PULAU DUYUNG - TERENGGANU

 

 

PULAU DUYUNG

EAST COAST OF MALAYSIA

 

 

 

Pulau Duyung is a famous island in Terengganu known for its traditional boat making techniques. Tourists will definitely be amazed by the skills of the local craftsmen who are able to make trawlers using the traditional methods by working from memory and without using any blueprint. This type of skills are becoming rare now since the younger generation prefer to work in the city. This island is also known for its dried and salted fish and crackers industry which contribute a large portion of the income of the local residents here. This famous tourist attraction is one of the top islands in Terengganu.

 

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