It is the departure point for boats to the Perhentian Islands.

There are a variety of tour operators that tourist can choose for getting to Perhentian Islands.

Small shops selling souvenirs of Perhentian Islands are also available around the town.

Imperial Japanese forces from Kota Bharu successfully invades Kuala Besut on 10 December 1942 in order to capture the airfield on Gong Kedak before proceeding to the capital of Terengganu.

This article about a location in the Sultanate of Terengganu is a stub.