.How Did I Spend My Semester Holidays?.

HELLO. How are you readers?? Hope that all of you were in the pink of health. Last two weeks would be our semester break after entering the life of a college student for Semester II . And it was such a pleasant relieve because I don’t think any of us could take another pressure after weeks of quizzes and test. My friends and I were planning to take a vacation to Terengganu.


On the first day, we went to LA Hot Spring in Besut. The hotspring is very special with its water temperature ranging from 45 - 49 degrees Ceicius. The water contains natural sulphur which is said to have healing properties.



Then we go to Tasik Kenyir or known well as Malaysia's largest rock-filled hydroelectric dam. Surrounded by a lush tropical jungle, the Kenyir Lake is a popular and ideal retreat for nature lovers, anglers, photo enthusiasts and fun seekers. We have some wonderful experiences there when we get in canoeing besides enjoying the fresh atmosphere there.

The next day we deciced to go to Chendering which is the site of the Malaysian Handicraft Centre. The centre offers visitors a wide variety of Malaysian handicraft and also an insight into handicraft making. Some of the attractive items which can be found here are songket, batik, vases, and mats, hats, wallets and bags made from pandanus leaves. We also get a chance to witness first hand the skills of local artisans in songket and basket weaving besides the batik painting.



Then we went to Pasar Payang which is a must-visit especially for the first-time visitors to this Sea turtle state. The Central Market is located by the Terengganu River. It is a favourite destination of tourists as this combination of a wet market and shopping arcade sells interesting local handicrafts like batik, brassware, brocade and songket alongside fresh local produce like fruits, vegetables and fish, or even the local delicacies such as the Keropok Lekor, made of grounded fish and flour, and 'serunding', the spicy flavoursome meat floss. It is a great shopping destination and an interesting sight.




The most enjoyable moment is when we get to visit to Yak Yah River which is famous for the fact that it is home to one of the biggest firefly colonies in Malaysia. As dusk fell, flashing fireflies can be found throughout the 13 kilometres length of the river, although the best ‘lights’ display is said to be about 5 kilometres from the jetty. Thousands, if not millions of fireflies get together, creating is a wondrous symphony of lights that is truly a sight to behold.



Due to its geographical location and historical background, Terengganu cuisine displays a strong influence of Thai, Chinese and Indian cuisines. Dining out in Terengganu is relatively inexpensive and there are always plenty of choices ranging from hotels to hawker stalls. With endless variety of delicious temptations available day or night in Terengganu, your taste buds may need to work overtime to savour it all. Lompat Tikam, Sata, Nasi dagang and laksam Terengganu are among the signature cuisines of Terengganu.




We bought some souveniers as the remembrance to this vacation. We were very happy and hopefully we can have these wonderful experiences together again. :)