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At the height of 200m above the ground, this hill on Jalan Kota gives a good view of the town."
View from Bukit Puteri
At the height of 200-m high above the ground, the historical Bukit Puteri is situated next to Istana Maziah; in fact, one can actually have quite an up-close and personal view of the Palace. Formerly a defense fortress built between 1831 and 1876 to defend the lands from enemy attack, Bukit Puteri also gives a great view of the Kuala Terengganu town.
The fortress
What remains whole until now include a large brass bell known as ‘genta’, which struck and chimed different tone as a message like the breaking of fast during Ramadan to the surrounding townfolks, a family of canons, flagpole, a lighthouse, cemetery and a fort.
The canon
Photo op
Admiring the trinkets at the stalls
Visitors to this highest point in Kuala Terengganu will understand the significance of this stronghold in the past when they see the areas surrounding it.
There’s also a row of small shops selling local handicrafts and trinkets in Bukit Puteri – after the tiring climb, one can certainly feast their eyes on the many things sold there.
Last viewed - May 21, 2012
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