Interesting Places To Visit In Kelantan

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Kelantan also known as the “Cradle of Malay culture” is located in the north-east of Peninsular Malaysia and the capital city of Kelantan is Kota Bharu. You may be wondering about the places to visit in kelantan. Yes, the State’s scenery is a delightful combination of antiquated villages, small towns and riverine settlements. Amongst the houses made on stilts and sheltered with thatched roofs, one can take pride in the traditional Malay heritage and culture. Kelantan’s neighbourhood is a stunning blend of mountains, caves and pristine jungles. Certainly the most prevalent eco-adventure is Gunung Stong which is preferred among tourists, mountaineers and nature-lovers. There’s a remarkable seven-tiered Jelawang waterfall which is supposed to be the highest in Southeast Asia.

If you are interested in wildlife, then Kuala Koh is a popular tourist spot. Kuala Koh is the northern entrance point to Taman Negara and is stated to have the greatest potential for wildlife sighting. There are ...
... over 200 species of birds and you could peek into shy wildlife from the observation hides. Also you could enjoy the view from a spectacular 300m high canopy pathway or go kayaking or tubing. Kelantan is well-known for its arts and crafts. One of the finest places to visit cottage industries is the stretch of road that heads to Pantai Cahaya Bulan. Here, batik fabric in numerous shades can be seen drying out in the sun, whereas roadside stalls sell beautifully-decorated gigantic kites, bags and several exciting souvenirs. Handicraft villages, the craft museum, war museum, royal museum, siti khadijah market, Buddhist temples and beaches are also some of the places to visit in Kelantan.

As you already know that Kelantan lies in the north-east of Peninsular Malaysia, it is good if you know something about Kuala Lumpur which is the capital of Malaysia. It may be a good idea to know some of the most prominent places to visit in Malaysia. When you think about KL, the picture of PETRONAS or the twin towers comes to your mind. Addressed as the Twin Jewels of Kuala Lumpur, a visit to KL isn’t complete unless you’ve seen these twin structures. The 88-storey chrome and steel towers are the headquarters of Malaysia’s oil and gas company “PETRONAS” and as well as several other corporations. Another interesting place to visit is the KL tower which stands over the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve. This 421-metre-high KL Tower is currently, the world's fifth tallest structure. It has a revolving restaurant and an observatory deck at the top which has built-in telescopes that can be used to focus on the surrounding city.

The colourful Chinatown is a renowned bargain hunter’s paradise that apparently never sleeps. Intensely immersed in Oriental culture, heritage and history, Chinatown is undeniably one of the most prevalent tourist spots in Malaysia. At night, its key vein, Petaling Street is transformed into an active and vibrant night market packed with hundreds of stalls selling all kinds of goods at dirt-cheap prices as bargaining is the way of life here. Or you may visit the Central market also known as Pasar Seni. This landmark is significant of the SoHo flea market, housing a selection of shops that sell traditional goods such as batik, embroidery, carvings, souvenirs, sculptures, clothes and other fascinating items. If you are fed up with the busy streets you can visit the KL bird park which is one of the largest in the world. . This sprawling 20-hectare park encompasses a few separate parks – Brahminy Land, Hornbill Park, Flamingo Pond and the World of Parrots exhibit along with a free-flight walk-in aviary which houses over 3,000 birds.

Kuala Lumpur is an amazing place for one to holiday in. Throughout your visit here, you may see endless amount of action in this city due to the busy atmosphere around the place you stay. But if you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city life, then Bintulu is a good place to visit in Malaysia. Bintulu is one of the partitions in Sarawak with a history extending up to 40000 years ago with the discovery of early historic remnants that was found in Great Niah Caves. Bintulu is the fourth largest city in Sarawak, after Kuching City, Miri City and Sibu City.

There are many places to visit in Bintulu. One of the most attractive scenic coastlines is located at the Similajau National Park. It consists of small inlets, lovely and unspoilt golden beaches and captivating rock capes as well as coral reefs. These small inlets and beaches offer excellent opportunities for water sports. Moreover, if you enjoy spiritual architectural buildings then you may want to visit the Kuan Yin Tong Temple, or the Masjid Assyakirin. The Kuan Yin Temple may impress you with its skilfully created design while the mosque could give you a relaxing spiritual experience. And if you are visiting with your family for a weekend holiday, a must-visit place is the Tanjung Batu Beach, an ideal place for a picnic. Tanjung Batu Beach is a perfect place to enjoy the sun, the sea and the sandy beaches and to have fun. It is the ultimate spot for family and friends to meet and have a picnic or even camping and fishing.