Apr 12 2009
Our Hometown - Terengganu (Part III)
What do we usually do while in Terengganu? Usually, we make a beeline to Pasar Payang in KualaTerengganu. At Pasar Payang, you can find everything (well, almost everything) you want to find associated and special to Terengganu.
At the ground floor of the market (Pasar means market in Malay), you can find wet market selling fresh produce, spices, fruits and traditional cookies and plenty of food items for sale. One of the famous product of Terengganu is Keropok. You can find Keropok Ikan (fish crackers) both the uncooked and the ready-to-eat varieties in abundance. There are plenty of other types of crackers such as prawns crackers available here too, not to mention plenty of dried seafood to choose from.
And don’t forget about Keropok Lekor too! Keropok lekor may look nasty, but they are delicious.
On the floor above is where you can find local handicrafts such as batik, songket, textiles, handbags (as per photo below) and also touristy souvenirs such as your must have T-Shirts, key chains and many more. The prices here are quite affordable too! Don’t be afraid to haggle the price with the shopkeeper - that’s the fun part of shopping here.
Around Pasar Payang is where you can find alternative mode of transportation that may not be found in other cities like Kuala Lumpur.
The trishaw in the photo above is not for the tourist. It is pretty much used by local people (especially elderly women) to get around the area.
Two very colourful Bot penambang (ferry boat) to Seberang Takir.
