MUST VISITED PLACES - Part 1

One thing you should know about Terengganu is that whatever you do in your travels such as cycling, scuba diving or etc, you have countless high-quality options here. Another thing you should know is that whenever you are here, you will be served with great and beautiful experiences. So we will welcome you to this state that is Truly Asia !

Let's move on to the most visited places in Terengganu that will bring you to the great experiences:

• ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION PARK, PULAU WAN WAN  

The Islamic Civilisation Park is one of the state's most distinguished attractions. The featuring impressive edifices and intricate craftsmanship, the park takes visitors on a spellbinding tour of the finest in Islamic architecture. The park's icon is the glittering Crystal Mosque, a grand structure made of steel and glass. Take a stroll around the Monument Park, where visitors can view the replicas of 22 historical Islamic monuments that found in the world. Among them are the Al-Hambra Citadel in Spain, Masjidil Haram in Saudi Arabia and etc.

• TERENGGANU STATE MUSEUM COMPLEX

It has beautifully landscaped gardens and the museum offers a glimpse into the rich history of the state. It is also known as the largest museum complex in Southeast Asia that housing four main blocks, an adjacent Maritime Museum and five traditional houses in Terengganu. You must visit this museum to get to know further about history of Terengganu from the earlier stage.

• PULAU DUYONG 

This is not as the existing island that we heard before. This name as Pulau Duyong because it shows the way of Terengganu's local people made a boat by themselves. Traditional boat building activities are the main draw of this island. Fine, seaworthy vessels are created by local craftsmen using traditional boat-making methods. The vessels are sold both locally and internationally. Pulau Dayong is also the venue of the Monsoon Cup Terengganu, a prestigious international sailing event. If you came in here, you can watch how the skilled craftsmen build these boat entirely from their memory without using blueprint.

• TENGKU TENGAH ZAHARAH MOSQUE

This mosque representing a combination of Moorish and modern architectural elements. This unique and special mosque situated at the estuary of Sungai Ibai, 5km from Kuala Terengganu. It is well-known as the 'Floating Mosque' for its unique design. This mosque is built on a submerged platform. When the water level rises during high tide, it creates the illusion of a floating mosque and you will experience by yourself how beautiful the architecture itself.

• ISTANA MAZIAH TERENGGANU

Istana Maziah is the flagship of Institution Maziah Sultanate of Terengganu. It is located near Bukit Puteri and dealing with the Harbor Master Park that is the official residence of Sultan of Terengganu. This castle is beautiful and unique because the architecture symbolizes the historic state. When you visiting here, you also can relaxing at the Medan Maziah beside the Maziah Palace Building.   KINDLY REMINDING THAT, YOU CAN'T ENTER THIS PALACE BUT YOU JUST CAN VISIT FROM OUTSIDE !

• BATU BERSURAT (INSCRIBED STONE MEMORIAL), HULU TERENGGANU

The Inscribed Stone of Terengganu constitutes the earliest evidence of Islamic acceptance by a local ruler. The Arabic alphabets is written on the stone. It is one of the most important historical evidence that represent Islam in Malaysia. The replica of the stone has been built as a memorial in Kampung Buluh, Kuala Berang where the originally was discovered and displayed at the State Museum. Terengganu's Batu Bersurat has been listed under the United Nation's Memory of The World as a preservation and dissemination of valuable heritage archive worldwide.