Kuala Krai Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide
Kuala Krai is a small town located in the state of Kelantan, and used to be part of the Malaysian tropical rain forest as recent as the 20th Century before being developed to the town that it is today after the introduction of rail road travel. Place of interest includes the Lata Berangin Waterfall, a…
The Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan
The Handicraft Village and Craft Museum is where visitors can discover and learn about the history of the progress of various arts and handicraft of Kelantan . Exhibitions Here, visitors will be shown exhibits pertaining to local handicraft industry. Displays of Kelantan-styled fine craft can be seen, among them batik, which is the state’s best…
Pantai Tok Bali (Tok Bali Beach), Kelantan
Pantai Tok Bali is one of the many beautiful beaches that dot the coast of Kelantan. Compared to other more commercialized beach, Tok Bali beach is relatively quiet and more serene as it is surrounded by green casuarinas. Visitors will find only peace and quiet here as this is one of the more secluded beaches…
What To Eat In Kelantan
Located in the north-eastern corner of Peninsular Malaysia is the state of Kelantan. It is a state which is full of paddy fields, fishing villages, and beautiful beaches as well. The majority of the people in Kelantan are of Malay ethnics. They practice very specific Malay traditional cultures and the Malay dialect is somehow a…
Things to do in Kelantan
With the major population of Malay ethnic, Kelantan is known as the “Cradle of Malay Culture” in Malaysia. Some of the well-known traditions like kite flying, wayang kulit (puppet show), songket weaving and batik design can be seen in this state. There are many beautiful beaches around Kelantan with romantic ambiance which attract visitors from…
Masjid Kampung Laut, Kelantan
Islamic is the main religion of Malaysia. Therefore, a visit to Malaysia will not be complete without a visit to at least one mosque and Masjid Kampung Laut (Sea Village Mosque) would be one of the ideal mosques to visit because within its four walls, the story of Islam’s spread to this side of the…
Gunung Stong – A Trip Back to Nature
Gunung Stong in Kelantan, is the place to go if you are in for a little bit of rough adventure, it is often recommended as one of the most exceptional eco-tourism destinations in Malaysia. Even the journey to get there is exciting in itself, whether by rail or road, you will pass by quaint Malay…
Exploring the Royal at Royal Museum Kelantan
Kelantan’s Muzium Istana (Royal Museum and also popularly known as ‘Istana Batu’ – translated as ‘brick palace’) was erected in 1939 to be a private dwelling. It stands proud and massive, blue and white in color. It was inspired and built by His Royal Highness Sultan Ismail Ibni Almarhum Sultan Muhammad IV (1920-1944) as a…
Cultural Immersion at Kelantan Cultural Centre
Fancy a visit to the dazzling state of Kelantan , wanting to sample what’s on offer, especially all things traditional, but a bit tight on time? Then head to the Kelantan Cultural Centre! For those who are here that they can see an ‘overview’ of indigenous past times of old, carefully preserved for the benefit…
Gua Musang Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide
Nestled amidst lush rolling limestone hills, Gua Musang also known as Musang Cave is located in a small remote town at the south-western part of Kelantan. Against its backdrop is Bukit Gua Musang (Gua Musang Hill), which is a barren hill of rock that contains a vast cave – hence making it a popular destination…
The Feeling of Grandeur at Istana Balai Besar
Translated as ‘Palace with Great Hall’, Istana Balai Besar is one Malaysia’s oldest royal palaces. Built in the early 1840s by the day’s ruler, Sultan Muhammad II, it was then called ‘Kota Bharu’ (‘new castle’ or ‘new town’). It was here that the present Kota Bharu got its name from. Sultan Muhammad built the palace…
Pantai Cahaya Bulan (Moonlight Beach), Kelantan
Literally meaning ‘a beach of passionate love’, once upon a time, Pantai Cinta Berahi attracted many young couples to its dreamy stretch – some 1.2 km in length. Many years ago, the name was changed to Pantai Cahaya Bulan – which means ‘Moonlight Beach’. In Malay, both ‘moonlight beach’ and ‘beach of passionate love’ uses…