Pulau Duyung, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
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Kuala Terengganu

Kuala Terengganu is located at on at the east coast of the peninsula at the mouth of the Sungai Terengganu river. It’s the capital of the state of Terengganu which forms together with Kedah and Kelatan the heartland of malay culture. KT is good stop for one or 2 days before moving on along the eastcoast or towards the National Park / Tasik Kenyir. There are also day trips available to Pulau Rendang (Island) and Tasik Kenyir (Lake)

Taman Negara

Taman Negara National Park was established in Malaysia in 1938/1939 as the King George V National Park. It was renamed to Taman Negara after Independence, which literally means “national park” in Malay. The total area of Taman Negara is 4,343 km².

Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

Pulau Duyung

Address: Pulau Duyung, Kuala Terengganu
Pulau Duyung, Island in the river mouth of Sungai Terengganu across the city center with malay Kampungs and traditional boat making

Island in the river mouth of Sungai Terengganu across the city center with malay Kampungs and traditional boat making

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Take the ferry from jetty just south of Chinatown (next to Hotel Seri Malaysia, RM1), it only takes 5min to get there
When you arrive at Pulau Duyung jetty walk to the left in between the Kampung houses to find the boat makers and watch them at work



Pulau Duyung Links:
Pulau Duyung Information (journeymalaysia.com)
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