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Culinary Delights
Due to its geographical location and historical background, Terengganu cuisine displays a strong Thai influence. Terengganu also has an abundance of rice based dishes such as nasi dagang, nasi kunyit, nasi kuning, nasi berlauk, nasi lemak and nasi kerabu. Other local dishes include laksam, laksa Terengganu, otak-otak, sata, pulut lepa, ketupat sotong and kerepok lekor.
Dining out in Terengganu is relatively inexpensive and there are always plenty of choices ranging from hotels to hawker stalls.
Sports and Recreation
In 2008 in line with Visit Trengganu Year, a whole series of events have been planned throughout the year. The includes the Kapas-Marang International Swimathon 2008, International Wau Festival 2008, Kenyir Lake International Triathlon 2008 (Half Iron-Man), Festival Songket, Batik & Kraf Malaysia 2008, Paintball World Cup Series Asia 2008, World Endurance Challenge and the Terengganu International 4WD Rainforest Challenge 2008 among others.
Monsoon Cup
The Monsoon Cup is part of World Match Racing Tour international sailing circuit, and Pulau Duyong in Terengganu is the Tour’s first Asian venue. This has effectively put Pulau Duyong, Terengganu on the world sailing map. The prestigious international event attracts the world’s top ranked sailors.
Entertainment & Shopping
Shopping
Pasar Payang
The Central Market or Pasar Payang, located by the Terengganu River is a favourite among tourists as this wet market cum shopping arcade sells interesting local handicrafts like batik, brassware, brocade and songket alongside fresh local produce like fruits, vegetables and fish, or even the local delicacies such as the Keropok Lekor(crackers made from a mixture of fish and sago). It is a great shopping destination and an interesting sight.
Sutera Semai Centre (Silk Weaving Centre)
Located about six kilometres from the town centre is Malaysia’s pioneer silk weaving centre. Beautiful, brightly coloured woven silk cloth, brocades and batik sold here make lovely souvenirs. Apart from the shopping visitors can witness the different stages of silk production and the exquisite art of batik painting.
Malaysia Handicraft Centre
Also located about six kilometres from Kuala Terengganu, the handicraft centre offers visitors a wide range of Malaysian handicraft. Some of the famous and exquisite items are songket, batik, vases, mats, hats, wallets and bags made from Pandanus leaves.
Nightlife in Terengganu is relatively quiet. Local nightly recreational activities include a visit to the local warung(hawker stall) for a bite and some teh tarik while catching some cable TV or local TV programmes. Restaurants in Cukai town stay open till about 10pm while the warungs may stay open till about 11 pm and some even till midnight.
