This complex houses several traditional Terengganu houses and palaces of up to 200 years old. It offers a homestay for guests to experience living in a traditional Terengganu house. It is about 10 minutes by road from Kuala Terengganu.
Pura Tanjung Sabtu is located on 14 acres of lawns, gardens and fruit orchards, a family inheritance. Once the country retreat of the late H.H. Sultan Zainal Abidin III of Terengganu, it lies on a promontory of the slow-moving Nerus River, a tributary of Terengganu River, overhung with luxuriant natural vegetation of bamboo, Rengas trees and Nibong palm. Its name is a combination of the Sanskrit word Pura which means "palace, temple or city", and Tanjung Sabtu which is the name of the village where it is located.
Pura Tanjung Sabtu is built in the style of a rustic yet princely Terengganu palace. It is a major conservation work ensuring the survival of nine (9) endangered 19th century Terengganu Malay timber houses. The houses are elevated about three meters above ground, which provides air circulation, protection from flooding and for stray wildlife. The houses have steep tiered roofs with curved gable ends, the “Peles” is constructed from Chengal (Neobalanocarpus Heimii) timber, well known for its durability.
You can go fishing or catching fresh-water prawns along Sungai Nerus. Other attractions include boating or rafting along the river. A daily ferry service is also available. Locals use the service to go shopping or do their business at Pasar Payang in Kuala Terengganu. |
