Visit to Kelantan

Kelantan has a reputation as the cradle of Malay culture that people have managed to maintain their customs and traditions of the past to the present day deserves. The people of Kelantan to know each other well with their warmth and friendliness to visitors.

The deeply conservative Malay states of Kelantan in Malaysia. Do not be shocked if you notice that the roads in the province of Kelantan have more signs with quotations from the Quran, that instructions in real traffic. If there were many signs are written in Jawi, tend the old Arabic alphabet for Malay and even Chinese women, the veil because of the long-term process of cultural assimilation to bear.

The people of Kelantan, use different dialect of Malay, is the famous foreigner to understand. As to the second language, some people can not speak fluent English, but do not expect all of you to. Therefore, it is better to have some knowledge of standard Malay has been.

One of the most interesting places to stay in Kelantan is the Siti Khadijah market. This market is named after the wife of the Prophet Muhammad companies.

I personally believe that a great way to get to know a city of Malaysia, to visit their markets. Here you will find all the entertainment activities of trade, the sound of laughter and the occasional noise cried providers to promote their products.

Once you're there, it is interesting to note that the majority of traders are women here and they are very entrepreneurial.

This market has something for everyone. Vegetables, regional specialties, traditional cakes (kuih-muih), fresh tropical fruits, dried foods such as fish cakes, Saltfish, meat floss, and a selection of local crafts can be found in this bustling market.

Another interesting place to visit if you are in Kelantan, is the cultural center. Locally known as "Gelanggang Seni", is the cultural center a showcase of the rich cultural heritage of the state.

Visitors who visit the center for activities such as kite flying (WAU), addressed above (Gasing) competition is spinning Shadow Puppets (wayang kulit), and the traditional Malay dance and performance band.

A visit to the Cultural Center is certainly the best and easiest way to many inventions that are endangered elsewhere in Malaysia to be seen.

While Kelantan Darul Naim is especially the Malays together and is considered the most Islamic state in Malaysia, it is amazing to know that Kelantan is home to many Buddhist temples (I do not know how are you, but a Malaysian, I "I was very surprised to discover there were many temples here). In fact, some of the most beautiful temples of Malaysia located here.


Best Time to Visit


Go with the times and traditions of Kelantan, the best time of Kelantan, was March to July. In addition, it is not advisable when you travel there on Friday. Attractions such as handicrafts and Crafts Village Museum, Museum and Istana Jahar Batik is closed on Fridays.

Kelantan is so popular with his trades such as weaving, batik printing, silver, wood carvings and Songket. The cultural center in the heart of the city has a rich heritage of Kelantan cultures and traditions, visit a must place ". Here are enjoying cultural activities, traditional games and pastimes handed down through generations. Wayang Kulit show (shadow play), Silat (the Malay art of self-defense), performances and Gasing (gyroscope) displays are all available in the cultural center. The cultural center is open three times a week from March to October each year except the month of Ramadan. Its time to show, is 3.30 am to 5.30 clock every Saturday, Monday and Wednesday also from 9.00 pm to 10.30 am every Saturday and Wednesday. His admission is free. Therefore, it is better to visit Kelantan, Saturday and Wednesday.

Outside of Kelantan, has a tropical climate with a sufficient temperature from 21 to 32 ° C and intermittent rain throughout the year. The wet season is during the East Coast, is the rainy season lasts from November to January.


Where to stay?


Various types of accommodations are available in the capital, Kota Bharu, ranging from five star hotels to affordable accommodation. For backpackers budget, it is strongly advised to follow the program of foster care. This program offers the opportunity to live with a fisherman, a machine kite, batik painter, goldsmith and top-spinning craftsman get a glimpse of the culture and way of life of ordinary people. The contact with the tourist information center, they will arrange for you. Join the daily activities of your host family to learn to cook local dishes and watching cultural programs will be sweet memories give your host family.

For many families, it is better to stay at the Residence of the User - Kota Bharu Guest House. Strategically located at Jalan Bayam, TGR - Guest House in Kota Bharu Kelantan is 5 minutes from Kota Sri Mutiara Shopping Complex, or trillions of dollars, and 6 minutes drive from Kota Bharu Siti Khadijah Market and downtown. It offers a comfortable, clean and picturesque, yet you value for your money.


Where and what to eat


Snack bars, restaurants and street vendors selling snacks can be found everywhere on the roads in Kota Bharu and other major cities. At the junction of Jalan Padang Garang and Jalan Pengkalan CHEPA, Kota Bharu Chinatown has good traditional Chinese noodle dishes.
Takeaways to eat outdoors on something that is not lost in Malaysia, and you need the food stalls at Padang Bas in the city center, the traditional diet is visiting from 6pm until midnight.

Kelantan cuisine, with its sweetness is not known for their subtlety. One of the most popular dishes, you should not miss Ayam Percik. In this court, grilled chicken with sauce rich and spicy coconut is marinated. Secondly, you need to Nasi Kerabu to try a dish of rice served with coconut milk, flaked fish, chips, desiccated coconut and a variety of herbs, spices and sauces . Other than that, you should also try the Nasi Dagang. It is a kind of brown rice, served with coconut milk and steamed fish with spicy sauce. There is also a version of coconut milk fermented in Kelantan. It's called "tuak" and tasted sour in general. As tourists, you have to dare to try.


NightlifeThere's really not much to do at night in Kelantan, if you visit the food stalls at Padang Bas. Almost all shops are closed during the night.


My task list

- Visit the fishing village
- Go to Lata Beringin
- Visit Siti Khadijah Market
- Try percik Ayam
- Purchase Malay arts and crafts like batik, etc. Songket
- A fresh coconut
- Try your favorite desserts and snacks as Akok (wrinkles cake), bahulu (cake) and keropok Ikan (fish cakes)
- A stroll Stong Hill - Kelantan province of eco-adventure destinations


CheckDaily flights to Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Pengkalan CHEPA, which is approximately 20 minutes in the city. In addition, trains at the station, Wakaf Baharu Sungai Golok station are available. For a first timer, it is preferable to travel by train to discover something completely different.

Kelantan is well with the rest of Peninsular Malaysia from the line of railway connecting the east coast and is known as the "Jungle Train". The departure is in the northern Tumpat and performs Wakaf Baru, Kelantan (Kota Bharu, the next station), Kuala Krai and Gua Musang in southern Kelantan, Pahang before.

If you want to have self-drive, it Kelantan May in the street, accessible from the east-west highway in Gerik Perak on the west coast and Jeli in Kelantan. Federal Highway 8 connects Kota Bharu with the central Pahang through Kuala Krai and Gua Musang. You can also Kelantan on the east coast of the main road (Federal Route 3), Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu Terengganu and crosses the eastern part of Pahang. Using this route, especially when you move, the Perhentian Islands. If you are from Thailand, you can Kelantan to southern Thai province of Narathiwat, the Rantau Panjang (about Golok River from the Thai city of Sungai Kolok you wish) and River Bridge Golok in Bukit Bunga, Jeli .

To circumvent this problem in Kelantan, car rentals, airport taxis are buses, trains and rickshaws, all players in Kelantan. Enjoy the picturesque landscape in Kelantan, through the city.