SHOPPING PLACES IN TERENGGANU

On the previous posts, we've giving a few most visited places in Terengganu. You can go through our previous post to explore the most visited places in Terengganu. And today, we will share the shopping places in Terengganu that you should go when you reach Terengganu.

• CENTRAL MARKET, KUALA TERENGGANU (PASAR PAYANG)

Central Market or known as Pasar Payang is one of the most popular tourist spots in Kuala Terengganu. Located in the town and housed in a modern building complete with a shopping arcade and a car park, it offers visitors a variety of traditional handicrafts such as batik, silk, songket and other fresh produce such as fruits, vegetables and Keropok Lekor. You also can buy the turtle eggs in the market. Visitors to this market will have a delightful experience shopping in local fares at reasonable prices.

• BAZAAR WARISAN (HERITAGE BAZAAR)

Bazaar Warisan is the latest shopping arcade in Kuala Terengganu. Situated just opposite to Pasar Payang and facing the mouth of Terengganu River, so it will have a good view of Terengganu River. Designed with the Terengganu traditional architecture and is now becomes one of the landmarks of Kuala Terengganu. The bazaar has many shop lots which sell Terengganu products like batik, songket and other handicraft. Since it is new and unique in design, and perhaps close to Pasar Payang, Bukit Puteri, Tourist Information Centre and jetty, many people are tempted to this place.

• PERKAMPUNGAN KEROPOK LOSONG

Perkampungan Keropok Losong is not so far away from the city. It's just about 10 min ride from the city. Here, you will find many shops selling keropok lekor. The keropok lekor lover will definitely go to the village to buy keropok lekor in bulk with cheaper price. You also can eat straight away at the shop. Some of the villagers shop that you can find in this village are Kak Yah Kg. Losong, Haji Su Keropok Lekor, Haji Awang Keropok Lekor and many more.

• NOOR ARFA CRAFT COMPLEX

This is a handicraft centre selling a large stock of batik shirts and dresses, songket, basket-ware and glass. Printed cotton batik pieces start at RM 15 for 2 sq m. In NACC, you can shop pure batik originally made by NACC well-trained staffs. You also can experience the process on batik making.

• MALAYSIA HANDICRAFT CENTRE

Located near the Floating Mosque, deals in a variety of local handicrafts. While this is a great place to shop for gifts and souvenirs, it doubles as a sort of candid artists’ workshop where you can watch crafts men and women weaving songket (fabric with gold filigree), detailing batik-work and weaving baskets. Products ranging from clothing and jewelry to home furnishings created using traditional techniques.

For the most comprehensive shopping experience, take a stroll through one of the many outdoor markets. These popular shopping centres usually convene at weekends and offer anything from traditional clothing and handicrafts to fresh seafood. You will get the best shopping experience with the reasonable price in Terengganu!