Trip to Malaysia

I visited the eastern coastal cities of Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu of Malaysia from 4 April to 12 April 2013. The most interesting places are the Tin mine museum at Sungai Lembing, Palace Museum at Pekan, and Islamic Cultural Park at Kuala Terengganu. They are not so popular among foreign visitors. However, local people regard them as cultural treasure and visit frequently.

 The exhibits inside Sungai Lembing Museum such as mining equipments and workers' attire take visitors back to the glorious era of this small town, famous for its tin-ores during the early 20th century.

   This picture was taken on 7 April, 2013. It is located at Pekan, a small town situated on the banks of Pahang River, about 50 km south of Kuantan City. Visitors can view several models of wooden ships inside this gallery, which is located next to the old palace, now named as Sultan Abu Bakar Palace.

This Chinese temple, located at Chinatown in Kuala Terengganu city, recognizes the obvious standing of immigrants from South China, most Cantonese. Visitors from Hong Kong find it convenient to communicate with them.

    Tengu Tengah Zaharah Mosque, known as floating mosque, is built in 1994 on a submerged platform. As it is located at the estuary of Ibai River, it creates an illusion of floating when the water level rises during high tide.

This Chinese temple is located at Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur. It is a typical feature of Chinatown.

Islamic Civilisation Park is the most distinguished attraction of the Teregganu state. This is the first theme park in the world to showcase Islamic architecture. This steel-made glittering grand structure, known as Crystal Mosque, is the park's icon. Visitors can view the replicas of 21 historic Islamic monuments, such as Taj Mahal in India, Grand Mosque of Xi-an in China, and Masjidil Haram in Saudi Arabia.