MY · Terengganu · 5.33°N 103.14°E

kuala terengganu

Nasi dagang for breakfast, keropok lekor by the bag and the Crystal Mosque at sunset.

Best time
March to October. The northeast monsoon brings heavy rain from November to January.
How long
1–2 days
Getting there
About an hour's flight from KL, or around 5 hours' drive on the East Coast Expressway.
MY · Terengganukuala terengganu5.33°N 103.14°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Nasi dagang for breakfast, keropok lekor by the bag and the Crystal Mosque at sunset.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingKuala TerengganuMY, Terengganu

Terengganu's capital, at the mouth of the Terengganu River: a compact Chinatown, a big central market and some of the east coast's best breakfasts. It's also the jumping-off point for Redang.

Makan

  1. Nasi dagangRice cooked with coconut milk, served with fish curry. The classic breakfast.
  2. Keropok lekorChewy fish sausages, fried and dipped in chilli sauce.
  3. LaksamRolled rice noodles in a rich fish and coconut gravy.
  4. SatarSpiced fish paste grilled in banana leaf.

Things to do

  1. Crystal MosqueThe glass-and-steel mosque on Pulau Wan Man, beautiful at sunset.
  2. Pasar PayangThe central market for batik, songket and snacks.
  3. ChinatownOld shophouses and murals along Jalan Kampung Cina.
  4. A river cruiseOut to the river mouth and the drawbridge.
  5. RedangDay trips or a few nights on one of the clearest islands on the coast.

Where to stay

Near the waterfront and Chinatown to walk around.

Good to know

  • Terengganu's weekend falls on Friday and Saturday, and some places close on Friday.
  • Dress modestly, especially around the mosques.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.