About Pasar Payang (Central Market)
Pasar Payang (Central Market) is the main traditional market in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, located near the Terengganu River waterfront. It is renowned as a centre for local products including batik, songket, brassware, keropok lekor and fresh produce. The market operates from a modern multi-storey complex comprising Pasar Payang 1 and Pasar Payang 2, serving as a key commercial and cultural landmark for visitors to the city.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large, multi-level indoor market with hundreds of stalls arranged in narrow aisles. The ground floor typically offers fresh produce, dried seafood, keropok and local snacks, while upper floors focus on textiles such as batik and songket, handicrafts, brassware and souvenirs. The building is air-conditioned with escalators and elevators, located close to Kampung Cina and the riverfront, with a busy, vibrant atmosphere especially in the morning.
Key highlights
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Central traditional market for Terengganu batik and songket textiles
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Wide selection of local food products including keropok lekor, keropok keping and dried seafood
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Modern two-block complex (Pasar Payang 1 and Pasar Payang 2) with waterfront location
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Close proximity to Kampung Cina and Terengganu River