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Introduction
The "Cradle of Malaysian
Culture", Kelantan offers a delightful profusion of colourful
traditions, charm and scenic beauty. Located in the NE corner of
the peninsula, Kelantan, which translates as the "Land of Lightning"
is an agrarian state with lush padi fields, rustic fishing villages
and casuarina-lined beaches.
Nature-based activities range from simple river
cruises, rafting, and bird watching to jungle trekking. Caving, a goldmine, and deer
park, ethno-botanical garden and aboriginal settlements
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Kelantan was known from earlier
times as a seat of powerful kingdoms that established trading links
with the Chinese Empire which referred to Kelantan as
Ho-Lo-Tan. The state
has at various times been a vassal of Siam. In the 18th
century, a Kelantanese prince, Long Yunus, ascended the throne and
the present-day royal family is descended from him. Kelantan along
with the other states of the Malay Peninsula formed the Federation
of Malaya, which gained independence on 31st August
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Kelantan boasts its own unique
cuisine with many popular dishes such as Ayam Percik, Nasi Kerabu
and Nasi Dagang.
Ayam Percik is barbecued chicken marinated with rice, and
spicy coconut gravy. Nasi Kerabu, is rice based
dish served with coconut milk, flaked fish, desiccated coconut and a
variety of herbs, spices, and sauces. Nasi Dagang, which is a type
of rice with a brownish tinge steamed with coconut milk and served
with rich, spicy fish gravy.
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Getting
There
By Road – There is
an excellent network of roads linking major towns in Peninsula
Malaysia to Kelantan. From Kuala Lumpur, the overland route takes
one eastward along the Karak highway to Kuantan in Pahang (a
journey about 3and a half hours) and northwards to Kota Bharu (about
5 hrs). An inland route
to Kota Bharu turns off the Karak Highway at Bentong and
proceeds northwards to Raub and then to Gua Musang, before reaching
Kota Bharu. Another alternative route exits the Karak highway at
Temerloh and passes through Jerantut, Benta and Gua Musang
en-route to Kota Bharu.There are regular air-conditioned
busses operating from
K. Lumpur and major towns to
Kota Bharu.
By Rail ~ Train
services from Kuala Lumpur to Kelantan terminate at Wakaf Bharu and
Tumpat. From these two points, one can get to Kota Bharu either by
taxi or bus. Stop over points en-route include Gua Musang,
Kulal Krai, Tanah Merah and Pasir Mas.
By Air ~ MAS
operates daily flights to Kota Bharu from K. Lumpur and Penang.
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State capital of
Kelantan
Shopping
New
Central Market - Bazaar Buluh Kubu (Bamboo Fort Bazaar) - Jln
Temanggong
Places
of Interests
Istana Batu (Royal
Museum)
- Istana Balai Besar - Islamac
Museum
- Istana Jahar (Jahar Palace)
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State Museum - Merdeka
Square
- Handcraft Village and Craft
Museum
- War Museum (Bank
Kerapu)
Kelantan Map
Guide
Places
- Kuala Krai Museum and Mini
Zoo
- Kuala Koh - Gunung
Stong
Beaches
- Pantai Cahaya Bulan (Beach of
Moonlight)
- Pantai Irama
(Beach of Melody)
- Pantai Bisikan (Beach of
the Whispering Breeze) - Pantai Seri Tujuh (Beach of Seven
Lagoons) - Pantai
Sabak
Kampung Sabak - Pantai Sabak –
Where the Japanese fist invaded - pillboxes - war account -
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Primarily a Malay state,
the people of Kelantan have carefully preserved their customs,
traditions and craft skills over time.
A
thriving cottage industry produces extremely fine batik material and
paintings, exquisite gold and silverware, intricate wood carvings
and beautiful kain songket.
Handicraft Village and Craft Museum / Songket Factory / Batik
Factory / Kite Making / Kelatan Silver
Eco
River Cruise & Jungle
Trekking
Upriver cruise of Sungai
Kelantan into the virgin rainforests of Kelantan.
Waterfalls
Jeram Lenang - Jeram Pasu
- Lata Beringin
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