Bird singing competition is popular in Malaysia
Bird singing competition
Kota Bharu
Fly the Malaysian kite called the Wau on the beach
Malaysian fishermen bringing their boats in after their catch
Take a stroll along the
beach and admire the
colorful fishing boats
Cool off at the local waterfalls Jeram Linang
Cool off at the local
waterfalls at Jeram
Linang
Kelantan silverware
Kelantan Silver by gifted craftsmen
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.
The weaving of Songket material
Songket material
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.
Kris the Malaysian sword
Spend an afternoon
flying a Malaysian kite
called a Wau on the
beach
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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