Gemia Island, Terengganu
A tiny island near Kapas off Terengganu's coast, known for white sand, clear water and reef snorkelling on a day trip from Marang.
- 420 km
- 5.5-6.5 hours
Beaches & Islands · Terengganu
- Batu Buruk Beach, Kuala Terengganu Terengganu · 480 km
Kuala Terengganu's city beach, popular for sunset walks, seafood stalls and family outings, with a long sandy shore on the South China Sea.
Kapas Island Terengganu · 450 kmThe 'Cotton Island' lives up to its name! Soft white sand, calm turquoise waters, and laid-back vibes make this Terengganu gem perfect for families.
Kemasik Beach, Kemaman Terengganu · 380 kmA quiet east-coast beach in Kemaman district, Terengganu, with casuarina trees and long stretches of sand for a peaceful stop on the coast road.
Lang Tengah Island Terengganu · 500 kmA quieter alternative to Redang! Pulau Lang Tengah lies in Kuala Nerus District, Terengganu, and is reached by ferry from Merang on the mainland.
Perhentian Besar, Terengganu Terengganu · 520 kmThe larger Perhentian island, with calmer, more resort-style beaches such as Teluk Pauh and Tanjung Basi, and good snorkelling and diving around its reefs.
- Perhentian Islands Terengganu · 500 km
Paradise for snorkelers! Crystal-clear waters teeming with sea turtles, colorful coral reefs, and tropical fish. Two main islands - Perhentian Besar (Big) for families and Perhentian Kecil…
Terengganu
- 8 Domes Mosque, Jerteh, Besut Terengganu · 452 km
Impossible to miss, eight brightly striped onion domes in blue, green and gold give this Besut mosque its name (Lapan Kubah, 'Eight Domes') and make it one of Terengganu's most distinctive…
- Abidin Mosque (State Mosque), Kuala Terengganu Terengganu · 452 km
Over 200 years old: one of Malaysia's oldest mosques, dated to about 1793 (sources give the late 1700s to 1808). A historic white mosque in the heart of Kuala Terengganu, long predating…
- Al-Muktafi Billah Shah Mosque, Kuala Terengganu Terengganu · 452 km
Also known as the Ladang Mosque, this listed Kuala Terengganu mosque serves the state capital with regular congregational prayers.
- Al-Mustaqim Mosque, Kg. Gemuruh Terengganu · 436 km
A mosque in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. Visitors are welcome outside prayer times, so dress modestly and check visiting hours.
- Bazar Ramadan Dataran Shahbandar Terengganu · 437 km
A Ramadan bazaar in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. It opens in the afternoon during Ramadan only, and the dates change every year. Go before sunset, bring cash, and check the opening hours.
- Besut Paragliding Park Official Terengganu · 446 km
A paragliding site in Besut, Terengganu. Book with a licensed operator, wear the safety gear provided, and check age, health and weather limits before you go.
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