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The world’s tallest statue of Lord Murugan dominates the entrance to Malaysia’s largest cave temple at Batu Caves.
places of worship and heritage buildings, conducted in various languages. T (03)
5513 2000 (Tourism Selangor)
SKY MIRROR KUALA SELANGOR Sasaran Beach
Only visible during new moon and
historic district with colourful two-storey Peranakan-style shophouses. Recognised by the World Heritage Fund.
KUALA TERENGGANU WATERFRONT
Jalan Hiliran Landscaped esplanade offering splendid
river views, food stalls, performance stages and a children’s playground.
PULAU DUYONG BESAR
Kuala Terengganu Island at the mouth of the Terengganu River, showcasing traditional architecture and the remarkable skills of its resident boat builders.
TAMAN TAMADUN ISLAM
(ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION PARK)
Pulau Wan Man
Kuala Terengganu
Includes a Monument
Park tracing the global history of Islam. Also home to Kuala Terengganu’s stunning Crystal Mosque.
T (09) 627 8888
Open: Mon, Wed &
Thu, 10am~6pm
Fri, 9am~12.30 & 3pm~7pm Sat & Sun, 9am~7pm Closed: Tue, except
School & Public Holidays
TENGKU TENGAH ZAHARAH MOSQUE
Kuala Terengganu
This fairytale structure, the only authentic ‘floating mosque’ in Malaysia, is built on a floating platform at the mouth of the Ibai River.
TERENGGANU SCIENCE
& CREATIVITY CENTRE Kuala Terengganu Learning centre for science and technology, with user-friendly and informative galleries, activities and programmes. T (09) 617 4004
Open: Sat-Thu, 9am~5pm Closed: Fri & Public Holidays
leading to a Hindu shrine and the world’s tallest statue of Lord Murugan. It is the main venue for the annual Thaipusam Festival. Open: Daily, 9am~9pm
DONG ZEN TEMPLE
Kuala Langat
Centre of the Fo Guang Shan School of Buddhism, famous for its Lantern and Floral Festival at Chinese New Year.
T (03) 3191 1533
Open: Tue-Sun, 9am~6pm Closed: Mon
LITTLE INDIA KLANG
Jalan Tengku Kelana The largest Indian street in Malaysia has over 40 textile stores,
jewellers, sundry shops and restaurants.
PULAU KETAM
(CRAB ISLAND)
Port Kelang
Small island off Port
Klang with Chinese fishing villages built on stilts above the sea. An excellent place to try local seafood.
ROYAL KLANG HERITAGE WALK
Klang
Guided 2.5 hour walking tour tracing Klang’s rich history, colonial sights,
full moon. At low tide, the shallow waters reflect
the sky in all its glory.
Hp (010) 509 1007
(Boat arrangements)
SULTAN SALAHUDDIN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH MOSQUE
Shah Alam
The largest state mosque in Malaysia, set in
36 acres of parkland, accommodates 24,000 faithful. It has the world’s tallest set of minarets.
TERENGGANU
TOURISM TERENGGANU
1st Floor, Marina Building Duyong Marina & Resort Pulau Duyong, Kuala
Terengganu
T (09) 623 1553 Open: Sun-Thu, 7.30am~6pm Closed: Fri, Sat & Public Holidays
BATU BURUK BEACH RECREATIONAL PARK Kuala Terengganu Popular weekend retreat just outside Kuala Terengganu.
KAMPUNG CHINA
(CHINATOWN)
Kuala Terengganu Vibrant, well-preserved