Marang

Marang is a coastal town 15 km south of Kuala Terengganu, the main ferry departure point for Pulau Kapas. It has a fishing village atmosphere with stilt houses, a long jetty, and seafood restaurants.

By Plane

Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) in Kuala Terengganu is the nearest airport.

By Train

No train service. Terengganu has no mainline railway.

By Car / Road

Marang is on Highway 3 (or Highway 14 for inland towns), various from Kuala Terengganu.

A car is essential. Limited public transport.

• Local market — traditional market with local produce

• Surrounding countryside — padi fields, fishing villages, and coastal scenery

• Explore the local market — best in the morning

• Seafood lunch at local restaurants

• Photography of traditional village life

• Local food stalls — nasi dagang, keropok lekor, mee goreng; RM 3–7
• Seafood restaurants — ikan bakar, chilli crab; RM 10–20

• Teh tarik (RM 2)
• Fresh coconut water (RM 2–3)

• Budget: Local hotel (RM 40–70/night)
• Mid-range: Kuala Terengganu hotels (RM 80–150/night)

• Local market — fresh produce, dried seafood, keropok lekor

• Kuala Terengganu — state capital
• Kuala Terengganu and other Terengganu destinations