Best places in Kuala Berang 2026

Taman Negara Terengganu (Tasik Kenyir)

🌳 National Parks & Rainforest · Tasik Kenyir / Tanjung Mentong, Kuala Berang, Terengganu

☪️ Surau

The Terengganu side of Malaysia's great Taman Negara is reached the fun way, by speedboat across island-dotted Tasik Kenyir. Rangers at Tanjung Mentong check you in for jungle trails, waterfalls, kelah fish sanctuaries and Gua Bewah, where 4,000-year-old human remains were found. Far quieter than Kuala Tahan, with houseboats if you want to stay overnight on the lake.

Don't miss: Feeding the kelah (Malaysian mahseer) at the Sungai Petang fish sanctuary

⚠️ Not yet re-verified for 2026. Check fees, hours and that it is open before you go.

Sekayu Waterfall

💦 Waterfalls · Sekayu, Kuala Berang, Terengganu

🎟️ About RM2 adult / RM1 child☪️ Surau

A classic east-coast recreational forest with a series of cascades, picnic huts and chalets. A flat walk gets you to the main falls, and the upper tiers reward a little more effort.

Don't miss: The multi-tier fall and wide shallow pools

Gunung Lawit

🥾 Hiking Trails · Gunung Lawit, Kuala Berang, Terengganu

A serious 1,519m peak reached via Gunung Batil, hiked by few. For expedition-level hikers.

Don't miss: The Gunung Lawit summit ridge