2D1N Kuala Terengganu: Terengganu State Museum

Date:4&5/6/2011

The Terengganu State Museum Complex consists of a Main Museum, a Maritime Museum, a Fisheries Museum, 4 traditional houses and botanic and herbs gardens.

The Main Museum is built on 16 stilts, in accordance with the traditional architecture of Terengganu. Its 4 blocks are adjoined, to represent a big family. There are 11 galleries showcasing textiles, crafts, historical, royal, nature, art, petroleum, Islamic, new generation and contemporary arts.

2D1N Kuala Terengganu: Bazaar Warisan

Date: 4&5/6/2011

Bazaar Warisan is a bazaar located at the Kuala Terengganu Waterfront. It is at the foot of Bukit Puteri, in front of Istana Maziah, and across the road from Pasar Payang.

Bazaar Warisan is the latest shopping arcade in Kuala Terengganu. Situated at the foothill of Bukit Puteri and facing the mouth of Terengganu river, so it will have a good view of the river. It was operational in 2009. Designed with the Terengganu traditional architecture and is now becomes one of the landmarks of Kuala Terengganu.

Water Taxi/Bot Penampang

Passengers use them to cross the Terengganu estuary for their daily activities. They chug along slowly, riding the waves, as they have always been for centuries.

2D1N Kuala Terengganu: Crystal Mosque

Date:4&5/6/2011

The Crystal Mosque or Masjid Kristal is a mosque in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. The mosque is located at Islamic Heritage Park on the island of Wan Man.

2D1N Kuala Terengganu: Tasik Kenyir

Date:4/5/2011

Tasik Kenyir is a reservoir lake formed from the damming of the Kenyir River in Ulu (upriver) Terengganu . The lake is very large and contains some islands. Because of its inland location and moderate elevation above sea level, its climate is somewhat cooler and moister than on the seacoast. There is a breathtaking view from the top of the dam itself, and many visitors hire a boat to see the rest. There are also caves and a small waterfall nearby.

2D1N Kuala Terengganu: Batu Bersurat Memorial, Kuala Berang

Date:4/6/2011

The Batu Bersurat Terengganu, uncovered after floods in Kuala Berang in 1899, is one of the earliest documented evidence of Jawi inscription in the world of Muslim Malays in South East Asia.

A replica of the stone has been built as a memorial in Kampung Buluh, Kuala Berang. The original is prominently displayed at the State Museum.

Southeastern Johor trip (2) - Teluk Sengat & Johor Lama

Date:14/5/2011

Teluk Sengat

Teluk Sengat is a small town in Kota Tinggi district, Johor, Malaysia. Near the town is the Johor Lama fort. The main economic activity in this town is fishing.

Johor Lama

Johor Lama is a principal historical place of interest and ancient capital of Johor. It is situated in modern Kota Tinggi district

Johor Lama Fort

Located somewhere 27 km away from the town of Kota Tinggi, it is believed that the fort was built in 1540 and was constructed from rock and soil. It was the actual site of fierce wars and battles amongst the local Malays and outside invading forces.