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Terengganu, which overlooks the South China Sea on the
east coast of Malaysia, is another charming holiday
destination. Its long coastline is endowed with truly
beautiful beaches of white sand washed by clear warm
waters.
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It is small wonder that this east coast paradise is
renown for activities such as beachcombing, sea
sports, fishing and boat making. Its numerous islands
offer ideal gateway spots for those seeking the
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Among the islands that are certain to captivate
visitors are the marine parks of Redang, Kapas,
Perhentian and Tenggol. Redang, in particular offers
excellent dive sites with superb settings of coral
reefs and an amazing diversity of marine life.
Between
May and September each year, at Rantau Abang, 60
kilometres south of Kuala Terengganu, visitors gather
to watch giant Leatherback turtles clamber ashore to
lay eggs. Some of the turtles weigh as much as 375
kilograms and measure as long as 2.5 metres. It is a
rare treat to take-in the sight of the creatures
laboriously digging holes in the
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to lay eggs, covering them again and heading back to
sea. Rantau Abang is acknowledged to be one of the six
in the world where this rare phenomenon unfolds. |
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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.
Kuala
Terengganu is the capital town and places of
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interest
include the State Museum, Central Market and Istana
Maziah. Six kilometres away from the town at
Chendering, is the Sutera Semai Centre, the country's
first silk weaving venture that offers interesting
insights into the whole process of silk weaving. It is
also the site of the Malaysian Handicraft Centre. |
Near the mouth of the Terengganu River at Pulau Duyong,
you can see skilful boat builders constructing
colourfully 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. |
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On the extreme west of the state, Tasik Kenyir,
Southeast Asia's second 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 seven-tier cascades making up the
Sekayu Waterfalls and its orchards.
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