Known as a major fishing port and one of the important trading ports in Malaysia, Kuala Terengganu is the capital of the northern state of Terengganu situated at the mouth of the Terengganu River. This city also serves as the main gateway for tourists who are visiting the popular tropical spots like Redang Island, Lang Tengah Island and Kapas Island. Travelling by bus is the best way to explore the state and you can easily book the express bus tickets to and fro Kuala Terengganu Bus Station through Easybook without having to go queue up at the counter.
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Kuala Terengganu is easily accessible via road transports and the best way to get there is by intercity buses or taxis. Visitor can come through Kuala Terengganu Bus Station where local buses and interstate coaches that connect routes to all major cities and neighbouring towns in Peninsular Malaysia as well as Singapore are provided.
The Kuala Terengganu Bus Terminal – also known as Hentian Bas MPKT – is strategically located in the center of the city on Jalan Sultan Zainal Abidin, which is also nearby most common tourist attractions and landmarks. Local intercity bus Bas Bandar also stops here making it easy for people to travel in and out of the terminal. This bus station also acts as a stopover for travellers headed to the beautiful Redang Island and Perhentian Island.
There are many express bus operators that provide daily routes travelling between Kuala Terengganu and the other bus stations within Peninsular Malaysia. Here are some of the more popular routes and its accompanying operators that you can choose from in order for you to make your booking with on Easybook platforms.
Melaka Sentral, Melaka ? Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu: Cepat & Cekap Express, Ekspress Mutiara, Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd), Transnasional
Kuala Lumpur ? Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu:Ekspress Mutiara, Mata Air Ekspres, Mega Jaya Express, Shira Transliner (Klang & Shah Alam), Transnasional, UBT Group
Johor ? Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu: Cepat & Cekap Express, Ekspress Mutiara, KKKL Sdn Bhd, Transnasional
Penang ? Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu: Cepat & Cekap Express
Selangor ? Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu: Ekspress Mutiara, Mata Air Ekspres, Mega Jaya Express, Shira Transliner (Klang & Shah Alam), Transnasional, UBT Group
Ipoh, Perak ? Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu: Rhinoariel Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd
Kelantan ? Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu: Cepat & Cekap Express, Ekspress Mutiara, Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd), Transnasional
Pahang ? Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu: Cepat & Cekap Express, Ekspress Mutiara, Express Kesatuan, Nini Express (K. Terengganu), Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd), Transnasional
Kuala Terengganu is one of the most attractive city in Malaysia and it attracting tourist from all over the world.You could visit one of the many beautiful tropical islands nearby Kuala Terengganu such as snorkeling havens at Perhentian Island, Lang Tengah Island, Kapas Island or Redang Island.
Alternatively, you can move on to the Central Market known as Pasar Payang where it houses all kind of goods like batik, food and handcrafts with a small hill known as Bukit Puteri situated nearby. Visitor can also find old artefacts and monuments on top of the hill.
Batu Buruk Beach is located not far away from the city centre and perfect for family recreational activities like kite flying and picnicking but is considered dangerous for swimming. Visitors are able to go on horse carriage rides, horse ride and ATV motor rides, which makes this beach an interesting place to visit.
There are lot of other places of interest for you to visit including the Terengganu State Museum which is one of the largest museum complexes in Malaysia and Southeast Asia that covers 27 hectares. Other attractions include the Islamic Heritage Park, Chinatown, Crystal Mosque, Sultan's Palace, Sekayu Park, Village of Rhusila, Suterasemai Silk Centre and Seberang Takir. You will never be bored when you are in Kuala Terengganu.
Kuala Terengganu retains strong Malay influences so they obviously have some of the best local Malay cuisine for you to try. There are plenty of great simple local food available in town including Chinese cuisines that you will make you come back for more. Now what are some of the dishes you can expect when visiting this town?
When you talk about Kuala Terengganu famous food, Laksam or Kuala Terengganu Laksa and Nasi Dagang are definitely on the list. Laksam is a different kind of laksa compared to what you are may know from Penang, Sarawak or other places in Malaysia. The rice noodle is prepared either with cooked or uncooked fish curry gravy. The Nasi Dagang is a delicious combination of white fragrant rice and white sticky rice mix with coconut milk that will keep you full and satisfied.
Famous local delicacy keropok lekor which is a local fish cracker can found along the roads of Kuala Terengganu. The other items such as nasi kerabu, pulut lepa, ketupat sotong and kuih salad are also not to be missed when you visit this town. Visitor can also find some great Chinese food such as roti paun and curry noodles at Chinatown as well.
Kuala Terengganu Bus Stop is located right in the city center, so you can literally walk to a great selection of value-for-money accommodations within 5 to 10 minutes from the station to save some time. You can choose Felda Residence Kuala Terengganu which won the Best Hotel Services as given by the Ministry of Tourism Malaysia in 2008/2009. Other sports you can check yourself into are Grand Puteri Hotel, Uptown Eco Hotel, Hotel Tanjong Vista, Hotel YT Midtown, J Suites Hotel or Suite 18 Boutique Hotel. They are all close to business centre and several local attractions.
Let’s complete your journey by booking a Kuala Terengganu Bus Terminal ticket on our website or mobile app now! Check out the bus schedule listed on our website and follow this simple step-by-step guide on How to Book Bus Tickets. We look forward to serving you trips to and fro Kuala Terengganu soon!
