Before embarking on an epic adventure cruising through the beautiful state of Terengganu, I decided to research a little on where I will be staying, what I plan to do, and most importantly the history the places I intend to visit. There's so much information on the net these days, but this blog will breakdown everything into simpler points, so that everything you need to know will be at your fingertips! As an avid traveller myself, I know that long and winding texts can be a chore to read :)
So here's what you generally need to know about Terengganu ;
- Terengganu is one of the Malaysian state which hosts a
multitude of natural landscapes. There's beaches, exotic islands, lush virgin tropical jungle, quaint fishing villages, dazzling waterfalls to name a few.
- In addition to Kuala Terengganu, its capital, there are also 6 other main administrative districts here in the Terengganu state which includes
Besut, Dungun, Hulu Terengganu, Kemaman, Marang and Setiu.- sandy beaches and crystal clear water stretches throughout its 225 km coastline, extending from Besut in the north to Kemaman in the South.
Terengganu's islands are among the most beautiful, and fascinating in Malaysia attracting a wide range of tourists from all over the world!
- Local pastimes include fishing, batik painting, songket designing, and soaking in the beautiful weather at the beaches.
- Terengganu's population, which stands at
approximately 1 million people, consists of 90% Malays, with the rest being made up of Chinese and Indians. Terenganu seems to have an air of ease, and a general
laid-back feel. Its people seem to be unaffected by the hustle and bustle of regular city.
*Terengganu's history goes back to as far as the 1st century and has long been an important area of Malay settlement. Collectively, Terengganu
has been ruled my 16 Sultans.*The Terengganu state is also considered as one of the more socially conservative states in Malaysia, just like its counterpart the Kelantan state (Terengganu was once ruled by PAS but Kelantan until today is still under PAS ruling). Despite the fact for being slightly more conservative, Terengganu still welcomes foreign investment especially in the petrochemical industry as we all may or may not know, Terengganu is a state in Malaysia which is very rich in petroleum. ( web )
*For the traveler who loves relaxing at the white sandy beaches or the traveler who knows how to appreciate the traditional cultures, Terengganu is surely the place to visit because apart from the picturesque view of the natural landscape and the crystal clear beaches, Terengganu itself is also famous with various traditional work of art such as boat building, wooden carvings, batik and other local handicrafts.
( info : wikipedia )
more info in the next post!
