Kuala Terengganu River

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh33FW2GFfqrQyV3-JT-2IHnfQu8z4aqaj0TqZ3slb64OTiTBWltAJcxdTBpLvy3wTdgEwAWPlDTyiV2UG5MZefJZNaW8aNa_3OI9L5bFdvLqotuyiMJE6oLj5xxBI-oGOXcTyzySksQHk/s1600/mly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh33FW2GFfqrQyV3-JT-2IHnfQu8z4aqaj0TqZ3slb64OTiTBWltAJcxdTBpLvy3wTdgEwAWPlDTyiV2UG5MZefJZNaW8aNa_3OI9L5bFdvLqotuyiMJE6oLj5xxBI-oGOXcTyzySksQHk/s200/mly.jpg" width="200" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Terengganu, on Malaysia's east coast, is a constitutive state and a Sultanate of Federal Malaysia. The state is amongst the most distinctive in the nation for its intrinsic mix of culture and tradition with a dash of modernism. Regardless of the many developments that the state has undergone, it maintains its rustic charm making it an idyllic getaway for holidaymakers the world over. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Kuala Terengganu, at the mouth of the Terangganu River, is the state and royal capital and also the largest city in Terengganu. The hallmark of this friendly, charming settlement is the Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque also known as 'Floating Mosque'. The beautiful and modern mosque is built on stilts within an artificial lake on the banks of Ibai River. The mosque was the brainchild of the late Sultan as a gift for his mother, and was completed in 1964. The waters of the river rise in the high tide masking the building's foundations thus bringing about the remarkable illusion of the 'floating mosque'. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The wider Terengganu is a state abound in rich history with many stories to tell. Many theories surround the origin of its name. Tereng ganu, which translates into “Bright rainbow” in Malay, is one. Its Arabic honorific is Darul Iman meaning "Abode of Faith".</span></div> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The east coast of Malaysia has always been popular for its beaches and in that sense Terengganu is truly a tropical getaway. It has the longest coastline of any state in the nation, standing at 244kms with huge stretches of smooth golden sandy beach and stunning islands surrounded by glistening emerald waters, lapped by the South China Sea.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Things to see & do: Redang Island</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Among its many islands, Redang, located a little over 30 miles off the coastline, is highly popular. Berjaya Air operates daily flights to the island from the nations capital, KL, and Singapore. The island is a 45 minute speedboat ride from the coast. Redang has magnificent wide beaches with beautiful soft white to golden sands. The surrounding crisp waters house a very vibrant and colourful marine life and there are several shipwrecks making it a preferred diving spot.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Diving Adventures</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Pulau Perhentian, also on the South China Sea is another haven for both lovers of nature and all who wish to take part in diving, sailing, fishing and boating, amongst other watersport activities. The island is accessible by boat from Kuala Besut, a small charming fishing village on the coast. Perhentian is notably one of the most beautiful islands in the world, with many awards to its name in the Travel & Tourism industry. Surrounded by the calm and serenity of perfect beach and sunkissed blue waters washed by the South China Sea you will find nothing but relaxation! Under water you'll have your breath taken by colourful coral gardens in a marine paradise - an area of Malaysia's National Marine Park. The Perhentian Islands are also home to some of Malaysia's most acclaimed resorts and hotels, the perfect way to round-off a holiday destination.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Amongst the Terengganu islands, Palau Tango is the furthest away from the coastline, which lies off Dungun on the mainland. The island is a 1-hour boat trip from the jetty at Kuala Dungun. The island’s shielded bay is home to unhindered and beautifully developed coral gardens. It is a favourite amongst experienced divers as the water has some challenging sudden descents to almost 20 meters in places. Apart from these, the coast is also surrounded by many smaller islands with equally dazzling marine life and superb coral formations and a myriad of activities like rock-climbing and bird watching.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Landscape, Nature & Trekking</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Dungun is also home to Malaysia’s highest Waterfall, Cemerong with a 305 metre drop. Jungle trekking along this 305-metre rock face is arduous but the cool water spray thundering downwards is soothing to even the weariest travellers. Terengganu is a state of many superlatives. It is home to Malaysia’s largest museum, the world’s oldest tropical rain forest, biggest heritage sites and the list goes on.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Notable amongst those is the Cengal tree in the Pasir Raja forest reserves of Terengganu. It is the world's largest and oldest. The tree is verified to be around 1300 years old, towering 65 metres high and with a diameter of 16.75 meters at its base. Cengal trees are mainly used for building houses, bridges, offshore fishing boats and ocean going trawlers due to its quality and durability. Boat construction in Pulau Duyung is one of the biggest industries in Terengganu and serves locals and foreigners alike. Terengganu's boat makers are famed for making traditional, authentic boats with unrivalled durability using skills acquired and passed down by ancestor after ancestor of skilled builders.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Kenyir Lake</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Tasik Kenyir or Kenyir Lake, with over 300 islands and 14 individual waterfalls respectively, is the largest of its kind anywhere in Southeast Asia. The lake is situated in Terengganu's interior and spans over 200,000 hectares with Kelantan and Pahang on its western and southern borders respectively. What was once a scatter of streams, hilltops and highlands has transformed into hundreds of beautiful islands, over a dozen waterfalls and numerous rapids. The lake houses numerous kinds of freshwater fish and its lush untouched tropical rainforest houses an exotic wildlife and is an ideal spot for jungle treks, exploration courses, wildlife observation, fishing and of course, kayaking !</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Terengganu is truly a blessed state with abundant nature, beautiful lush rainforests, lush virgin tropical jungle, quaint fishing villages, dazzling waterfalls and much more making it a place worth visiting. the next <a href="http://nazaraculture.blogspot.com/2016/02/langkawi-malaysia-tourism.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Batu Ferringhi</span></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </span>

Kuala Terengganu River

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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://nazaraculture.blogspot.com/2016/01/this-half-day-batu-caves-tour-takes-you.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit0X-NYLKOlZg3ppMvn2r6T1slbirwKD0MUW5Aht5V6OLjsayx6Cmda6FWMCEr9m4TCMRHuugDnnmsI24sMAiWy0f73G_Z64UrUxAhaFT_EXB3unp8vBrrFcfak7GJBdBwBvE9IKm3b48/s200/malaysia-995794_640.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://nazaraculture.blogspot.com/2016/01/this-half-day-batu-caves-tour-takes-you.html" target="_blank"><br /></a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The beaches of Malaysia vary significantly from place to place. There are stretches of powdery sandy beach on the eastern coast as well as the black sandy beaches of Pantai Pasir Hitam. Then there is the contrasting beach of Pantai Batu Kerikil known for its smooth pebbles.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Paradise Islands</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To add to these, there are hundreds of tropical islands. Some are legendary, such as the beautiful islands of Langkawi and Pulau Tioman. Other exotic locales are the Terengganu Islands and Beaches of Sabah. Beaches in Malaysia are abundant and varied. The spectrum of colors presented on shore is also different. It has rich golden sands and bright green clear waters. This results in beaches that reveal a sense of calm and peace on a tourist’s heart! There are traditional villages and Kelongs all along the Malaysian coast (Kelongs are offshore wooden houses built over the water on stilts, giving a different meaning to the words “beach view”!). There are facilities for snorkeling and scuba diving at these places as well.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">West Coast Gems</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Among the West Coast Malaysian Islands, the best and most wonderful are Pangkor, Langkawi and Penang. The islands are suitable to visit all year round (with the exception of the wet season that lasts from November to February). Visiting Pangkor Island, however, is possible all year round. While visiting Pangkor, you may still encounter showers at some times of the day.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pulau Penang is among the most visited islands in Malaysia for its serene beauty and the fact that it is now a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Program. Its size is moderate; it is neither too big nor too small. Tourists may visit the island via road using the Penang Bridge or by ferry ride taken to Penang from Butterworth. The island is also connected from Butterworth through railways.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Langkawi Islands are located towards the North of Penang and tourists may take a boat ride to the most popular of them. The beaches at Langkawi are beautiful with their crystal blue water and there is no better place to be than this in Malaysia. The island is also the site for the most spectacular diving spot called Pulau Payar. This marine park is worth a visit for every tourist. Langkawi Island has its own international airport serving regular flights, and also has modern ferry connections. It is connected to Thailand, Penang and places in Perlis and Kedah. There are also many other beautiful beaches in West Malaysia namely Pantai Kok and Pantai Cenang, Penang beach, Port Dickson, Pangkor Island, Desaru and Cherating. <a href="http://nazaraculture.blogspot.com/2016/01/this-half-day-batu-caves-tour-takes-you.html" target="_blank">Batu Ferringhi</a></span></div>

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKdJPOYde_gS5OjVJeK-M6jvD-k7sfl4gFh41df7TDULAj44-5m40vPasCfvILLFnk4UKicWNUdE2eEgAHs73W4AD9wgQ6bz9JGKu5-hZAjomnNVSBjHyWCWTOGucPJs8HnWYlKrplYvo/s1600/batu-caves01.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKdJPOYde_gS5OjVJeK-M6jvD-k7sfl4gFh41df7TDULAj44-5m40vPasCfvILLFnk4UKicWNUdE2eEgAHs73W4AD9wgQ6bz9JGKu5-hZAjomnNVSBjHyWCWTOGucPJs8HnWYlKrplYvo/s200/batu-caves01.jpg" /></a><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Batu Ferringhi is a popular beachfront and one of the <a href="http://penangtraveltips.com/best-10-places-to-visit-in-penang-island/">most visited places in Penang</a>. From exciting wet water sports to letting you submerge in the native culture, from shopping to five star accommodation, Batu Ferringhi has all sorts of must visit tourist spots.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Things to do in Batu Ferringhi</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Printing Batik, strolling through a beautiful butterfly farm, visiting the one of its kind Spice Garden and indulging yourself into rides and water spills on the amusement parks are some of the most popular things to do in Batu Ferringhi.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> While you are on your exciting trip on this beach, you may want to consider visiting the following places:</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Batu Ferringhi Night Market</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Stretching all the way from Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa to Hard Rock Hotel, Batu Ferringhi Night Market can be seen spread over a huge area. When the evening falls, the shopkeepers and vendors start setting up their stalls and once all have settled, you will see how Batu Ferringhi becomes very much alive.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This night market has a wide range of goods to offer, from fake designer bags and pirated DVDs to handmade local jewelry and crafts to souvenirs and cultural artwork. It’s not just the extensive size of the market, but the lightened and exhilarating atmosphere around here that attracts hordes of visitors, tourists and locals.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> However, the best part of this night market is its flexibility over the bargain. The best way to bargain in an effective way is to walk around the entire market and see if the product you liked in the first stall in present elsewhere and at a cheaper price, if not then go back to the same stall and bargain for the best possible rate. Usually the shopkeepers come down to half the price of what they originally quote.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Batu Ferringhi night market opens at 19:00 till until the wee hours. A visit to the market should be on your list of things to do in Batu Ferringhi.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://penangtraveltips.com/batu-ferringhi-night-market-shop-dine-night/">Read more about Batu Ferringhi Night Market</a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Batu Ferringhi Beach</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> One of the most mesmerizing waters of the Penang Island, Batu Ferringhi beach can be reached by a fifteen minutes’ drive from Georgetown. This beach is most popular among the tourists for its sandy white beaches, deep blue sea and beautiful swaying palm trees. Tourists usually come here for relaxation by lying on the beach under the sun and enjoying the peaceful state of body and mind in a soothing atmosphere. Then there are those tourists who have no preferred sunbath and rather indulge in exciting wet and wild water sport which mainly includes a banana boat or Jet Ski.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Penang Butterfly Farm</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Penang Butterfly Farm is situated in Teluk Bahang, is one of Penang’s most visited tourist spots. Based on a total area of 8 hectares, this butterfly house is a home to an unbelievable variety of various species of butterflies along with a hodgepodge of other insects. The butterfly farm, that opened 1986, has more than four thousand butterflies belonging to more than 120 species along with other reptiles and insects.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This isn’t the only <a href="http://penangtraveltips.com/10-penang-attractions-attract-tourists-round-year/">popular tourist attractions in Penang</a> among the visitors of Batu Ferringhi but has also gained international attention and reputation as the butterfly safe-haven. This is often considered as the “living-museum”. Yellow wing butterfly and Rajah Brooke are among the many species of butterflies. Open or tourists as well as locals all around the week.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Penang Butterfly Farm is open from 09:00 to 17:30 on Mondays to Fridays and 09:00 to 18:00 on Saturdays & Sundays.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Address: 830, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Batu Ferringhi.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Telephone: +604 885 1253</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Yohang Art Gallery</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Comprising the valuable collection of Chuah Thean Teng’s artwork was known as the father of Batik Printing. The Yohang Art Gallery is known as the largest crafts and art center in Penang. This art Gallery displays a vast collection of various articles. From antique jewelry to handicrafts and Batik is a very popular tourist spot in Batu Ferringhi.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In addition to the artworks of various other renowned artists, Yohang Art gallery also exhibits other noteworthy articles which include old Chinese pictures, Cloisonné, the medicine horn of Malaysia and a Sarawak. While on your tour to this worth visit tourist spot, do not forget to have a look at the Batik Printing, and you may also pick from a variety of souvenirs in the gallery.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Address: 58-D, Batu Ferringhi, 11100 Penang</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Telephone: +604 881 1251</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Wet World Wild Batu Ferringhi</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> If you are looking for a splashing water fun, then the Wet World Wild in the moonlight bay is the perfect tourist spot to be in. From water tunnels to water slides and Flumes- this water theme park is all you want to satiate your excitement for indulging into some water fun activity. This water park is no ordinary park. The bright two toned rafts and other rides are designed so as to ensure adults as well as the children’s safety.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This is an epic park to spend your day at especially when you have kids. You can get on a thrill ride of your choice while your kids can go on to theirs. The ticket for spending two hours at the park would cost you RM40 for adults and RM30 per child. A little pricey but is totally worth all the fun in water rides under the sun.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Timings: 09:00 – 19:00</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Address: Moonlight Bay, Jalan Batu Ferringhi, Batu Ferringhi, Penang.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Telephone: +6019 317 1919</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> These are the best things to do in Batu Ferringhi, Penang. If you would like to recommend an activity or share your experience, please do so by adding comments below. You can also checkout <a href="http://penangtraveltips.com/10-best-things-to-do-in-penang/">things to do in Penang</a> article for the best activities in Penang Island.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span>

Batu Ferringhi Penang

Batu Ferringhi is a popular beachfront and one of the most visited places in Penang . From exciting wet water sports to letting you submer...

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