Terengganu

Introduction

Terengganu is a state on the eastcoast of Peninsular Malaysia.

Cities

• Kuala Terengganu - The capital of Terengganu.

Sights and Activities

• Perhentian Islands - Consists of two islands, they are one of the most beautiful islands in Peninsular Malaysia.
• Redang Island - Another beautiful island, but more developed than the Perhentians.

Events and Festivals

• Thaipusam - This annual Hindu festival commemorates the birthday of Lord Murugan. Over a million devotees and visitors throng Batu Caves on this eventful celebration, every year.
• Chinese New Year - Chinese make up about a quarter of the total population and in honour of the Chinese New Year, Malaysia has declared the first two days as public holidays. In the Gregorian calendar, Chinese New Year falls on different dates each year, a date between 21 January and 20 February.
• Hari Raya Aidil Fitri (Eid ul-Fitr) - This Muslim festival marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and is celebrated by 60% of the population. The first two days are public holidays, and most people take extra days off to spend time with family and visit relatives and friends.
• Mid-Autumn Festival - Alternatively known as the Lantern Festival or Mooncake Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the full moon day (15th day) of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar – usually in September.
• Deepavali (or Diwali) - A significant Hindu festival also known as the Festival of Lights, celebrating the victory of good over evil. Based on the Hindu luni-solar calendar, Deepavali typically falls between mid-October and mid-November.
• Christmas - This joyous day is declared a public holiday in Malaysia. Year 2000 census indicates that almost a tenth of the population are Christians.

Weather

The best time to travel to the Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentians) is between May and mid-October. From mid-October to February the monsoon rains affect the weather and travel along the eastcoast of Malaysia. During this time most of the island's resorts close down as the fishing boats and small boats used for ferrying visitors to the islands stay in port due the high, rough seas experience along the coastline.

Getting There

By Plane

From Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) there are currently flights to Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia and to Singapore with Fireflyz.
More Asian cities are added when the airport after upgrading.

By Boat

Upon arrival in Kuala Besut harbour you can easily take a boat ferry over the Perhentian Islands. There are many eager different companies at the harbour that you could choose to book your ferry ticket with which will be more than happy to arrange your transportation to your desired resort. Alternatively you could possibly arrange with the resort that you are staying with for a transfer from the harbour to the resort as part of your tour package.

Sleep

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