Beach near Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

Kuala Terengganu Travel Guide

Malaysia

Kuala Terengganu is a city of 285,065 people on Malaysia’s east coast. It sits in the state of Terengganu and is a practical base for exploring this part of the country.

Most visitors arriving by air use Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG), which serves the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach trips require looking beyond the immediate area.

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Local time

285,065

Population

6,494 miles away

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Weather in Kuala Terengganu

Mon

33°

Tue

31°

Wed

32°

Know before you go

Pays in MYR

Plug type Type G

Emergency 999

Dial code +60

Tipping: Tipping is not as widespread in Malaysia as it is in some Western countries, but it's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas. Service charges are often included in restaurant and hotel bills.

Best time to visit Kuala Terengganu

Jan

28°26

Feb

28°18

Mar

29°19

Apr

31°21

May

32°26

Jun

31°26

Jul

31°23

Aug

31°29

Sep

31°28

Oct

30°29

Nov

29°29

Dec

28°27

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Kuala Terengganu

  • Pasir Panjang

    18 km away

  • Pantai Dedap

    18.1 km away

  • Pasir Binjai

    29.4 km away

  • Pasir Buntut

    29.8 km away

  • Pantai Merang

    31.3 km away

  • Pasir Teluk Belanga

    32.4 km away

  • Pasir Tenggara

    32.5 km away

  • Pasir Cina

    33.6 km away

Things to do in Kuala Terengganu

  1. Masjid Kristal

    muslim place of worship

    2 km

  2. Abidin Mosque

    muslim place of worship

    0.5 km

  3. Taman Tamadun Islam

    amusement park

    2.4 km

  4. Muzium Negeri Terengganu

    art museum

    4 km

  5. Masjid Al-Muktafi Billah Shah

    muslim place of worship

    1.3 km

  6. Voice Family Karaoke

    karaoke venue

    1.3 km

  7. Dhamma Vijaya Forest Monastery

    buddhist place of worship

    0.3 km

  8. Masjid Hiliran Kuala Terengganu

    muslim place of worship

    2.1 km

Getting there

Sultan Mahmud Airport · 6.7 km

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