Mosque on a scenic lagoon. Photo Credit – http://beautifulterengganu.com The floating mosque or Masjid Tengku Tengah Zaharah in Kuala Ibai is one of the most photographed mosque in Terengganu. Its simple Middle Eastern design and fully painted in white stands as a beautiful monument illuminating its radiance in a picturesque setting. The mosque was built by the late Sultan Mahmud (1979 – 1997) and was so named in tribute to…
The architecture of Istana Maziah drew inspiration from French and European designs with local wood carvings used for its interiors. Photo Credit – http://beautifulterengganu.com Once the seat of the Sultanate, today Istana Maziah is used for royal celebrations and ceremonies only. And there are plans to turn into a museum in the future. The Istana sits strategically near the river, the Syahbandar Square and below the famous Bukit Puteri and…
Shining jewel on the river. Photo Credit – http://beautifulterengganu.com Created out of steel and glass, Terengganu’s Crystal Mosque is unlike any other. Having distinct traits of Moorish and Gothic elements and being strategically located above the water and facing the river mouth, it commands a majesty of place where any maritime traveller’s first impression when making his way into Kuala Terengganu would be of awe and admiration. Credit – http://beautifulterengganu.com Photo…
The hill had already been documented in the annals of Terengganu history since the 16th Century. Photo Credit – http://beautifulterengganu.com A legend tells the story of a kind hearted princess who lived on the hill who was generous enough to lend her dining and cooking utensils to those who sought her help for their celebrations. Unfortunately, these utensils were never returned to her and disappointed with the attitude of the…
Kampung Cina, is a Chinatown located along Jalan Bandar (formerly known as Jalan Kampung Cina) at the river mouth of Terengganu River. Photo Credit – http://beautifulterengganu.com Dating back to about 300 years ago, Kampung Cina where it now stands, was settled by seafaring traders from South China. Kuala Terengganu was once a busy maritime trading centre that attracted merchants from across the region and of course, China. The descendants of…
Terengganu State Museum – Window To Our Glorious Past. Photo Credit – http://beautifulterengganu.com With bragging rights as the largest of its kind in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, it too can be considered be one of the most beautiful buildings in terms of architecture. Based on old Terengganu palaces, with its distinctive peleleh or sloping roof, the many design elements derived from the past make this building an attraction in itself.…
