Kelantan, Malaysia
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For most visitors, the charms
of Kelantan are found in the vitality of its culture and
its remote, unsullied beauty. The traditional sports of
giant kite-flying, top-spinning, silat, wayang kulit,
bird-singing competitions and the making of exquisite
handicrafts such as songket, batik, silverware and
mengkuang products still remain fixtures here, offering
a glimpse of traditional Malay culture in truly
spectacular setting.
Kelantan's coastline is almost
completely undeveloped, and offers a number of idyllic
beaches. Vast stretches of tropical forest cover the
state, and its southeastern corner forms part of the
Taman Negara National Park.
LOCATION
Coast
of Kelantan is the northernmost state on the East
Peninsular Malaysia. It has an area of 14,931 square
kilometres. Rustic settings of picturesque vampings
(villages) amidst padi-fields give insights into a way
of life that has endured the passing of time. Kelantan's
history dates to between 8000-3000 B.C. Chinese
historical documents chronicle the existence of a
government which had links with China, when Kelantan was
referred to as 'Ho-lo-tan'.
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Getting
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Kota Bahru
In
and Around Kota Bharu
New
Central Market
Night
Food Market
Bamboo
fort Bazaar
War
Museum
Islamic
Museum
Museum
of Royal Traditional & Customs
Royal
Museum
Handicraft
Village & Museum
State
Museum
Gelanggang
Seni (Cultural Centre)
Outside
Kota Bahru
Wat
Potivihan (cabang empat)
Wat
Uttamaran (Repek)
Wat
Pracacinaram (Wakaf Bahru)
Beach
Of Moonlight
Beach
of Seven lagoon
Dasar
Sabak Beach
Beach
Of Melody (Bachok)
Beach
Of Whispering Beach (Semerak)
Kampong
Sabak (fishing village)
Kuala
Besar (fishing village)
Lata
Beringin (Waterfall)
Jeram
Pasu (waterfall)
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Map
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Map
of Malaysia
Kelantan
Hotel Reservations
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Kota
Bahru
Forrmerly
KOTA BAHRU, city, West Malaysia
(Malaya), on the east levee of the Kelantan River,
near the Thai border and 8 miles (13 km) inland from
the South China Sea. Located in a fertile
agricultural area, Kota Baharu ("new
fort") is an industrial nucleus. It is
inaccessible from the sea because of sandbars and
relies on port facilities at nearby Tumpat. Kota
Baharu is served bythe airport at Peng Chepa and bya dense road network. Pasir Mas to the southwest is
the terminal for both the east coast railway and the
branch line north to Thailand. Kota Baharu was one
of the first places seized (Dec. 10, 1941) bythe
Japanese in the Singapore campaign in World War II.
Extensive industrial development undertaken around
the city in the late 1970s included a major
industrial estate at Pengkalan Chepa. Kota Baharu
Teachers' College was established there (1954). Pop.
(1980) 167,872.
Royal Museum
Istana Batu was designed and built in 1939
during the reign of Sultan Ismail I. It was used
as a venue for royal weddings as well as to
house royal guests. Today, it has been converted
into the Royal Museum where regalia and palace
items belonging to former Sultans are on
display. These include silverware, bedroom items
and furniture from the royal household. There is
also a photographic exhibition on the life of
the late Sultan of Kelantan. (Admission : RM
2.00)
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Museum of
Royal Traditions And Customs
Built in 1887 bySultan Muhamad II for his
grandson Long Kundur, this former palace, Istana
Jahar, is now a museum. The
intricate wood carvings are testimony to the
superb craftsmanship of the Kelantanese.
Photographs, artefacts and exhibits on
Kelantan's rich cultural heritage will keep
visitors enthralled.
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Islamic
Museum / Syura Hall
The history of Islam in Kelantan is well
documented in the artefacts and inscriptions
exhibited here. The setting - up of the Islamic
Museum is timely as Kelantan is one of the
centres of Islamic Learning.
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War Museum
The War Museum occupies the oldest brick
building in Kelantan, dating back to 1912. This
historic building now houses Japanese
memorabilia and documents relating to World War
Two.
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Handicraft
Village and Craft Museum
Kelantan's exquisite range of handicrafts is on
display here. Silverware, "songket", batik and
woodcarvings are exhibited and are
for sale as well.
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Istana Balai
Besar
This place was built bySultan Muhamad II in
1840 to replace his riverine on the Kelantan
river. It now serves as the venue for ceremonial
functions and investiture ceremonies.
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Merdeka
Square
This
site of many historical events, Merdeka Square
rose to prominence in 1844 after the completion
of the Istana Besar. It is also known as Padang
Bank.
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State Mosque
This mosque took ten years to build, i.e. from
1916 - 1926
during the reign of Sultan Ismail. Visitors are
required to seek
the the permission of the caretaker before
entering. They should
be properly attired and should remove their
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