Strange/Weird Banana?

I have one strange evidence to share with friends. It is not a big story or a huge evidence in criminal scope of law. It is just some photographs of real evidence. It was about a banana tree belonging to my mother in law which produced fruits twice.

The banana just popping out from the trunk. Strange isn't it?

Short Tour Around Kuala Terengganu - Part 3

Where To Go - Part 3

The most probable place to go next is the Islamic Civilization Park at Pulau Wan Man. From Pulau Duyong you have to enter interchange to the Bridge of Sultan Mahmud heading towards the City Center. You will pass by many places of interest on the way to Islamic Civilization Park ( ICP ), such as the all time crowded Mydin Shopping Mall, GIANT Hypermarket, Cabang Tiga Market and the Terengganu State Museum.

Mydin Mall Kuala Terengganu

Terengganu State Museum, claimed to be the largest museum in South East Asia

Not far away from the Museum is the entrance to Pulau Wan Man. Beautiful decorated and handcrafted gate welcoming us just before entering the ICP. 

Inside the ICP you will enjoy the sight of Islamic Civilization Theme of the Park whereby you will visit the Crystal Mosque, Islamic Convention Center, the Islamic Park and the most valuable one is the Islamic Monument Park itself.

the Crystal Mosque of ICP

entrance gate to Monument Park in ICP

public park in ICP

Islamic Convention Center in ICP

one of the Islamic building inside the ICP

Islamic Museum

You must visit the Islamic Monument Park here in the ICP. You will witness all the historical buildings or monuments in history of the Islamic Civilization which were shown in replicas. Replicas of the Sacred Mosque of Saudi Arabia ( Masjidil Haram ),  the Dome of the Rock of Palestine (Al Aqsa Mosque), Medina/Nabawi Mosque, Blue Mosque of Istanbul Turkey, Red Mosque, Al Hambra Citadel of Spain, Taj Mahal of India, Sharjah Museum, Nasr Pasra Shrine of Iran, as well as Malaysia National Mosque of Kuala Lumpur and plenty others.

replica of Sharjah Museum in ICP

replica of Blue Mosque ( Aya Sophia )

replica of Nasr Pasra's Shrine in ICP

National Mosque of Malaysia also have its replica in ICP

al-Hambra citadel of Spain also available in ICP

You can choose, either to walk or take a tour by train around and inside the Monument Park.

tour train inside Monument Park of ICP

It is late in the afternoon and I presume your 1 day trip is insufficient for you to complete your visit to the ICP. Never mind, you may come again next time, just to visit ICP only. Next time, please  also include the Terengganu State Museum in your tour list.

part of Terengganu State Museum

Short Tour Around Kuala Terengganu - Part 2

Where To Go : Part 2

For your next destination, I propose to you to visit Pulau Duyung, which is just opposite of the Market and on the other side of the river.

view of Ri-Yaz Marina of Pulau Duyong from the Market

While on the way to Pulau Duyong, we will pass by another weekend attraction in Kuala Terengganu, the Balik Bukit Public Park. This Park is facing the River of Terengganu and lately has became a new popular destination for visitors especially during weekends.

part of Balik Bukit Public Park in the center of Kuala Terengganu City

To go to Pulau Duyong you have to cross the river of Terengganu through the Bridge of Sultan Mahmud and exit the bridge to Pulau Duyong.

interchange to Pulau Duyong from the Bridge of Sultan Mahmud

 You will be welcomed by the Gate of Monsoon Cup, Pulau Duyong.

On the left of the Gate is Mangrove trees garden preserved by the appropriate local authority.

mangroves trees beside the road to Ri-Yaz Hotel, Pulau Duyong

You may have to pass the security guard for a simple checking before you can enter the compound of Ri-Yaz Heritage Spa and Hotel. Next is the famous view of the Hotel which became the host for the participants of the Monsoon Cup every year.

The Cup is part of the prestige Swedish Cup Competition which have been participated by top teams throughout the world.

Ri-Yaz Hotel, Pulau Duyong

Ri-Yaz Marina, Pulau Duyong

a single bungalow house in Ri-Yaz Hotel & Spa, Pulau Duyong

splendid view from Ri-Yaz Marina, Pulau Duyong

After having some tea in the Restaurant of the Hotel we should visit the Pulau Duyong boat makers. Their products have been well established and known throughout the world. The boats produced here are made from Teak and Chengal woods which were suitable for yachts, fishing boats and trawlers.

Finally, here is the map to Pulau Duyong if you want to visit this place again.

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Short Tour Around Kuala Terengganu - Part 1

Where To Go?

Part 1

If you have only 1 day in Kuala Terengganu, you may be do not know where to go. You might be spending your time around the beach of Batu Buruk or Pasar Payang/Central Market or just have sweet moments with the loved one in hotel room. 

I can propose to you to adjust your programs properly so that more places can be visited within the limited times that you have.

First, get a transport. If you can drive, rent a cheap and small car  from the hotel you stay for easy parking and maneuvering. You can rent the car for 10 hours which will cost about MYR60.00. 

rental for this Perodua Kancil will cost about MYR6.00 per hour

or get this fuel saver Viva for MYR10.00 per hour rent

Your first location is Pasar Payang/Central Market. If this is your first destination of the day, you must go to this market as early as 8.00 am. You should be able to have a parking lot for your car at this time. You must have checklist for your shopping here.

 Choose your parking location. You can choose whether to have an underground parking lots under the Bazar Warisan which is just opposite of the Market, or parking lots beside the road itself or the one with 5 storey parking lots which attached to the Market.

Bazar Warisan with underground parking lots

 I presume you might need not less than 2 hours to be spent here. The Market also have food courts for visitors to have meals here. You may try local foods, beverages and cuisines for your breakfast. The prices are reasonable.

some local foods and cuisine

 Next, go to the dry and wet portion to see fresh vegetables and fruits for sale.

 Then visit the textiles section for a view to local silk production as well as the local copper wares.

I presume to this extent, visitors already completed 2 hours inside the Market. Next is to get out from the parking lot and heading towards 2nd destination. You may stop and take some deep breathe for fresh air along the riverside portion of the Market.