if you're in Kuala Terengganu, its practically a sin if you dont visit Pasar Payang! Promise of keropok lekor, fresh produce and belacan is enough to get me off my bed and roaming through the array of clothes, toys and food.
The Central Market or Pasar Payang, is located by the Terengganu River. Pasar Payang seems to be a tourist hotspot with its amalgamation of a wet market, dry market , clothes and toys! There's also local handicrafts like batik, brassware and songet.
It is unique marriage of modern and classic terengganu. The shopkeepers are very friendly, and are always willing to throw in a little extra something when you buy things like snacks, or fruits.
You can get to Pasar Payang through Jalan Sultan Zainal Abiding and Jalan Hiliran.
From the Express Bus Station, turn right and walk about 1KM. You can see there're Istana Maziah followed by the General Post Office at the left on the way just before reaching the Pasar Payang
All the men in charge of the fish market were intimidating at first! chopping their fish with extra vigour as I passed, but they were all just messing around. They were eager to display their catch of the day, although I have no idea how to cook local fish, I was assailed by an urge to whip up a gulai.
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