Kuala Terengganu one day trip

I went to Kuala Terengganu on last Wednesday to pick up Adam Harith. Suddenly he made a phone call saying that he missed me. With no second thought, I rushed there after finished pasar malam. Left Muar about 11.30pm and reach Kuala Terengganu by 5.00am.

I stopped at Sultanah Hajah Zanariah Mosque, Kuala Ibai, famously known as masjid terapung (the floating mosque). The mosque was design by Malaysian architect ; Raja Bahrin. I snapped some photo using my camera phone. After breakfast. we left Kuala Terengganu by 8.30 am.

The mosque sits on beautiful lagoon, make it looks floating when it high tide. Next to the lagoon is the beach facing South China Sea. This place is perfect for relaxing but not suitable for swimming. If you want to swim, you have to go on the other side, across the lagoon.


How to get to the other side?
Get on the main road, heading to Kuantan, untill you reach the traffic light junction at Chendering). Turn left, about 100 metres, you'll see a signboard heading to Navy Base. Follow the alley and you'll find the beach.

If you are coming to Kuala Terengganu, there are some places that you must visit. Among them are :

1. Masjid Kristal (Crystal Mosque).
2. Pulau Duyong : the venue for Monsoon Cup in December.
3. Pasar Payang (Payang Market) : famously known for their batik clothing, and fish crakers (keropok ikan).
4. Masjid terapung (floating mosque).
5. Pantai Batu Burok (well known for the nice view beach and foods)
6. State Muzium at Cabang Tiga, Losong.
7. Fish Crackers sellers at Losong.

here is the map of Kuala Trengganu.

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Where to stay in Kuala terengganu?

There are several options of from 5 star hotel, to budget hotel. While resort and chalet can be easily found. But be aware that most of the hotels, chalet and resort are fully booked on weekend, especially school holidays. This is because of large number of local and international tourist coming to Terengganu all the time.

Among nice hotels in Kuala Terengganu town such as Primula Beach Resort, Hotel Seri Malaysia, Hotel Grand Continental, Permai Inn Kuala Terengganu (there got more hotels check here) while Batu Buruk Chalet can be considered if you are planning for chalet on the beach (check more chalet).

Night view at Kemaman Town on the way back to Muar, Johor

I will put more review in future.