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Places of Interest
In Kota Bharu
Cultural Centre
Here, visitors to Kota Bharu, the capital of Kelantan, can view
the traditional arts of Kelantan, including kiteflying, rebana
(giant drums), silat (martial arts), giant top spinning, wayang
kulit (shadow play).
Located in Jalan Mahmood near Perdana Hotel, the Cultural Centre
is open from February to October except during the fasting month.
Rebana Ubi
Buluh Kubu Central
Market
Kelantan's Central Market is one of the most vibrant and
enjoyable sites in the country. The sights, sounds, and colours
are uniquely Kelantanese--women traders display
brilliantly-coloured fresh graden produce, food stands grill
delectable barbecued chicken, and craftsmen offer traditional
wares like Kelantanese silver rose bowls. The market is probably
the most photographed site in the country, and it is especially
lively in the mornings.
Gunung Stong
Kelantan's highest mountain at 1,422 metres. Located here is Gua
Ikan (Fish Cave). Its name is derived from a lone rock that looks
like a fish. To cave explorers on an expedition, part of the lure
is trying to find a pot of gold believed to have been hidden
during the Japanese Occupation.
Museum of Royal Traditions and
Customs
Built in 1887 by Sultan Muhammad II for his grandson Long Kundur,
this former palace, Istana Jahar, is now a museum of cultural
history. The intricate wood carvings are testimony to the superb
craftsmanship of the Kelantanese. Photographs, artifacts and
exhibits on Kelantan's rich cultural heritage will keep visitors
enthralled.
Masjid Kampung Laut
Believed to be one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia. The mosque
was actually dismantled and rebuilt piece by piece from its
original site at Kampung Laut because floods from the nearby
river threatened its structure. The mosque was built entirely
without the use of nails. It is located at Nilam Puri.
Merdeka Square
Previously known as Padang Kelupang, Merdeka Square is one of
many such central civic spaces in Malaysia. The British built
most of the country's padangs as central open spaces around which
revolved the buildings, and the life, of the colonial
administration. When Malaysia declared its independence on 31
August 1957, the square was renamed Merdeka Square.
Wat Photivihan Jambu
The shrine of the largest reclining Buddha in South-East Asia is
situated in the village of Kg Jambu, 12 km north of Kota Bharu
Pantai Cahaya Bulan (PCB)
Pantai Cahaya Bulan is located on the northeast stretch of the Kelantan coastline, just 9.6 km from Kota Bharu. The beach is shaded by tall casuarina trees which provides an ideal place for picnics and relaxation. Comfortable chalets are available at the beach. On your way to PCB, stop by at the various cottage industries along the road here. You can see batik printing, songket weaving, kite-making and copper-tooling.
Pantai Dasar Sabak
Well, here's a beach with a difference! It was here, 13 km from Kota Bharu, that the Japanese troops landed in 1941 before occupying Malaya and Singapore.
Pantai Irama
Pantai Irama or the "Beach of Melody" is one beach that lives up to its name. Located 25 km south of Kota Bharu it is regarded as the most beautiful beach in Kelantan.
Pantai Dalam Rhu
It is also known as Pantai Bisikan Bayu which means "Beach of Whispering Breeze". Take a swim or relax under the shade of casuarina trees.
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