Bird singing competition Kota Bharu
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Take a stroll along the beach and admire the colorful fishing boats
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Cool off at the local waterfalls at Jeram Linang
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Kelantan is a beautiful state on the east coast which observes traditional customs. Kelantanese are gifted craftsmen and it shows in the rich textiles called Songket, silverware and brass work produced here.
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Songket is known for its gold or silver thread intricately woven into the fabric. It is used to make beautiful attire and souvenir items. Pick up a piece of songket on your travel here. They make wonderful wall hanging and pillows.
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Spend an afternoon flying a Malaysian kite called a Wau on the beach
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Tourist Sites in Kelantan
Kelantan Culture Complex
Kelantan's rich culture is showcased at this
centre. Watch demonstrations of giant kite
(wau bulan) flying, giant top spinning and
listen to the giant drums (rebana ubi).
Cha Cave, Ulu Kelantan
Hoabhonians and Neolithics were
discovered here. Cha Caves is considered
as one of the most actively researched in
the Peninsular Malaysia.
Irama Beach
Located 1km north of Bachok, Pantai
Irama (Beach of Melody) is famous for its
gently sloping beach, clear waters and
good visitor facilities.
Guillemard Railway Bridge
This railway bridge which was built across
the Kelantan River in Kursial in the 1920s
was once strategically destroyed by the
British Armed Forces.
Mount Stong
This is Kelantan's highest mountain at
1422m. Located here is a cave, Gua Ikan
(Fish Cave). Its name is derived from a
solitary rock that looks like a fish.
Handicraft Village and Craft Museum
Also known as 'Balai Getam Guri', the
Handicraft Museum which is located in the
town of Kota Bharu features a selection of
Kelantan handicraft in traditional
embroidery, songket weaving, batik
printing, silversmithing and matting.
Istana Balai Besar (Palace with Great
Hall)
Built in 1840 on the orders of Sultan
Mohamed II, the Istana Balai Besar
replaces the old palace, Istana Kota Lama
on the Sungai Kelantan (Kelantan River).
Wakaf Che Yeh
Wakaf Che Yeh along Jalan Kuala Krai in
Kota Bharu is a favourite shopping
destination in Kelantan and attracts people
from all over.
Kampung Blok Ulu Kusial Homestay
Ever imagine yourself staying in a remote
Malay Village in Kelantan, where the pace
is unhurried and the folks friendly?
Kampung Blok Ulu Kusial is one of the best
places to go to experience this.
Gua Musang
Numerous limestone hills near this remote
town in Kelantan make it a potential centre
for rock climbing but there is only one spot
to do so.
Mount Swettenham
Mount Swettenham is along the
Kelantan-Pahang border in Cameron
Highlands, Pahang and is easily climbed in
a day from Blue Valley in the highlands.
Kuala Koh National Park
Kuala Koh is the new entry point to Taman
Negara. This is still a lightly visited area
with superb wilderness and pristine rivers
flowing down from the mountains of Tahan,
Perlis, Penumpu and Gagau.
Muhammadi Mosque / State Mosque
It was named Muhammadi Mosque, taken
after the late Sultan Muhammad IV who
fully dedicated his live to Kelantan.
Lata Rek (Rek Waterfall)
One of several river attractions in
Kelantan, Lata Rek is the ideal spot for
some solitude and soul-searching.
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