City: Kelantan
Top Things to do in Kelantan
What to do and see in Kelantan, Malaysia: The Best Places and Tips
Kelantan (Malay pronunciation: [kəˈlantan]; Jawi: کلنتن; RTGS: Kalantan, Kelantanese: Kelate) is a state of Malaysia. The capital and royal seat is Kota Bharu. The honorific of the state is Darul Naim (Jawi: دار النعيم, "The Blissful Abode"). Kelantan is positioned in the north-east of Peninsular Malaysia. It is bordered by Narathiwat Province of Thailand to the north, Terengganu to the south-east, Perak to the west and Pahang to the south. To the north-east of Kelantan is the South China Sea.
Restaurants in Kelantan
1. Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By Xine139 - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
We came here just to look for a particular brand of fish keropok but instead we found an alternative brand (equally good) and had our lunch at the food court on level 1. We later found a variety of local kuih muihs on our way out. Great place for tourists in my opinion although dark in certain areas. There were stray cats, and litter especially on the ground floor. Would be a fantastic tourist attraction if cleanliness is maintained as the locals have so much to offer.
2. Wat Photivihan Sleeping Buddha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Faezah Z
Yeap you heard/read it right. Kelantan is an islamic state. However Islam is about respect others and its belief. Everybody could live peacefully and in harmony with multi racial with multi faith. This could be seen and proven with this huge Buddha in this Buddhism Temple. Colorful and huge statue.
3. Sultan Ismail Petra Silver Jubilee Mosque
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By ArieHassan - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
One look you would thought it is a chinese temple due to its pagoda-like structure. But no, it is a muslim mosque.
The official name is Sultan Ismail Petra Silver Jubilee Mosque also known as Beijing mosque located in Rantau Panjang, Kelantan just a few km away from Kelantan-Sungai Golok, Thailand border/immigration. 43-44km away from Kota Bharu city centre.
It is the first Chinese-style mosque in the country, has a unique design that combines Chinese and Islamic architecture similar to the more than 1,000-year-old Niujie mosque in Beijing.
Indian and Uzbek features are also incorporated in the interiors. The main complex consists of a two-storey building.
Non-muslim can also visit the mosque during non-hour prayer time and dress appropriately (women must fully covered themself, and men must wear long pants.) You cannot enter the praying hall, the other part is ok. One of the attraction you cannot miss if you come to Kelantan.
4. Pantai Irama Bachok
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By paulyn y - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
We reached this beach (by car) before midday. Parking is free but not allotted by the side of the beach. Lots of rocks ,the sand is not really fine, but the water is surprisingly quite clear. Lots of food vendors, selling fried food as well as drinks. Beach balls/ floats as well as kite can be easily be brought here.
We didn't manage to locate the toilet or shower area. Hence, we didn't stay very long. There is a KFC nearby, hence, if you are eating there, you may be able to use their toilet facility.
Tip: Bring a beach mat as well as lots of sunscreen. Best time to come would be evening.
5. Kuala Koh National Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Yap-X - Singapore
Kuala Koh National Park is the Kelantan entrance to Taman Negara, Peninsula Malaysia's largest national park. It is out-of-the-way, not well-visited and a place for real rainforest trekking. If you want to get away from people, this is the place to go.
Some important attractions include the Orang Asli village just outside the park, Bumbun Hide (an observation hide to spot jungle animals) and Jeram Sinar (where people do tubing). For the locals, the main attraction here is fishing for Kelah fish (license fee required).
Park fees are RM1, with an additional RM5 camera fee. It is NOT possible to explore anywhere beyond Jeram Sinar without a guide as the jungle trails are hard to follow, even for experienced trekkers.
May 2015 Update: The 2014 floods have washed away the bridge across the Koh River and made the tree-top walk inoperable. The chalets and dormitories are in a mess because of a change of operator, so camping is the only option. The only way to get across the river is by boat. Trails are badly degraded. But it is still possible to get around and explore the park with a guide. I recommend the guides from Norita Outdoor Services, especially Nazrin.
6. Mass Grave of Vietnamese Boat People
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Mike d
Whilst this is not for everyone the historical value is to see one of the many sad reminder of the loss of life when a large number of refugees left Vietnam after 1975. This mass grave is to bury 139 Vietnamese boat people (VBP) in an escape boat of MT065. They arrived at the shore of Cherang Ruku, Kelantan state of Malaysia in the late afternoon of 31 Nov 1978. Because of the push policy at the time they were not permitted to land. The next morning a monsoon capsized the boat and 188 out of 300 people on the boat drowned. The bodies of 139 were gathered from the shores of Cherang Ruku and interred in a mass grave. The names of 123 are listed on the headstones. Most of the victims are women and children who could not swim. The Mass grave is at the southern end of a chinese style graveyard. If you travel a short distance north (< 1km) you also will find a very interesting Thai style Buddhist temple.
The location is a bit hard to get to unless you have a car. Its approximately 2 hours drive north of Kuala Terengganu. We hired a car with driver for the day cost approx 300RMY. The grave is on a side street off Jalan Semerak (exact google gps location 5.8710843,102.4832757) . If you can't find it ask the locals they know where it is. If you plan a day trip perhaps leave early in the morning and swing by Merang Jetty on the way back and catch a boat out to the Islands.
7. Istana Jahar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By GAN L
The museum features Kelantan's cultural heritage through photographs and a great variety of artefacts. We were further amazed by the intricate wood carvings lining the building. After our visit, we were impressed by the rich Kelantanese legacy.
8. Wat Machimmaram Sitting Buddha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By GAN L
The statue of the Sitting Buddha is 99 feet high, 156 feet wide and 73 feet deep is indeed the largest and tallest in south East asia. The statue was given the name, Phra Phut Baramin Chamrakloke (the Dhamma light of Lord Buddha shines on to the world ) by HRH King Bhumipol of Thailand.
9. Wat Uttamaram Tok Raja
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By CedricLim - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This is the place where the Tok Raja have stay. The temple is big and beside the temple there is Tok Raja tomb. If you heard before the legend then visit and pray to get bless by Tok Raja.
10. Gua Musang Caves
Overall Ratings
2 based on 1 reviews
The Gua Musang Caves are free for the adventurous traveller
Reviewed By iruzaini - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Gua Musang is surrounded by limestone hills and caves, which have become popular with cavers and rock climbers... The hill that is next to the town and besides the railway station is Bukit Gua Musang ~ where the legend of the town on foxes orignates... Bukit Gua Musang is a barren 105m high hill of rocks with deceptive stone-steps running to the top... It has a hugh cave running into the hill... From a distance, the hill looks like a stone pillar with a big crack which nearly splits it vertically into two equal halves... The railway track runs between the hill and the town...
The climb is rather easy and straight forward... The starting point of the climb is to the right side of the train station in a small village across the railway track... It will take about an hour to reach the cave and an hour to decent... At the cave opening, a bird eye view of Gua Musang town can be seen... There are a lot of graffiti in the cave from past cave climbers...
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