Situated on the north-eastern coast of the peninsula and bordered in northwest by Kelantan, the southwest by Pahang, and the east by the South China Sea, Terengganu isu is blessed with many scenic coastal places and exquisitely beautiful islands.

Its interior is dominated with forested hills and boasts the largest man made lake in Southeast Asia, Lake Kenyir, which is a big attraction for day-trippers and those who enjoy nature holidays.

Gem-like islands that attract holidaymakers from all over the world include the gorgeous Pulau Redang, Pulau Perhentian, Pulau Kapas, Pulau Tenggol and Pulau Lang.  All have crystal waters and incredible dive on snorkeling sites.  Theislands are also well-connected to the mainland by ferry services and all offer good orbasic accommodation.

Having a majority Malay population, the Malay's culture predominates here and traditional pastimes such as kite-flying, and top-spinning contests, along with traditionalarts and crafts such as batik and songket thrive in this state.  Terengganu was traditionally famous for boat-building, with highly decorated carved wooden boats called bangau found in the harbour of every village and town but now, this activity can only be seen in certain places such as Pulau Duyung near the state capital of Kuala Terengganu.

Kuala Terengganu is a clean bustling coastal town with numerous heritage sites for visitors to see.  Other popular towns are Dungun, which is famous for its turtle hatcheries, Chukai in the south with its nice coastal villages and traditional food, and Kerteh with its huge petro-chemical complexes.