Pulau Duyong

Pulau Duyong is a river island in Kuala Terengganu long known for traditional wooden boatbuilding and quiet fishing-village life. Craftsmen still shape hulls by hand, keeping East Coast maritime skills alive amid the estuary’s slow rhythms. Cross by short bridge or boat for a gentle exploration of workshops, riverside paths and kampung scenes—ideal when you want heritage without the pace of the main city waterfront. Photography of working boatbuilders is best with a friendly greeting first; support the island by buying small crafts or a drink, and leave room in your schedule for simply watching the river drift by.