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Hotel Rebana - Kota Bharu, Kelantan
sleepless_traveller Says: I want to recommend any traveller around the world who come to kelantan, malaysia,New budget hotel in kota bharu city = Hotel RebanaRates RM80/RM9524hrs check ingot free wifi internet + astro tvHotel RebanaLot 1561, Padang Bongor,Jalan Pengkalan Chepa15400 Kota Bharu,...
chiabh Says: Previously, the Japanese Army headquarters during World War II, this museum was set up to remind visitors of the Japanese Occupation of Malaya from 1941-45... It documents the Japanese landings on Pantai Sabak beach at Kuala Pak Amat on December 8, 1941, right up to the...
chiabh Says: The Royal Museum or Istana Batu was built in 1939... Back then, the palace was used for royal weddings or to accommodate royal guest... Built during the reign of Sultan Ismail I, the building was later converted into a Royal Museum and is now used as a stroehouse for the...
chiabh Says: The Istana Jabar was built by Sultan Muhammad II for his grandson, Long Kundur, in 1887...The intricate woodcravings ad charming architecture reflect an exceptional level of craftsmanship of Kelantanese builders... The wooden palace is now a museum showcasing the regal...
chiabh Says: Named after the wife of Prophet Muhammad, the Siti Khadijah Wet Market or Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah is arguably the most photographed market in Malaysia... Formerly known as the Pasar Buluh Kubu, the majority of traders are women ans they are fiercely entreprenurial... These...
Pantai Cahaya Bulan - PCB Beach
danachow Says: The coast of Kelantan erodes so badly that big rocks have been placed around the coastal area. Further away from the beach, there is a massive tree planting project going on too (only later I discover it feels half bake, since most of the trees died).Thus there is really...
Cycling around Pulau Kundur to Kuala Besar
danachow Says: There is this pathway recommended by Harry from Pasir Belanda (www.kampungstay.com), where by we could cycle (in reality we drove, lazy). We pass by fish craker making factory, then pass endless coconut trees, arriving the ex WWII bunker, then drove pass scenic lagoons and...
Kebun Sultan Hawker Center: Restaurants are close on FRIDAY!!! Where's Food?
danachow Says: If you are like us, hanging around KB on a Friday afternoon, you will find yourself hungry after founding for food around the whole town. THIS IS TRUE! 90% of the shops in KB is closed on Friday, perhaps for prayer or so. Even the Chinese restaurant close too. The only way...
Yati's Ayam Percik: Thumbs up for Best Ayam Percik in town
danachow Says: Try come later around 9pm instead, because at dinner and normal weekday lunch time this place is packed! Nonetheless the staffs always seemed patience enough. So it is good. No one leaves Kota Bharu without trying the best ayam percik in town. It is a specially marinated...
Keropok Losong: Keropok Losong is Kota Bharu Thing
danachow Says: You will get to see this shop all over the place. Mostly consist of cottage industry. It is recommended to buy a few thing or two to help support the local cottage industry. Terengganu might have the Lekor, but Kelantan has the keropok Losong that has much more fish meat in...
Pantai Cahaya Bulan Eateries: What to do in a Islamic State at wee hour?
danachow Says: There is no night club here, no disco as well, mamak (common local open tea kiosk) is mostly unknown here too. Women are rarely seen wandering around after 10pm, so their version of tea place -- Warung, is mostly frequent by men.But fortunately Pantai Cahaya Bulan beach...
K2NG Says: As at 11 April 2010: Ride from Rantau Panjang where the Malaysia immigration is to Wakaf Bharu train station can be RM30. Some taxis waiting just outside the immigration wanted RM40 and they refused to budge. I approached a private taxi operator who was using private car and...
The Pantai Timur Expressway (East Coast Highway)
danachow Says: This is a very new route to get to Kota Bharu. Previous route people used includes:North-South Expressway (PLUS) via KL-Kuala Kangsar-Grik-Jeli-Machang-Kota BaharuGua Musang route via KL-Karak-Kuala Lipis-Gua Musang-Terengganu-Kota Baharu (Very haunted it seems)To use this...
Pengkalan Kubor FTZ: Pengkalan Kubor FTZ
chiabh Says: Pengkalan Kubor is a border town with a duty free shopping area... There are numerous shopping complexes such as Nadi's Collection, PKT and the market...The town is particularly jam pack on Fridays and Saturdays which are the designated weekends in Kelantan... Nadi's...
muddybok Says: In the State of Kelantan, you don't call any young girls baby. You don't shag now nor shag later.What you see in Austin Powers the movie, you must forget entirely and you don't practice them here.You have the right to remain sexy, sugar. But you can't just dress like Foxxy...
Restaurant Turn "Pub" at night
danachow Says: Since that Kota Bharu is in Kelantan state, the only real real Islamic state in Malaysia, drinking openly is actually prohibited. You cannot find any lottery ticket counter here as well.If you come crashing into a Chinese restaurant in KB at night, don't be too surprise it...
Motorcycles Zipping in and out
danachow Says: If you are driving around here, do be careful with the motorcyclist. There are many youngsters that have no license but rode like road terror around here. Most don't wear any helmet as it is perceived to be a norm since they are just riding around the "neighbourhood"
chiabh Says: The Guillemard Bridge (at 600m long) that spans the Kelantan River is said to be the longest train bridge in the country... The strong, black solid steel bridge connects Kursial in Tanah Merah and Paloh Rawa in the Machang district... It took The Metro Carriage Wagon &...
Friday is THE OFF DAY -- No food, no shopping...
danachow Says: If you are like us, hanging around KB on a Friday afternoon, you will find yourself hungry after founding for food around the whole town. THIS IS TRUE! 90% of the shops in KB is closed on Friday, perhaps for prayer or so. Even the Chinese restaurant close too. The only way...
muddybok Says: State of Kelantan & Kedah are quite similar in many ways like the padi fields, bordering & gateway to Thailand. If you want to relate the political influence, they are under the same governing party as well.You may ask what about the cow. Well, nothing really special about...
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Kota Bharu the land of traditional Malays - I live here in Kota Bharu(KB) across the bridge on way to Tumpat(north most Kelantan's town bordering Thailand). It takes 5 minutes from my home to go to KB and to Wakaf Bharu train station . Most...
3 members live in Kota Baharu
Q: Hi VTers, Is Renaissance Kota Bharu Hotel in a good location in the town with close access to most of the tourist attraction in...
A: Hotel between Renaissance & Riverview is quite near, not much difference. its all in the town center. For my choice, I prefer riverview.
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Kota Bharu is the capital city for State of Kelantan and few tourists head this far north unless those who are balik kampong or holiday makers to nearby islands. I was no exception but drawn to this...
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Of all the places i have visited in Malaysia, Kota Bharu is one of the places which is so rich in Malayan culture and arts, is something which people should never miss. For many people this town is a...
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Kota Baharu (or Kota Bharu or Kota Baru) is the name of a district where the state capital of Kelantan - Kota Baharu town - is located. The town of Kota Bharu is situated near the mouth of the...
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I had planned to visit Kelantan since a few years back. The main reason is because it is the only muslim state which ruled by the opposition party in Malaysia, and after been 'recognised' as the...
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Kota Bahru (or Kota Baharu) is the capital of the Kelantan state in North-East peninsular Malaysia, at the border with Thailand. It is a region with strong original Malay traditions and culture and......
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