Saturday 27 October 2012

Kelantan

Kelantan Darul Naim

Much of Kelantan is covered by rugged forest terrain and boarder to Thailand at the edge of east coast of West Malaysia. In the 18th century, the provinces came under a powerful warrior named Long Yunus whose descendants presently make up the royal house of Kelantan. 


Kelantan's economy is based mostly on agriculture, fishing, cottage industries and tourism. The state is rich with Malay culture, offers traditional sports like giant kite-flying, top-spinning, 'silat', bird-singing competitions and exquisite handicrafts such as 'songket', 'batik', silverware and 'mengkuang' products.

Area:
14,920 sq km

State Capital:
Kota Bharu 

Places to visit:
1. Gunung Stong
2. Gelanggang Seni (Cultural Centre) 
3. Museum of Royal Traditions and Customs
4. Handicraft Village and Craft Museum
5. World War Two Memorial 
6. Kuala Krai Museum
7. Kuala Krai Mini Zoo
8. Cha Cave, Ulu Kelantan
9. State Mosque
10. Wat Photivihan
11. Padang Kelupang (Merdeka Square)
12. Bazaar Buluh Kubu (Bamboo Fort Bazaar)
13. Pasar Besar (Central Market)
14. Istana Batu (Royal Museum)
15. Islamic Museum (Syura Hall)
16. Istana Balai Besar
17. Night Food Stall & Night Market
18. Chinatown
19. Pantai Seri Tujuh (Beach of Seven Lagoons)
20. Batik Factory 
21. Pantai Bisikan Bayu (Bech of The Whispering Breeze)
22. Pantai Irama (Beach of Melody)
23. Jeram Pasu Waterfalls
24. Lata Beringin
25. Kuala Koh National Park
26. Gunung Gajah Raja
27. Dabong River Cruise
28. Cottage Industries


Source: Tourism Malaysia

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