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 Terengganu Darul Iman which overlooks
the South China Sea on the east coast of Malaysia is
another charming holiday destination whereby this state
is a famous tourist attraction with many
incredible beaches. Known as the land
of long sandy beaches, its long coastline
is endowed with truly magical beaches of white sand and
washed by clear, warm waters. Covering an area about
12,900 sq km, it is small wonder that
this east coast paradise is renowned for activities such
as beach-combing, sea sports, fishing and boat-making
Photo: Pulau Perhentian in Terengganu and this place is a prefect for an ideal vacation.
 Its numerous islands offer ideal gateway spots for
sun-worshippers and diving enthusiasts or simply for
pure relaxation. Among the beautiful islands that are certain to
enrapture its visitors are the marine parks of Redang,
Kapas, Perhentian and Tenggol. Redang in particular
offers excellent dive sites and its superb coral reefs
abound with an amazing diversity of marine life and
opportunities for water sports are aplenty.
Between May and September
each year, at Rantau Abang, 60 km south of Kuala
Terengganu, the state's capital city, visitors gather to watch giant Leatherback
turtles clamber ashore to lay eggs. Some of the turtles
weigh as much as 375 kg and measure 2.5 m in length. It
is a rare to take in the sight of the creatures
laboriously digging holes in the sand to lay eggs,
covering them again and heading back into the sea. This
spot is acknowledged to Trengganu State Museum
be one of the six in the world
where this rare phenomenon unfolds and tourists will
have the once in a lifetime chance to take photographs
with these unique creatures. Use this travel guide to
admire all the attractions seen here in this spectacular
east coast state in Malaysia.
 Despite the offshore oil and
gas activities, life in Terengganu is still less
hurried compared to some other Malaysian states. This is
apparent in the quaint villages as well as the towns.
In Kuala Terengganu, places of
cultural interest include the State Museum, Central Market
(Pasar Payang), Istana Maziah and 6 km away from the town at Chendering
lies the Sutera Semai Centre, the country's first silk
weaving venture which offers Tengku Tengah Zahara Mosque interesting insights into
the whole process of silk-weaving. It is also the site
of the Malaysian Handicraft Centre whereby souvenirs
such as batik, songket, wau (giant kites) are being sold
here. Near the mouth of
the Terengganu River at Pulau Duyong, you can see
skilful boat builders constructing colorfully decorated
vessels purely from memory. At Rusila, just outside
Kuala Terengganu, visitors can watch local artisans
weaving exquisite handicrafts such as baskets and mats
as well as beach and fishing activities while an
excellent view of the whole town can be seen from Bukit
Puteri at Jalan Kota.
On the extreme west of the
state, Tasik Kenyir, Southeast Asia's largest
man-made lake is a major tourist attraction. The huge
lake with its hundreds of islands, numerous caves,
waterfalls and luxuriant tropical jungle is a paradise
for a wide range of outdoor activities like fishing,
swimming, canoeing, trekking, cave exploration and
camping. For golfing buffs, there is a fabulous golf
resort with a panoramic sweep of the lake. The Sekayu
Recreational Park, west of Kuala Terengganu, is a
popular picnic spot famous for its series of seven
cascades making up the Sekayu waterfalls and its
orchards and it is a popular spot for family gathering
during the weekends. The best time to visit Terengganu
is between February to October since these months are
outside the monsoon season and the beaches, leatherback
turtles and exotic islands are the things that make
Terengganu unique together with the local delicacy which
is made from fish and sago called the keropok lekor.
Terengganu has now become a top travel destination in
Malaysia due to its incredible tourists attractions and
famous places of interest whereby travelers are
guaranteed of a great vacation here in Terengganu.
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