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Terengganu having a majority of Malay population, meaning that the Malay culture are predominates here and some of traditional pastimes are still viewed in Terengganu. One of the it is, the unique of decorated carved wooden boats called bangau.
Terengganu was traditionally famous for boat-building, and this activity can only seen in certain places in Terengganu, such as in Pulau Duyung.
But, if you do not have the opportunity to visit the Pulau Duyung, you can still see this Malay culture because a special exhibition for visitors about fishing boat was held at the Terengganu State Museum Complex.
Here, various types of boats can be seen to show you all, to find out more about the relevance of history and fishing life for the local people are really inter-related.
So, bring your child to recognize the legacy of this era for build up their knowledge about this traditional culture by visit this special exhibition in Terengganu State Museum Complex.
So, bring your child to recognize the legacy of this era for build up their knowledge about this traditional culture by visit this special exhibition in Terengganu State Museum Complex.
LA Hot Springs is another interesting places in the Besut for the locals and outside visitors for picnic and camping spot.
On busy weekend, this hot spring also become most visited place because of its attraction, which is allow visitors to enjoy the healing properties of the natural sulphur here. Most of the visitors flock to this spring especially so, when afflicted with skin ailments.
Water temperature in a covered pool area is ranging from 45 - 49 degrees celcius and this conditions allows visitors to feel the natural therapeutic from its natural hot springs.
The LA Hot Springs is also the gateway to the Gunung Tebu Forest Reserve and the some popular activities here is likes caving, fishing, camping and jungle trekking.
Futhermore, most of the families comes here for their family weekend activities as well as to get some relaxing spa from the natural method.
About 32 km from the Bandar Al Muktafi Billah Shah in Dungun, you will find the highest waterfall in the country, known as Cemerong Waterfall.
Because of it's height, the waterfall is already visible even from far away.
Cemerong Waterfall is another places of interest in Hulu Dungun, also situated in the Cemerong Forest Reserve and with the multi-tiered, it is truly a spectacular sight.
Most of the visitors, choose to play water at the lower fall because it is more suitable for family especially who bring their childrens along. It is also possible to camp with family while enjoying a really impressive surroundings.
Your child will have fun enjoying the beautiful environment while playing a very clear water.
Cemerong Waterfall, nestled in a 130 million year old jungle, and just 15 km away from it has the 1,300-year-old Chengal Tree, which is the biggest tree in the world.
Therefore, for its valuable natural treasures here, so important to care and maintenance it as well as to attract visitors to visit this place
The Lata Tembakah is one of the recommended place to visit. Located in the district of Besut, and just about 30minutes away from Besut Town to reach this place.
Hidden in the thicky wooded tropical rainforest, the Lata Tembakah Waterfall is a refreshing getaway and really situatable place for nature lovers.
The cool air produced by the waterfall and the forest canopy also make it a pleasant relaxation spot for all visitors.
A visit to the waterfall needed the visitors take a two km trek that is rewarded with a stunning view of its cascades and the surrounding greenery.
The trek
Maybe some levels, is not suitable for the family who brings along them the childrens.
Signboard of 7 Levels of Waterfall
Level 2
The highest
For all overnight visitors, other than stay in their own camp, there is also have a chalets that operated by the Forestry Department available for rent with lower price. This chalets are accomplish with aircond, kitchen, toilet, 3 double decker beds and also dinning table.
In year 1994, the mosque was built by combining Moorish and modern architectural elements. This unique design coupled with its floating illusion attract local people as well as outside visitors.
Located nearby estuary of Sungai Ibai and its take approximately 5 minutes drive from Kuala Terengganu the capital city of Terengganu Darul Iman.
It's become one of the largest museum complexes in Southest Asia, consist 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.
Set admist beautifully landscaped gardens, a small waterfall and ponds with koi fish, it is the become one of interest place to visit in Terengganu.
Additional information about Terengganu State Museum Complex :
Closed from 12noon - 3pm on Friday
Admission fee :
Malaysian
RM2 Adult, RM1 Child
Tel : 09-622 1444
Website : museum.terengganu.gov.my
