Kuala Terengganu
River Mouth City
General Information
Other Name: -, District: Terengganu, State: Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia
Area: 605 km sq
Languages Spoken: Terengganese Malay
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The largest city as well as the state and royal capital of Terengganu state.Places of interest include Chinatown, Pasar Payang (Central Market), the Sultan`s Palace, the State Museum, Pulau Duyong.The city`s also a good place to sample authentic Malay cuisine, as well as some excellent Chinese seafood.Location
It is located about 500 kilometers northeast of Kuala Lumpur on a promontory surrounded on three sides by the South China Sea.Climate
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A 200m-high hill with good views of the city. On top are the scant remains of a mid-19th-century fort, some cannons and a bell.
The central market is a bustling bazaar, with all kinds of food on display.
East of Bukit Puteri, you come to Istana Maziah, the sultan`s palace.The palace is closed to the public, except for some ceremonial occasions.
Pantai Batu Buruk is the city beach and a popular place for kite flying and picnics during the day.