Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Kuala Terengganu


Related Topics

  
  Terengganu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The coastal city of Kuala Terengganu, at the mouth of the broad Terengganu River, is both the state and royal capital and is the largest city in Terengganu.
Terengganu was perhaps the first Malay state to receive Islam, as attested to by a stone monument dated 1303 with Arabic inscriptions found in Kuala Berang, the capital of the district of Ulu (upriver) Terengganu.
Terengganu was traditionally famous for boat-building, with highly decorated carved wooden boats called bangau to be found in the harbor of every village and town in days not so long gone by, before electric motorboats became standard equipment for the state's fishermen.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Terengganu   (782 words)

  
 My Far East - Terengganu
By the mid-1800s, the Chinese population of Kuala Terengganu increased tremendously as new Chinese immigrants arrived.
Kuala Terengganu, which is strategically located on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, was a natural stopping point for those who plied the trade route from China to South East Asia in the early days.
When Terengganu's famous Inscribed Stone (Batu Bersurat) was stumbled upon in 1887 at Padang Tara, a village on the bank of Sungai Tara in Kuala Berang, it was used as a platform for the washing of feet at the entrance to the Tuk Abdul Rashid mosque.
www.myfareast.org /Malaysia/terengganu   (2068 words)

  
 Terengganu. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Terengganu was the vassal state of the powers that in turn dominated the Malay Peninsula.
The influence of Siam upon Terengganu grew during the 19th cent., although the sultan of Terengganu maintained his independence.
According to the terms of the Anglo-Siamese treaty of 1909, Terengganu became a British protectorate.
www.bartleby.com /65/te/Terengga.html   (148 words)

  
 column
Terengganu is one of the three east coast states on Peninsular Malaysia.
Kuala Terengganu, its capital, stands on the bank of the Terengganu river..
The royal palace, situated near Bukit Puteri in Kuala Terengganu, is the venue for royal birthdays and weddings, conferments of titles, and receptions of dignitaries.
www.angelfire.com /moon2/munfai83/terengganu.htm   (449 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Kuala Terengganu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Kuala Terengganu (population 298,000) is the state administrative and royal capital city of Terengganu, Malaysia.
It is located about 500 kilometers northeast of Kuala Lumpur on a promontory surrounded on three sides by the South China Sea.
The name means "river mouth of Terengganu", referring to the broad expanse of the Terengganu River estuary which empties into the ocean at this point.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Kuala-Terengganu   (321 words)

  
 Kuala Terengganu on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
228,659), capital of Terengganu state, Malaysia, central Malay Peninsula, on the South China Sea at the mouth of the Terengganu River.
The residence of the sultan of Terengganu is in the city.
A marketplace in conservative in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, where fundamentalist Islamic politicians plan to introduce Islamic, or Shariah, law.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/k/kualat1er.asp   (258 words)

  
 Kuala Terengganu Travel Information
Terengganu is one of the Malaysian states which is endowed with a wealth of charming and refreshing natural landscapes.
The pace of life in Kuala Terengganu, its state capital, and all the towns and villages in Terengganu is unhurried and unaffected by the hustle and bustle of a big city.
Terengganu's history goes back to as far as the 1st century and has long been an important area of Malay settlement.
asiatravel.com /malaysia/terengganuinfo.html   (1865 words)

  
 Kuala Terengganu -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Kuala Terengganu is the capital city of the state of (additional info and facts about Terengganu) Terengganu, (A constitutional monarchy in southeastern Asia on Borneo and the Malay Peninsula; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1957) Malaysia.
It is located about 500 kilometers northeast from the capital, (The capital and largest city of Malaysia) Kuala Lumpur.
The town is connected to other towns via a good network of roads and also some ferries that ply the broad expanse of the Terengganu River estuary (kuala is the (A member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago) Malay word for river mouth).
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/k/ku/kuala_terengganu.htm   (197 words)

  
 Terengganu Hotels & Resorts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Like Kelantan to the north, Terengganu is one of the states with a strong Malay culture and traditional pursuits such as kite flying, top spinning and batik printing are some of the activities it shares in common with Kelantan.
Terengganu is a paradise for beach combers as its main attractions are its beaches, Leatherback turtles and unspoilt islands.
Terengganu's best assets are its people who lead a moderate, peaceful life in picturesque villages where religion, tradition and culture are still dominant.
www.travelmart.net /malaysia-hotels/tarengganu   (453 words)

  
 Malaysia / Terengganu
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.
www.geographia.com /malaysia/terengganu.html   (113 words)

  
 Terengganu Hotels - Discount Malaysia Hotels : Destination Guide
Pulau Redang, located 45 kilometers off the coast of Kuala Terengganu is the largest of a group of islands dotting the South China Sea off the Terengganu coast.
Close to the estuary of the Terengganu River, in Kuala Terengganu, is the island of Pulau Duyung.
Six kilometers south of Kuala Terengganu is the charming village of Chendering.
www.asia-discovery.com /malaysia/terengganu/destination.htm   (810 words)

  
 Terengganu - Wikitravel
Terengganu (also Trengganu) is a state on the eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia in Malaysia.
Most visitors to the Perhentians bypass the bulk of Terengganu and instead transit via Kota Bharu, in the neighboring state of Kelantan, which offers better connections by air and train and is only one hour away.
Terengganu's most famous culinary product is the humble keropok lekor, which comes in two forms: one is a thin deep-fried cracker much like keropok anywhere else in Malaysia, and the other is a thick hot dog-like sausage entirely unlike it.
wikitravel.org /en/Terengganu   (292 words)

  
 Kenyir Lakeview Resort Terengganu, Malaysia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Located in the interior part of the state of Terengganu, Tasik Kenyir (Kenyir Lake) boasts of 340 islands that were once hilltops and highlands, more than 14 waterfalls and numerous rapids and rivers.
Kuala Terengganu is easily accessible by air, and road.
From Malaysia's capital city Kuala Lumpur, or other key cities in the country, you can take a direct flight on the national carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS) daily and transfer by car to the resort about 45 minutes away.
www.malaysia-hotels.net /hotels/tasikkenyir   (1133 words)

  
 Kuala Terengganu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Kuala Terengganu is a province of Peninsula Malaysia and the town of Terengganu is on the banks
Terengganu with a myth-infused history - remains as one of the most untainted places in the boom-time rush towards the construction of ugly concrete edifices within modern society.
Small though the state is, her culture, her crafts, her old houses with roofs that look like scales of fish, her cuisine, her main traditional occupation of fishing and she has boat building which reflects a civilisation dependent on maritime activities when she was an international trading centre nearly a thousand years ago.
www.users.bigpond.com /parryn/html/kuala_terengganu.htm   (2750 words)

  
 Kuala Terenggau : Introduction | Frommers.com
The capital of the state of Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu has a few more exciting activities to offer a visitor than its southern neighbor, Kuantan, but suffers from the same lack of tourism investment and enthusiasm.
Hotels were even told they'd have to provide separate swimming pools for men and women, among other very strict laws governing "public decency." In reality, very few of these laws were ever enforced, but the bad publicity they generated was enough to drive travelers to more foreigner-friendly destinations in the country.
Kuala Terengganu is small and easy to navigate, clustered around a port at the mouth of the Terengganu River.
www.frommers.com /destinations/kualaterenggau/2443010001.html   (414 words)

  
 Hotels in Kuala Terengganu - Kuala Terengganu hotel reservations & reviews. Kuala Terengganu travel guide and hotel ...
The Kuala Terengganu hotels and resorts guide provides a brief summary, customer ratings and reviews for hotels or resorts.
For detailed hotel information or to reserve a hotel or resort in Kuala Terengganu, please select a hotel or resort and let asiahotels.com be your Kuala Terengganu travel agent.
Primula Beach Resort is situated on a stretch of beautiful white beach, amidst the enchanting surroundings of Kuala Terengganu Town.
www.asiahotels.com /hl/Kuala_Terengganu-Malaysia.asp   (265 words)

  
 Redang Reef Resort, Redang Island, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
From Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital city, MALAYSIAN AIRLINES has 4 daily departures - 2 from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and 2 from Subang Airport.
Kuala Terengganu is accessible by road from Kuala Lumpur.
Redang Island is easily accessible via Merang, a fishing village located about 40 kilometers north of Kuala Terengganu.
www.marimari.com /hotel/malaysia/redangisland/redangreef/location.html   (180 words)

  
 www.cyclingnews.com presents the 10th Telekom Malaysia Tour de Langkawi
Today in Kuala Terengganu, he and his team showcased their dominance with an awesome display of flat-line sprinting, as Brownie, Ruben Bongiorno and Brett Lancaster delivered a Panaria 1-2-3.
It was all Ceramica Panaria-Navigare coming into the final straight in Kuala Terengganu, and in another textbook display of flat-line sprinting, lieutenant Brett Lancaster gave Colonel Graeme Brown the perfect lead-out 600 metres from the line, Brownie giving a one-armed salute as he crossed the line for his second stage win in the race.
Kuala Berang makes its debut as a host venue and will be the starting point for yet another stage on flat terrain as the Tour de Langkawi continues its way south along the east coast, passing towns including Ajil, Simpang Bukit Besi and Dungun.
www.cyclingnews.com /road/2005/jan05/langkawi05?id=results/langkawi055   (1121 words)

  
 Terengganu travel Information, Malaysia
Approximately 6 km south of Kuala Terengganu is Sutera Semai Centre at Chendering.
Today, as it is the highest point in Kuala Terengganu, visitors witness the magnificent view of the areas surrounding it.
Located approximately 55 km from Kuala Terengganu, the Kenyir Lake is reputed to be one of the largest and most fascinating man-made lake in the world.
www.asiatravel.com /malaysia/tereng1.html   (2286 words)

  
 Destination Guides To Terengganu,Malaysia.
The immense body of liquid wonder is the largest manmade lake in Southeast Asia, it is set in the heart of the rainforest which bestows upon Kenyir Lake her majesty and incredible assortment of flora and fauna including rare ferns, exotic orchids, hornbills, elephants, and panthers, among many others...
About 17 km from Kuala Terengganu, the beach of Marang is famous for its rustic setting.
31, Jalan Sultan Zainal Abidin, 20000 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia.
www.etourz.com   (335 words)

  
 Kuala Terengganu
This city is located at the Terengganu River and is the capitol of the State Terengganu.
In front of Kuala Terengganu, right in the South China Sea are the islands Pulau Kapas and Pulau Rendang.
Rantau Abang (60 km from Kuala Terengganu) is a place where the turtles come ashore to lay eggs.
www.bukitpagar.com /theeastcoast/Kuala_Terengganu.asp   (1250 words)

  
 Perhentians - Diving Packages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Departure from - Kuala Terengganu / Merang Jetty
Departure from - Kuala Terengganu / Marang Jetty
Departure from - Kuala Terengganu / Kuala Dungun
www.abcmalaysia.com /travel/dive_trg.htm   (236 words)

  
 856 Traipsing The Hot Spots Of Kuala Terengganu
Malaysia’s state of Terengganu caresses the country’s east coast, and is blessed with a wealth of natural treasures ranging from exotic beaches to lush tropical groves.
Sandwiched between the Terengganu River and the deep blue sea is the emergence of the city’s slow growing hub.
Although all that remains on this picturesque perch are a few relics from the past, we are provided with a panorama that encompasses the city limits, its silky shores and tropical islets that lay beyond.
www.travellady.com /Issues/September04/856TraipsingHotSpots.htm   (979 words)

  
 Getting to Pulau Perhentian - Malaysia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Perhentian Island is located approximately 10 nautical miles offshore the coast of northeastern Malaysia in the state of Terengganu around 40 miles south of the Thailand border.
The journey to Kuala Besut will take about 1½ hours from Kuala Terengganu airport and 1 hour from Kota Bharu airport.
Travellers may stop at Tanah Merah station which is the nearest point to Kuala Besut jetty, about 45 minutes by taxi and 90 minutes to Merang jetty.
www.wowbeaches.com /malaysia/perhentian/gettingtoperhentian   (333 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - Kuala Terengganu Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
Named after one of the matriach in the Terengganu royal house, the mosque was designed by YM Raja Bahrin, a well known Malaysian architect who himself come from the Terengganu royal house.
The mosque is undoubtfully the most recogniseable landmark for Kuala Terengganu or even the state of Terengganu itself.
It is located in the outskirts of Kuala Terengganu, on a lagoon by the mouth of Sungai Ibai that cleverly gives an illusion that it is floating on the water - the first ever of its kind in Malaysia before similar concept was adopted by Masjid Putra in Putrajaya.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Malaysia/Negeri_Terengganu/Kuala_Terengganu-1281769/Things_To_Do-Kuala_Terengganu-BR-1.html   (1141 words)

  
 Dive Global :: Destination of the Month :: Pulau Redang, Malaysia
The Terengganu Marine Park is a protected zone 26 nm north of Kuala Terengganu whose reefs burst with the largest assortment of coral species that peninsular waters have to offer.
to Kuala Terengganu harbour, Merang Jetty, Besut and Marang.
From Kuala Besut, a town at the border of Terengganu and Kelantan, there are vessel services available to and from Pulau Perhentian Besar, Pulau Perhentian Kecil and Pulau Susu Dara.
www.diveglobal.com /explore_destinations/monthly_destination/march2002.asp   (1118 words)

  
 Terengganu Hotels - Discount Malaysia Hotels : Destination Guide
Located 60 kilometers south of Kuala Terengganu lies Rantau Abang, one of the only six beaches in the world where the Giant Leatherback turtles come to nest.
Some 60 kilometers south of Kuala Terengganu, its golden beach is encircled by a tranquil fresh water lagoon.
At the southeastern end of Terengganu, near Kemaman, is the lovely beach of Teluk Marina.
www.asia-discovery.com /malaysia/terengganu/destination2.htm   (521 words)

  
 Worldisround - Kelantan/Terengganu City Tour Part #3/3 - Towns in Terengganu photos
Towns in Terengganu - travel photos - This part 3/3 completed my 3 days 2 nights journey to Kota Bharu and Kuala Terengganu....
Kuala Terengganu is the captical city of Terengganu.
Its "floating mosque" is indeed one of the finest mosque in Malaysia along the big mosque of Kuala Kangsar.
www.worldisround.com /articles/34054   (477 words)

  
 Traipsing the Hot Spots of Kuala Terengganu
Many are tattered from years of wear, and most are poised on stilts to prevent flooding, promote ventilation, and to keep the creepy crawlies at bay.
Although all that remains on this picturesque perch are a few relics from the past, we are provided with a panoramic view that encompasses the city limits, its silky shores and tropical islets that lay beyond.
Kuala Terengganu is a destination that offers a wealth of culture, a variety of landscapes, and some mighty fine shopping.
www.magiccarpetjournals.com /TerengganuJC.htm   (973 words)

  
 New Straits Times: Kuala Terengganu Utara thrash Besut@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
KUALA Terengganu Utara district thrashed Besut district 7-1 in the open category of the Terengganu Schools Sports Council soccer tournament in Kuala Terengganu yesterday.
Kuala Terengganu Utara district was represented by Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sultan Sulaiman while Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kuala Besut represented the Besut district.
A total of 24 schools took part in the three-day tournament.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:82668554&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf   (177 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.