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 Terengganu
which overlooks the South China Sea on the east coast of Malaysia
is another charming holiday destination. Its long coastline is endowed
with truly magical beaches of white sand and washed by clear, warm
waters. It is small wonder, that this east coast paradise is renowned
for activities such as beach-combing, sea sports, fishing and boat-making.
Its numerous islands offer ideal gateway spots for sun-worshippers
and diving enthusiasts or simply for pure relaxation. Among the islands
that are certain to enrapture its visitors are the marine parks of
Redang, Kapas, Perhentian and Tenggol. Redang in particular offers
excellent dive sites and its superb coral reefs abound with an amazing
diversity of marine life.
Between May and September each year, at Rantau Abang, 60km south of
Kuala Terengganu, visitors gather to watch giant Leatherback turtles
clamber ashore to lay eggs. Some of the turtles weigh as much as 375kg
and measure 2.5m in length. It is a rare treat to take in the sight
of the creatures laboriously digging holes in the sand to lay eggs,
covering them again and heading back into the sea. This spot is acknowleged
to be one of the six in the world where this rare phenomenon unfolds.
 Despite
the offshore oil and gas activities, life in Terengganu is still less
hurried compared to some other Malaysian states. This is apparently
in the quaint villages as well as the towns. Kuala Terengganu is the
capital town and places of interest include the State Museum, Central
Market and Istana Maziah. 6km away from the town at Chendering, is
the Sutera Semai Centre, the country', first silk weaving venture
which offers interesting insights into the whole process of silk-weaving.
It is also the site of the Malaysian Handicraft Centre. Near the mouth
of the Terengganu River at Pulau Duyong, you can see skillful boat
builders constructing colourfully decorated vessels purely from memory.
At Rusila, just outside Kuala Terengganu, visitors can watch local
artisans weaving exquisite handicrafts such as baskets and mats as
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and Information courtesy of Tourism Malaysia.
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Tourism Malaysia and Liburanmalaysia.com cannot be held responsible
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