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Teluk Kalong Beach

noreply@blogger.com (TTDI : TourismTerengganuDarulIman) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:59:00 -0700

Teluk Kalong Beach is one of the attractive beaches in the Kemaman district.

This beach is still quite popular among foreign tourists, maybe less of promotion for this beach as others.
Most of the visitors who comes here are among the locals that know about its beauty and uniqueness.

The beach is shaded with a small hill, causing it is suitable for picnicking on the golden sand as well as its sandy beach ideal for swimming with family members. The beach is very well-taken care of with facilities for Recreational activities for the families in the evenings and weekends.

Give your child a new experience to see the fishing boats moored in the coastal area after returning from fishing. That is part of the regular population of this place and one of their livelihoods.

Bukit Keluang Beach, Besut

noreply@blogger.com (TTDI : TourismTerengganuDarulIman) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:50:00 -0700

Fringed by the waters of the South China Sea, Bukit Keluang Beach offers a quiet holiday amidst a rustic atmosphere.

Here also, you can find the accommodation ranges from chalets to affordable beach resorts for your vacations.

Bukit Keluang Beach, located in district of Besut. Lying on the East Cost of peninsula Malaysia, it is easily accessible via road, driving about 2 hours from Kuala Terengganu and taking approximately 1 hour from Kota Bahru ( Kelantan ).

The special with Bukit Keluang Beach is the beach is just behind a wooden walkway built through a rocky cave extended to the sea.

Very nice shoot you can take here because the view is very impressive and fascinating.

Furthermore, beside the beach also offer a fascinated cave for you to explore. This cave easily reached by walkaways for help the visitors who admire to explore it.

Some of things that needed to go through it is, you must wearing a good shoes, and don't forget to bring along the flashlight because it's very useful to you.

The charming and secluded beach area of Bukit Keluang, make it become one of the beach park or ideal site for some activities, likes swimming, snorkeling and windsurfing.

Most of the time, especially on the weekend days, Bukit Keluang Beach become one of the favorite destination for local families, as well as outside visitors during holidays season for their vacations, picnicking and camping.

The Unique of Crystal Mosque

noreply@blogger.com (TTDI : TourismTerengganuDarulIman) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:40:00 -0700

The magnificent structure of Masjid Crystal which located in the Islamic Civilization Park is the newest attraction of the KualaTerengganu.

The unique structure that made from the combination of glass and steel, become one of the state's outstanding icon.

The mosque was constructed between 2006 and 2008 and it was officially opened on 8 February 2008 by 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu.

CEMERONG WATERFALL, HULU DUNGUN

noreply@blogger.com (TTDI : TourismTerengganuDarulIman) — Fri, 9 Jul 2010 21:56:00 -0700

About 32 km from the Bandar Al Muktafi Billah Shah in Dungun, you will find the highest waterfall in the country, known as Cemerong Waterfall.

Because of it's height, the waterfall is already visible even from far away.

Cemerong Waterfall is another places of interest in Hulu Dungun, also situated in the Cemerong Forest Reserve and with the multi-tiered, it is truly a spectacular sight.

Most of the visitors, choose to play water at the lower fall because it is more suitable for family especially who bring their childrens along. It is also possible to camp with family while enjoying a really impressive surroundings.

Your child will have fun enjoying the beautiful environment while playing a very clear water.

Cemerong Waterfall, nestled in a 130 million year old jungle, and just 15 km away from it has the 1,300-year-old Chengal Tree, which is the biggest tree in the world.

Therefore, for its valuable natural treasures here, so important to care and maintenance it as well as to attract visitors to visit this place

LA Hot Springs, Besut

noreply@blogger.com (TTDI : TourismTerengganuDarulIman) — Fri, 9 Jul 2010 21:38:00 -0700

LA Hot Springs is another interesting places in the Besut for the locals and outside visitors for picnic and camping spot.

On busy weekend, this hot spring also become most visited place because of its attraction, which is allow visitors to enjoy the healing properties of the natural sulphur here. Most of the visitors flock to this spring especially so, when afflicted with skin ailments.

Water temperature in a covered pool area is ranging from 45 - 49 degrees celcius and this conditions allows visitors to feel the natural therapeutic from its natural hot springs.

The LA Hot Springs is also the gateway to the Gunung Tebu Forest Reserve and the some popular activities here is likes caving, fishing, camping and jungle trekking.

Futhermore, most of the families comes here for their family weekend activities as well as to get some relaxing spa from the natural method.

Recreational Park and Mini Zoo

noreply@blogger.com (TTDI : TourismTerengganuDarulIman) — Fri, 9 Jul 2010 01:07:00 -0700

Recreational Park and Mini Zoo at Kemaman are launched and opened officially on 11 April 2009.

This new park developed by State Government's intention to their citizens especially, and as well as other tourist that come to Terengganu.

This place are located in Kampung Ibok or Bukit Takal (some spell it with Bukit Takar) and not far from Kemaman Town, just around 20 minutes to arrive there.

A lots of activities you can do when you arrive there, such as take up the review tower and as well as suspension bridge that really fairly high . You definitely excited when you on top because of the bridge, you can see Pak Belang within his special crate.

If you bring your child there, they certainly encouraged by the Water Theme Park with a very affordable price for visitors.

In addition, among the other attractions in the park is as Orchid Garden, Aquarium, Waterfall, Bird Cages, Orchard Fruits and Herb Garden. For all, do not miss the opportunity to visit this place.

Peladang Setiu Agro Resort

noreply@blogger.com (TTDI : TourismTerengganuDarulIman) — Thu, 8 Jul 2010 08:42:00 -0700

If you desire a peaceful and refreshing atmosphere, free from hustle and bustle of the city, "Peladang Setiu Agro Resort" is the right place.

Picture 1 : Entrance

Agro Resort, which is located 89km from Kuala Terengganu and 13 km from the Bandar Permaisuri, is one of the most sought passage for those who love nature because of their range of 280 hectares that situated next to Hutan Simpan Gunung Tebu.

Picture 2 : Location

As you enter there, you'll be greeted by lush tropical forest, shimmering lakes, rivers, waterfalls and mysterious caves.

Picture 3 : Floating Chalets

Feast your eyes upon their rustic scenery of floating chalets in the midst of oil palm plantation, cattle farm,orchards and their paradise forest reserve.

Agro Resort serve you an array of conveniences for their guest, with the charm of 58 exotic chalets of traditional Malay architectural design. Simply unwind in any 3 of modest dorminotories, The Dahlia as well as Cempaka convention halls and Mawar and Melur meeting room have various facilities and can accommodate 40-250 persons.

Picture 4 : Dahlia & Cempaka ( Deluxe VIP )

There is also a floating restaurant and a dining hall. Being thoughful, Agro Resort also have built a prayer hall for the convenience of Muslim guests.

Picture 5 : Floating restaurant

Among the most interesting elements of the agricultural sites to Agro Resort is like landscaping, fish pond, herb garden, oil palm plantations, fruit plantations, Agro Theme Park, Oyster Mushroom Project Goat Farm Project as a tourism product is a new tourist attraction in the state.

Picture 6 : Theme Park Banner

Idle away the hours at the Garden Centre and bring home gifts of young plants and fruits trees for your friends and loved one.

With that concept, those visiting the resort will be impressed with the beauty of the scenic views of the lake, including some fresh cold air is accompanied by a tropical rain forest.

Masjid Tengku Tengah Zaharah

noreply@blogger.com (TTDI : TourismTerengganuDarulIman) — Thu, 8 Jul 2010 07:00:00 -0700

Masjid Tengku Tengah Zaharah, also known as the Floating Mosque ( Masjid Terapung ) become one of Terengganu's beautiful mosques in this state.

In year 1994, the mosque was built by combining Moorish and modern architectural elements. This unique design coupled with its floating illusion attract local people as well as outside visitors.

Located nearby estuary of Sungai Ibai and its take approximately 5 minutes drive from Kuala Terengganu the capital city of Terengganu Darul Iman.

Terengganu State Museum Complex

noreply@blogger.com (TTDI : TourismTerengganuDarulIman) — Thu, 8 Jul 2010 01:40:00 -0700

About 3km south of Kuala Terengganu towards Losong, you will find the impressive Terengganu State Museum Complex.

It's become one of the largest museum complexes in Southest Asia, consist of a Main Museum, a Maritime Museum, a Fisheries Museum, 4 traditional houses and botanic and herbs gardens.

The Main Museum is built on 16 stilts, in accordance with the traditional architecture of Terengganu. Its 4 blocks are adjoined, to represent a big family.

It features unique historical artefacts pertaining to the state's culture, textiles, crafts, historical, royal, nature, art, petroleum, Islamic, new generation and contemporary arts displayed in over 10 galleries.

Set admist beautifully landscaped gardens, a small waterfall and ponds with koi fish, it is the become one of interest place to visit in Terengganu.

Additional information about Terengganu State Museum Complex :

Opening hours : 9.00am - 5.00pm daily
Closed from 12noon - 3pm on Friday
Admission fee :
Malaysian
RM2 Adult, RM1 Child
Tel : 09-622 1444
Website : museum.terengganu.gov.my

Lata Tembakah Waterfall

noreply@blogger.com (TTDI : TourismTerengganuDarulIman) — Sun, 4 Jul 2010 21:20:00 -0700

The Lata Tembakah is one of the recommended place to visit. Located in the district of Besut, and just about 30minutes away from Besut Town to reach this place.

Hidden in the thicky wooded tropical rainforest, the Lata Tembakah Waterfall is a refreshing getaway and really situatable place for nature lovers.

The cool air produced by the waterfall and the forest canopy also make it a pleasant relaxation spot for all visitors.

A visit to the waterfall needed the visitors take a two km trek that is rewarded with a stunning view of its cascades and the surrounding greenery.

The trek

There are have 7 levels of waterfalls here, which is every level have their own sign as guidance for all visitors.
Maybe some levels, is not suitable for the family who brings along them the childrens.

Signboard of 7 Levels of Waterfall

Most of the time, only level 1-2 are visited by the visitors because it is more sloping and ideal place for the childrens plays in the water.

Level 2

The highest

A lots of facilities prepared to the visitors, such as camsites, a suspension bridge, resting huts, changing rooms, children's playground and much more.

For all overnight visitors, other than stay in their own camp, there is also have a chalets that operated by the Forestry Department available for rent with lower price. This chalets are accomplish with aircond, kitchen, toilet, 3 double decker beds and also dinning table.

Beautiful nightlife at Kemaman

noreply@blogger.com (TTDI : TourismTerengganuDarulIman) — Sun, 4 Jul 2010 15:15:00 -0700

Nightlife at Kemaman Town is full of light and lots of the activities, not just for local residents but also visitors who comes to this town.

The city is full of light and the light of peace.

Upon arrival at this town, you will be welcomed by the glittering lights along the street in this city.

Among the replicas are very interesting and one of the landmarks in Kemaman is a beautiful ornate head (Tengkolok) near the main road into town.

Enjoy your nights at Kemaman Town because this beautiful place is just for beautiful people like you !. :)

Beautiful nightlife at Kemaman

Terengganu attractions destination

noreply@blogger.com (TTDI : TourismTerengganuDarulIman) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:58:00 -0700

Terengganu, which located on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia is a attractions destination for tourist steeped in culture and heritage.

Known for its endless stretches of cocunut-lined beaches and tranquil fishing villages, Terengganu is a classic representation of the typical laid-back atmosphere.

Terengganu also blessed with many scenes coastal places and graceful beautiful island. Furthermore, locals also always welcoming of tourists and there’s plenty of friendly hospitality to enjoy here.

Otherwise, Kuala Terengganu as the capital of Terengganu State is a clean bustling coastal town with numerous heritage sites for visitors to see.

Meanwhile, a large artificial lake, Lake Kenyir, which is a big attraction for day-trippers and those who enjoy nature holidays.

Gorgeous island also attract holidaymakers from all over the world including Pulau Redang, Pulau Lang Tengah, Pulau Kapas and Pulau Perhentian.
All have crystal waters, perfects beaches and incredible dive and snorkeling sites can attract beachgoers and snorkelers.

In the same time, many travelers find the relatively rural and tranquil atmosphere in the state conducive to a relaxing holiday.

Terengganu, which is having a majority of Malay Population, still strong with Malay culture and traditional pastime such as kite flying, top spinning and batik printing.

The tradional activity of the state is fishing and its people lead a moderate, peaceful lifestyle in charming coastal towns and rustic villagers.

Terengganu has a host of exciting events all year round. Recently been known internationally as the host of Monsoon Cup, which was first held in 2005 and then became an annual national sporting event.
The event brought millions of Ringgit Malaysia of investment into the state from the private sectors and Malaysian Government.

For this event, tourists flocked to Kuala Terengganu and Duyong, held during the monsoon season, which had previously been low season for tourism in Terengganu.

Other popular towns are Dungun, which is famous for its turtle hatcheries, Kemaman/Chukai in the south with its nice coastal villages and traditional food, and Kerteh with its huge petro-chemical complexes.

Come here and enjoy your experience at Terengganu because "Terengganu Welcomes The World".

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