Kota Baharu Travel Guide

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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" 

 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...