Travel in Terengganu
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Terengganu (also Trengganu) is a state on the eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia in Malaysia. The primary attractions of the state are the beautiful tropical Perhentian and Redang Islands.
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Cities
- Kuala Terengganu, the capital of Terengganu
- Kuala_Besut, the main port for ferries to the Perhentian Islands
- Marang, the port for ferries to Kapas Island
- Merang, the port for ferries to Redang
- Seberang Takir, a small fishing village with cottage industry
Other destinations
- Kapas Island, a small island with few accommodations and nice snorkeling
- Lang_Tengah
- Perhentian Islands, unspoiled paradise with great diving
- Redang Island, a more expensive version of paradise with creature comforts and more great diving
- Rantau Abang, a sea turtle nesting place
- Tasik_Kenyir, a gorgeous artificial lake
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Most visitors to the Perhentians bypass the bulk of Terengganu and instead transit via Kota Bharu, in the neighboring state of Kelantan, which offers better connections by air and train and is only one hour away. However, Kuala Terengganu and other locations along the main north-south highway are accessible via long-distance bus from Kuala Lumpur and various other cities.
By plane
Kuala Terengganu's own Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) does field a number of flights daily from capital Kuala Lumpur. It's a two-hour drive from here to Kuala_Besut, the usual jumping-off point for the islands.
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Eat
Terengganu's most famous culinary product is the humble keropok lekor, which comes in two forms: one is a thin deep-fried cracker much like keropok anywhere else in Malaysia, and the other is a thick hot dog-like sausage entirely unlike it. Both are made from fish paste and sago palm flour and should always be accompanied by a reddish-brown dipping sauce of tamarind, chili, sugar and vinegar.