Terengganu State Museum

One of the main attraction of Terengganu, the state of faith, is the largest museum in the south east asia. Also called as Muzeum Losong, this museum is the pride of Terengganu peope because of its popularity all over the globe. This museum stores historical artefacts that worth many centuries of history and artworks that is a must-see for anyone that visited this museum.

This museum mainly displays the state’s and the country’s rich heritage in many galleries, such as the Islamic Gallery, the Royal Gallery, the Crafts Gallery, the Textile Gallery, the Nature Gallery, the Petroleum Gallery, and also contemporary and Modern arts and tool’s in more than 10 galleries.

Not so far from the main city, Kuala Terengganu, this museum is just 3 kilometers south of the city. A grand complex of the museum will appear upon your two eyes. This museum is located next to the river and the area with hills of Losong Hill.

Furthermore, the original Inscribe stone or locally called, Batu Bersurat is displayed in the main entrance of this museum. The stone is the proof of Terengganu as the earliest state to be influenced by Islam deeply. 

The Grand museum is a remarkable monument with magnificent complexes crossing the huge area of almost 28 hectares. Terengganu River made up the landscape of the museum, thus, making the museum accessible by road or by water.

Other than that, an old Palace of this state was moved here a while ago. This ancient palace was made out of no nails and it is a stunning architectural monument showing off the Malay’s splendid woodcarving and craftsmanship.

Crystal Mosque and Taman Tamadun Islam Monument Park

Terengganu. It is a magical land of many unregrettable experiences. It is located in Malaysia, a small country with a high level of development in technology. In this state, you would be able to see many beautiful landmarks that you will never forget along the course of your life. The uniqueness of each landmark are more than what we can imagine because of the history and meaning behind every landmarks. The natural beauty of the land next to a beautiful river plus the gardens around the Mosque is really breathtaking.

As the name already makes it obvious, yes this mosque is ‘wrapped’ by crystals. There are 4 towers on each corner is also covered by crystals. Inside the mosque, of course it is the place to pray, divided by male and female compartments. The air-conditioner in this mosque is always switched on because of the window is never opened.

Crystal Mosque on one side.

The view of Crystal Mosque at night.

Furthermore, the garden around the mosque connects the vicinity to the city of the Islamic world, windows on Islam. Taman Tamadun Islam Monument Park around the mosque is is one of the places that should be visited too since it is one of the main attraction of being in Terengganu. The park features 21 awesome Islamic Monuments as to reminiscence the rise of Islam into a well-known religion that was globalized during the period of time of each monument.

The list of the monuments are:_

v  National Mosque, Malaysia

v  Kudus Minar, Central Java, Indonesia

v  Pattani Central Mosque, Thailand

v  Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin, Brunei Darussalam

v  Taj Mahal, Agra, India

v  Nabawi Mosque, Madinah, Arab Saudi

v  Suleyman Mosque, Turkey

v  Great Mosque of Qairawan, Tunisia

v  The Palace of Hambra, Granada, Spain

v  Kalyan Minaret, Uzbekistan

v  Great Mosque of Agadez, Niger

v  Sheikh Lutfallah Mosque, Iran

v  Abu Nasr Parsa, Afghanistan

v  Xian Mosque, China

v  Kul Sharif Mosque, Kazan, Rusia

v  Badshahi Mosque, Lahore, Pakistan

v  Kubbah As-Sakhrah, Jerusalem Al-Haram Mosque, Mecca, Arab Saudi

v  Aleppo Citadel, Syria

v  Mosque of Mohamed Ali, Egypt

v  Great Mosque of Samarra, Iraq

Other than that, the visitors will get a free passport which described the history of each monuments briefly. A stamp will be rewarded each time you entered the Taman Tamadun Islam. It gave you benefits for next visit.