Exploring Malaysia 
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Istana Maziah (Maziah Palace)
Located near Bukit Puteri the splendid architecture of the palace is a combination of modern and traditional design. It was constructed during the reign of Sultan Zainal Abidin III and is now the venue for royal weddings, birthdays, conferment of titles and receptions for local and foreign dignitaries.
Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque
This Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque is more popularly known as Masjid Terapung or the Floating Mosque. Located outside Kuala Terengganu it was constructed with water flowing around it like a moat, creating the illusion that it is floating. An architectural masterpiece incorporating Moorish architecture with a modern touch, the mosque is best viewed at sunset.
Fishing Villages
Fishing villages such as Marang, Kampung Marang, Chendering and Kijal, located quite close to the town centre, is where you will find old Malay village houses with villagers still maintaining their simple traditional life style Additionally between April to June you could join the Marang fisherman to go for squid jigging (Candat Sotong ). (A jig is a weighted lure with hooks arranged in a circular pattern at one end with the other end secured to a fishing line.)
Kuala Terengganu Chainatown
Chinatown in Kuala Terengganu considered an interesting location by most travellers comprises a row of prewar old building at Jalan Kg Cina.. The shophouses here have an old worldly feel with wooden tables, old books and scents and sounds from the past. Two old Chinese temples in the area, Ho Ann Kiong (1801) and Tien Hok Kong (1896) have been certified by UNICEF as Heritage attractions. The buildings in Chinatown are believed to have been the residence for the chinese who arrived in Peninsular Malaysia in the 19th century.
