Terengganu

• If you are staying at Redang, don't miss out on visiting the Chagar Hutang Turtle Sanctuary. Described as the most dense nesting beach in Peninsula Malaysia, it annually hosts up to 1,300 turtle nests. Plus, you can have a firsthand view of the work of turtle conservationists at the SEATRU Turtle Lab, situated in the lobby of Taaras.

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Pahang

• Visit A Little Farm On The Hill in Janda Baik. The organic farm is just over a few minutes’ drive from Genting Highlands. Aside from supplying some of the city’s top restaurants with speciality produce, it is an interesting location for workshops and private lunches.
• Nature lovers will enjoy visiting Taman Negara. The national park is home to many diverse flora and fauna. There is also the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, where many orphaned elephants are raised and given shelter. Fun fact: This elephant sanctuary was once the venue for one of our most iconic photo shoots of all time.
• If you’re looking for cooler weather, Pahang also is also home to hill resorts like Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands.

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Kelantan

• Pay a visit to Kopitiam Kita. Order the Roti Titab, which comprises a slice of Hailam bread toasted over a charcoal stove with margarine spread on top, kaya added at the four corners and a half-boiled egg laid in the middle. It is typically served with strong black Hailam coffee. Kopitiam Kita also serves local favourites such nasi air dingin, nasi dagang and nasi ayam pencen.
• Despite its image as a Muslim state, Kelantan is also home to some of the country's most interesting Thai Buddhist temples, with an estimate of 60 wats. Some temples to check off your list include the Kuan Yin of the Southern Sea in Kampung Balai, Wat Phothivihan for its famous reclining Buddha statue, and Wat Machimmaram which features a large sitting Buddha.

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Stay tuned for the next part of the series—the Klang Valley.