The sultan's palace
For royal occasions.
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The official palace of the Sultan of Terengganu, at the foot of Bukit Puteri in central Kuala Terengganu. It was built in the late nineteenth century, between 1895 and 1897 by most accounts, to replace the Green Palace, which had been destroyed by fire. It is a long two-storey building in pale cream with red tiled roofs, in a style blending European colonial design with Malay touches, overlooking neat gardens behind a wall. It hosts official royal occasions such as the sultan's birthday, royal weddings, the conferment of titles and the reception of guests. The palace is not open to visitors, so a visit means seeing it from outside through the gate and fence; from the top of neighbouring Bukit Puteri it makes a fine sight with the city and the river. It is a few steps from the Abidin Mosque and Bukit Puteri, so pass it on a walk around the old centre.
For royal occasions.
Palace, city and river.
Near the Abidin Mosque.
At the foot of Bukit Puteri, central Kuala Terengganu
Bukit Puteri and Istana MaziahA small hill with a big history in the heart of Kuala Terengganu, only about twe1 minute walk
Abidin MosqueTerengganu's old royal mosque, known as the White Mosque and the Big Mosque, in 3 minutes walk
Chinatown and Turtle AlleyA small historic quarter along Jalan Bandar, once called Chinese Village Street,10 minutes walk
Kuala Terengganu DrawbridgeThe first drawbridge in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, crossing the mouth of the T11 minutes walkNo, the palace is reserved for official royal occasions and is not open to tourists; enjoy it from the gate or from Bukit Puteri.