5 days in Kuala Terengganu & Pulau Redang Itinerary

Once a small fishing village, Kuala Terengganu is now a developing city where skyscrapers often stand shoulder to shoulder with traditional kampong-style houses.

Get a sense of the local culture at Crystal Mosque and Masjid Sultan Zainal Abidin. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Batu Buruk beach and Pantai Teluk Bidara. Get out of town with these interesting Kuala Terengganu side-trips: Kuala Besut (Pantai Bukit Keluang & Scuba & Snorkeling). And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Kampung China (Chinatown), make a trip to Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque, examine the collection at Muzium Negeri Terengganu, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Bukit Puteri.

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Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Kuala Lumpur, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Kuala Terengganu, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to ride a ferry to Pulau Redang.

Pulau Redang represents a picturesque island paradise with clear turquoise waters, white beaches, and coral reefs teeming with exotic fish.

On the 2nd (Thu), tour the pleasant surroundings at Redang Marine Park Centre and then step off the mainland to explore Redang Island.

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You can ride a ferry from Kuala Terengganu to Pulau Redang in 2.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Pulau Redang are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.