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	Terengganu is the land of the lilting Gamelan and the mesmerising "Ulek Mayang" dance--living testimony to the state's centuries-old guardianship of Malaysia's cultural heritage. It is a quiet state, with many small villages, quiet roads, and secluded islands and beaches. The clear waters and teeming marine life of Terengganu have made it an increasingly popular destination for divers.
Central market is one of the more popular tourist spots in Kuala Terengganu. The Pasar Besar Kedai Payang, as it is locally known, is a treasure trove of traditional handicraft. Batik, songket, brassware, pandanus mats and wicker baskets are some of the items you can find at its shopping arcade. There are also fresh produce, such as fruits and vegetable, sold in another part of the market.
	Istana Maziah is believed to have been constructed during the reign of Sultan Zainal Abidin lll. It was built in 1897 to replace the Istana Hijau which was burned down during World War ll. Located next to Bukit Puteri, it is the venue for royal birthdays, weddings, conferment of titles and receptions for local and foreign dignitaries.
Kenyir lake is Malaysia's largest rock-filled hydro-electric dam and has a catchments area of 260,000 hectares. The area around the dam is ideal for jungle trekking and nature walks. The lake, popular with anglers, yields baung, toman, sebarau, kelah, lampam and kelisa.
	Another enchanting island off the coast of Terengganu is Pulau Redang. It is relatively uninhabited except for a fishing village built on stilts over the sea. Its surrounding waters support a variety of marine life--hard and soft corals of every hue, anemones, and colorful clams. The crystal clear waters make this an ideal spot for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving.
Pulau Perhentian is a resting spot for fishermen and seabirds alike. The island lies 21 km off Besut in Terengganu. The sea journey takes about one and a half hours from Besut. Blessed with a long stretch of white sandy beach and exceptionally clear waters, Pulau Perhentian is a fine destination for snorkeling, scuba-diving, wind surfing, sailing and deep-sea fishing. Chalets and campsites are available.
Pulau Duyung The largest island in the estuary of the Terengganu river, Pulau Duyung is famous for its traditional boat makers. These are skillful craftsmen, able to build vessels the traditional way without using any plans or sketches-but also adaptable to the times, and can build one with technical drawings applying modern techniques and materials. Terengganu's history of boat-making goes back to the days when its vessels plied the trade route to Siam and Indochina. Pantai Batu Buruk and the Cultural Centre Pantai Batu Buruk, a popular stretch of beach in front of the Pantai Primula Hotel, is the venue of the annual Beach Festival. The Gelanggang Seni (Cultural Centre) is located along this beach. State Museum Located on a hill in Jalan Cherong Lanjut, the Terengganu State Museum contains a fine collection of nineteenth-century Chinese wares, showing a clear Islamic influence, prehistoric tools from the Stone Age, and ancient manuscripts of Islamic calligraphy. Rhusila At Rhusila, about 10 km from Kuala Terengganu, local craftsmen and women create unusual native crafts, such as mats and baskets. Bukit Keluang/Dendong Beach Park This quiet beach park, 140 km north of Kuala Terengganu, is ideal for tranquil family picnics. Sekayu Recreational Park A popular picnic spot, located 56 km west of Kuala Terengganu, features waterfalls, jungle trails, and lots of Malaysian fruits for sale at the orchard. Suterasemai Centre Kuala Ibai, 6 km from Kuala Terengganu, is Malaysia's pioneer silk-weaving centre, offering insights into silk production, from the spinning into yarns, to textile-weaving and batik printing. Beautiful batik, handpainted or printed are for sale in the centre's showroom. Turtle-Watching at Rantau Abang The warm grainy sands of Rantau Abang are thought to be the ideal nesting grounds for the giant Dermocheleys coriaca (leatherback turtles). Rantau Abang is one of the few leatherback nesting sites in the world. Turtle sanctuaries have been established in an effort to reverse the decline of leatherback turtles.