Kuala Terengganu
Awi’s is what Terengganu once was: a gathering of rustic, wooden stilt-houses built over the tidal Sungai Terengganu. The smell of fish paste, salt and chilli, the sound of lapping waters, and nights that stick to you like a wet kiss; Awi's will immerse you in the old Terengganu kampung way of life.
Awi's attracts artists and travellers from all over. From the ferry dock or Pulau Duyung bus stop, it’s a short but circuitous walk to Awi’s; ask a local for directions.
Kompleks Muzium Negeri Terengganu
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Located around 6km west of the city centre, the traditional houses that front the museum's spacious grounds are worth the price of admission. Exhibits…
0.24 MILES
This is the largest island in the estuary. It is changing fast, with modern housing estates being built on reclaimed land, but there is still a sizeable…
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Touted as the world’s first ‘Islamic civilisation park’. Taman Tamadu Islam is divided into two zones. Zone A is free to the public and houses the Crystal…
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The most famous religious structure in the state is the Floating Mosque, located 4.5km southeast of Kuala Terengganu. It’s not really floating, just set…
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One of Chinatown's most attractive buildings, this compact and colourful riot of red and gold architecture and decor dates back to 1796. It was…
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On the eastern flank of the hill near the Central Market is the sultan’s palace. It’s built in colonial-era style, but renovations have given the…
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The Central Market is a lively place to sample tasty local snacks, sniff a durian and purchase other fresh fruit and fish. Browse a wide collection of…
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Domes and minarets made up of facets of bronze-tinted, smokey glass and reflecting each other provide for a striking riverside apparition. Built in 2006,…
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This is the largest island in the estuary. It is changing fast, with modern housing estates being built on reclaimed land, but there is still a sizeable…
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This landmark bridge was under construction at the time of research. It's due to be completed in 2019.
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This Chinatown alleyway is covered with attractive mosaics and metal plaques about Kuala Terengganu's endangered turtles.
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One of Chinatown's most attractive buildings, this compact and colourful riot of red and gold architecture and decor dates back to 1796. It was…
0.57 MILES
Domes and minarets made up of facets of bronze-tinted, smokey glass and reflecting each other provide for a striking riverside apparition. Built in 2006,…
0.58 MILES
A compact display of interesting B&W photos telling the story of Kuala Terengganu's Chinatown history.
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This handsomely painted Chinatown shophouse originally belonging to the Teck Soon trading company is now an interesting museum focusing on the history of…
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The public art on this Chinatown alley commemorates local Chinese community leaders and famous Malays.