About 17 km from Kuala Terengganu, the beach of Marang is famous for its rustic setting. Scenery of its fishing village, and of boats returning at dusk with the day's catch, is a favorites on postcards, as well as the subject of many award-winning photographs. You can get here by taxi or Marang and

Dungun Bus at Kuala Terengganu Bus Station.

Marang is also picturesque fishing village, it welcomes her visitors with tall swaying coconut trees, cool fresh air, an incredibly beautiful lagoon and a fleet of fishing trawlers.  Any visitor to Marang will be easily captivated by its natural beauty and simplistic ambience.

Pulau Kapas

Pulau Kapas was one of the first few islands in Terengganu to be developed.  It is conveniently located 6km away from Marang.  From Marang Jetty, It takes about 15 minutes to reach Pulau Kapas.  Pulau Kapas is indeed an ideal family retreat as there are many activities to engage in...  The crystal-clear waters have abundant marine life.  Chalet, resorts and camping grounds dotted the beach fronts.  More...

Pulau Gemia

Pulau Gemia is a privately-owned island 800m to the north of Pulau Kapas.  Its white sandy beaches are interspersed with rock formations while its great variety of marine life are a big draw to entice snorkelers and divers.  The forests on the island guarantee the preservation of the fragile ecosystem.  Special footpaths have been cleared for jungle trekkers to observe and admire the beauty of nature at Pulau Gemia.  More...

Pantai Kelulut (Kelulut Beach)

Renowned for the yearly Cultural Fiesta, Pantai Kelulut has all the basic facilities such as public toilets, restaurants, grocery shops and even weekly night markets.  The alluring powdery sand attracts many visitors.

Kampung Rhu Renggeh

- Handicrafts & Dried Seafood Stalls

If you are traveling south of Kuala Terengganu, the moment you enter the district of Marang, you will find stalls selling handicrafts and dried seafood.  The handicrafts are mainly rattan products, weaved mengkuang and wood-carving and batik products, all at a reasonable price.  Among the dried seafood on sale are different dried fish, dried squids, anchovies, shrimp paste and fish and shrimp crackers.