Terengganu State Museum

What you see are pictures of the Terengganu State Museum.  

You may refer to: http://tourism.terengganu.gov.my/heritage/state_museum.htm

Acclaimed as the largest museum in South East Asia, the Terengganu State Museum Complex houses century old artefacts and artworks of rich and colourful heritage. Located on 27 hectares of land in Bukit Losong, Kuala Terengganu, the complexes itself are an impressive architectural feat, based on the designs of Terengganu’s old palace.  It comprises a Main Museum, a Maritime Museum, a Fisheries Museum, 4 traditional houses and botanic and herb gardens. The Main Museum is built on 16 concrete stilts with galleries showcasing textiles and weaving techniques, traditional weapons, crafts, historical, royal regalia’s, nature, petroleum development, Islamic arts, new generation and contemporary arts. The other 4 blocks are adjoined, to represent a large family. At the main entrance of the main complex, lays the famous original Batu Bersurat of Terengganu.  Visitors from hotels could contact any of the local travel agencies to arrange for a fun Kuala Terengganu Town Tour which includes visit to the State Museum. Or fancy the traditional boat cruise along the Terengganu River that also stops at the State Museum.  Ticket fee: Ticket counter is available at the Shahbandar Jetty opposite the General Post Office. Ticket priced at RM5.00 per person. For those wishing to drive themselves to the Museum, they have to take the route to Kampung Losong which is famous for its keropok lekor, a famous local delicacy. From there the majestic looking museum stood on top of the Bukit Losong.

By Bus Its only a 15 minutes journey from the Bus Museum or Losong to MPKT Bus Station. By taxi From Kuala Terengganu Taxi Station it merely takes 10 minutes to get there.

1. Pok Tiong's Heritage House   2. Mozana Beach Chalet   3 Ayu Mayang Resort Sdn. Bhd   4. Permai Inn Kuala Terengganu   5. Hotel Grand Continental

1. Keropok Lekor Stall Losong   2. Cabang Tiga Weekend Market (Saturday)   3 Selera Timur 2 4. Mardi Mohamad Restaurant

http://tourism.terengganu.gov.my/heritage/state_museum.htm

Transportation

There are a few ways to get to Kuala Terengganu. You can take a leisurely drive from all major towns in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Alternatively express buses and taxis head to Kuala Terengganu from different major towns like Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang, Kota Bahru and Johor Bahru. Malaysia Airlines and domestic budget airline Air Asia offers 4-6 regular flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu. Fireflyz Air operates on Fokker F50 regular flights from Penang International Airport while Berjaya Air operates daily. Plus there are ample taxis, town and district bus services. Although taxis are not often looking for passengers, hotel reception provides taxis on call. Even car rental offers reasonable rates for those wishing to explore at their own pace. Maybe you’ll be lucky enough to catch a ride in a beautifully preserved Mercedes taxi from the 70s. Trishaws are also available and offer fun rides.












Bus
First time in Terengganu, buses featuring the identity of Terengganu’s culture was introduced to the public. This will become a brand new attraction for Terengganu and visitors can have a chance to be in it while visiting around Kuala Terengganu for free. These town buses have started running their engine on August 28 and they run from 6 a.m till 10 p.m everyday. They will bring visitors to the tourism destinations such as Floating Mosque at Kuala Ibai, Handicraft Centre at Chendering, Pasar Payang, Bukit Puteri, Istana Maziah, State Museum and other attractive places around Kuala Terengganu.

Trishaw
Trishaw, also known as tricycle rickshaw or pedicab, is undeniably one of the unique attractions in Terengganu. Most of the tourists will be amazed on the efforts of decoration put on the trishaws. Most if not all, of the trishaws in Terengganu are mounted with the seat cabin side-by-side. Examples of place where you can easily find trishaw services available for hiring are Taman Syahbandar and Tanjung

Taxi
The spot for taxi is just opposite the Kuala Terengganu Bus Station. As the matter of fact, the taxi and the bus is quite bond together. To make it simple, there is always taxi spot when there is bus station around. They all work together in bringing visitors who want to explore the beauty and attractive places in Terengganu. For those who want to visit a lot of places, taxi is a good choice.

Boat
These are known locally as bot penambang or water taxi. Its jetty is near the main market or Pasar Payang. Passengers use them to cross the Terengganu estuary for their daily activities. They chug along slowly, riding the waves, as they have always been for centuries

http://www.tourism.terengganu.gov.my/index_transportation.htm

Turtle Stone

Local villagers believed that the giant leatherback turtles are attracted to Rantau Abang every year because of the presence of a large black stone resembling a turtle in the river.

Nobody knows the reason why do these creatures choose to come back every year. However, the local believe that the turtles are attracted by two giant turtle stones (Batu Penyu) one lies between the bushes on a little hill in the village off the coast and another soaking in seawater. The mysterious stone on the hill is accessible in a 30 minutes short walk passing through the village. There is sign board along the way or you may get a villager to bring you there. Whereas the other one is covered by sand and water and is not visible any more.

http://www.tourism.terengganu.gov.my/historical/dungun/batupenyu.htm

Cristal Mosque

MASJID KRISTAL ,TAMAN TAMADUN ISLAM,PULAU WAN MAN,KUALA TERENGGANU,MALAYSIA

( THE CRYSTAL MOSQUE ) THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF KUALA TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA COMBINES PERFECTLY WITH THE THEMED LANDSCAPED GARDENS THAT LINK ONE THEME ENVIROMENT TO THE CITY. STAY FOR A DAY OR FOR A WHILE, VISIT ONE ATTRACTION OR MANY, AND CELEBRATE IN STYLE AT THE WEDDING CENTRE. VISIT THE UNIQUE CRYSTAL MOSQUE, OR TAKE TIME TO JOURNEY THROUGH THE EXQUISITE MINIATURE MONUMENTS OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD, WINDOWS ON ISLAM.

http://www.masjidkristal.blogspot.com/

Bukit Puteri

Build in 1830 as a fortrees, this hill offers a paranomic view of the state capital. The historical monuments and artefacts found here include the Genta (a large bell), Meriam Beranak (a family of cannons), an old lighthouse, and an ancient cemetery. The fortrees, overlooking the mouth of Terengganu River, was once used in the defence of Kuala Terenganu.

Bukit Puteri is situated at the mouth of Terengganu River. It covers an area of about 658 hectares and the height is about 200 meters from the sea level. Bukit Puteri was built to defend the Rulers of Terengganu from attacks by the enemies. Bukit Puteri is easily accessible as there are steps leading to the top. Bukit Puteri was said to have originated as a place of residence for Puteri Bunian. However, the princess left Bukit Puteri when the local residents borrowed her cutlery and did not return them to her. According to legend, this hill was opened by a chieftain from Johor named Tuk Raja Menteri who came to Terengganu to install Sultan Zainal Abidin I as the first Sultan of Terengganu.

During the year 1830, there was a struggle for power among the two royalty of Terengganu that is, Tengku Mansur, the Sultan of Terengganu who was conferred the title of Sultan Mansur Shah II and Tengku Umar, the Yang Di pertuan Besar. Tengku Umar had built a fort at the top of Bukit Puteri for defence. This fort was built of bricks and cemented with honey, lime and egg white. However Bukit Puteri was captured by Sultan Mansur Shah II and Tengku Umar was forced to flee to Besut. Bukit Puteri then came under the control of Sultan Muhammad I who ascended to the throne when Sultan Mansur Shah II passed away. However, Sultan Mahmmud was not able to defend Bukit Puteri when it was attacked by Tengku Umar army. Finally, Tengku Umar recaptured Bukit Puteri again.

A few historical artifacts still exists on Bukit Puteri till this present day. Among them are a big bell, cannon, a flag pole, light house, graves and a defence wall. However, long time ago there were many cannons at Bukit Puteri. The cannons were believed to have originated from Spain, Portugal and the Malay States and were given names such as Seri Jamlor, Seri Buih, Seri Johor and Laila Majnun. The bell that still exists today was built during the reign of Sultan Zainal Abidin III in the year 1908. The bell was made from yellow copper, the circumference and height of the bell were 228 centimeters and the weight was 175 kilograms. The bell was sounded when there were rampage, fire or enemies attacking the state. It was believed that the bell was guarded by a boy from the royal family. The boy job was to sound the bell if any emergency or natural disasters occurred.

A cave known as Gua Puteri can also be found here. It was used as a place to keep the gun powder, stone and iron bullets. The flag pole that is on top of Bukit Puteri was used to raise the royal flag when there were any royal ceremonies held. The weight of the flag pole was around 18 meters high. The lighthouse on the peak of Bukit Puteri functioned as a guide for fishermen and sailors that siles into Kuala Sungai Terengganu. During the reign of Tengku Umar, he built a palace called the Green Palace at the foot of Bukit Puteri but was burned down in 1882. He built a new palace near the site of the Green Palace and was named Istana Maziah which still exit until today

http://www.tourism.terengganu.gov.my/historical/KT/bukit_puteri.htm#
http://www.virtualmalaysia.com/destination/bukit%20puteri.html

China Town

"China Town is actually a row of prewar old building at Jalan Kg Cina. These buildings are believed to be the residence for the Chinese from China mainland who arrived in Peninsular Malaysia in the 19^th century. Most of the houses are 2 stories, with brick or concrete structure and wooden flooring in the second storey. Some still keep its wood carving on the windows and huge heavy wooden front door whereas some were turned into the renewed modern concrete building.

The colourful long roof has created a unique and beautiful photographing spot for photo taking especially in evening before the sun disappears from the sky.

These century old building are now sundry shops, local coffee shops, offices for several tour operators, batik and souvenir shops, restaurants etc. Recently there are people who buy over the house from the original owners and turn it a ‘swiftlet house’ for their bird nest business.

There is also a Chinese Temple painted in red colour standing at the corner. The local believe that ‘Goddess’ of the temple has given them very accurate guidance and ‘protection’ during the hard time, therefore there is always worshipers redeem their vow to the God."

http://www.terengganutourism.com/city_town_kuala_terengganu.htm
http://www.pbase.com/kenkeoh/kuala_terengganu_china_town
http://interesting-place-in-terengganu.blogspot.com/2006/04/kampung-cina_18.html

Marang

"Marang is 20 km from Kuala Terengganu. It is a gateway to the famous Kapas Island and Gemial Island.

It was once a tiny fishing village with only two rows of wooden houses in the town center, and other old wooden Malay houses with zinc roof spreading in the village which is separated from the town centre by a shallow river. This little town was called the ‘cowboy town’ in those days. Several groceries shops and guesthouses lining on the street, joining with old residential houses, making Marang a favourite stopover for tourists especially free-independence-travelers or backpackers before they jump onto a boat and head to the island.

However, the rapid development in the state especially the tourism industry in mid 90s, these old houses were demolished and replaced by modern concrete shop lots, leaving only the fishing village.

Even so, Marang today remains greenly with lush vegetation and old Malay village houses. The villagers are still maintaining their simple traditional life style and belief while the remaining little old fishing village is still standing among the coconut trees. If you are keen for photography, the fishing village can let you snap at any time, in any topic, till you are satisfied.

Marang river safari is another good attraction, you can book the trip with the tour operator, the boat will take you cruise along Marang river where you can enjoy a picturesque view of mangrove forest. You also can see animals that live along the river such birds, monitor lizards, monkeys, crabs etc. The boat trip stop at Jenang traditional village, where you can witness the villagers making coconuts sugar, weaving for attap roof and monkey plucking coconuts.

April to June is time for fisherman in Marang to go for squid jigging (Candat Sotong ). If you do not have seasickness problem, try candat sotong, boat departs around 7.00pm and reach the jingging point near Kapas Island in 45-60 minutes. Then you may try your luck. The squid are attracted to the light and tent to cluster around boats where fluorescent lamps are lit. A jig is a weighted lure with nine hooks arranged in a circular pattern at one end. The other end is secured to a fishing line. Normally the fisherman can land 30kg to 40kg squid a night, if the boat anchored at the right squid shelter or lubuk, its can easily land up to 100kg during a night of jigging.

During fruit season, market in the town center is a good place to get all kind of local fruit for the season. Villagers from inner Marang area will bring their harvest to sell their products in the market every Wednesday and Saturday, the market also know as pasar minggu (weekly market). If you happen to be in Marang on Sunday (Marang market) or Friday (Kg Sungai Kerak), visit the night market that start around 4.00pm end 8.00pm.

You can visit this fishing village by taking a bus from Kuala Terengganu to Marang or Rantau Abang."

http://www.terengganutourism.com/city_town_marang.htm
http://shw.fotopages.com/11598007/pemandanagn-dekat-jeti-marang.html
http://www.cuti.com.my/Sub/Terengganu/guide_marang.htm