Siti Khadijah Grand Market / Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah
The original name of Siti Khadijah Grand Market was Buluh Kubu Grand
Market. However its name was changed by the Chief Minister of Kelantan,
Y.A.B Tuan Guru Dato Nik Abdul Aziz Bin Nik Mat as a sign of respect for
women, considering the majority of its traders are female. One unique
sight in the markets of Kelantan is that its traders, who are mostly
female, are famous for their enthusiasm to do business.
This market is four-storey high and octagonal in shape. The basement
specially caters for wet items such as fish, vegetables, poultry and
others. The first floor then is set aside for dry food such as serunding
(coconut shredding), which is a very famous Kelantan food item. Others
such as ayam percik, ikan percik, nasi kerabu, nasi berlauk, nasi
dagang, laksa and somtam are amongst the most famous dishes for the
people of Kelantan. Kelantan's traditional delicacies such as tahi itik,
akok, jala mas, buah tanjung, serabe, tepung pelita and many other
delicacies are also sold here. The second and third floors are for
non-food items. Each morning it is the main heartbeat of Kota Bharu's
business activities.
The name Siti Khadijah was in honour of the name of the wife of Prophet
Muhammad PBUH who was also a successful businesswoman. The smorgasbord
of colours, aroma and a noisy atmosphere paints a picture of the variety
of goods being sold. Many types of goods are sold including food,
vegetables, fish, poultry, clothes, spices, handicrafts made of copper
and silver and many more. This market starts as early as 6.00am up till
7.00pm. All the shopkeepers will stop all business come prayer time for
15 minutes. This allows all visitors and shopkeepers to perform their
prayers.
Pantai Cahaya Bulan
Moonlight Beach is amongst the must visit beach in Malaysia. Pantai
Cahaya Bulan (formerly known as Pantai Cinta Berahi / Beach of
Passionate Love) was believe to name by a lovelorn British soldier
during the World War Two. Till today, there are some locals still prefer
to us the old name. It has a beautiful long and wide sandy beach, a
popular spot for family outings and picnics. It also have a variety of
water sports and horse riding. There are some food stalls and
restaurants along the beach, which offers fresh barbeque seafood.
Tok Bali Beach / Pantai Tok Bali
Tok Bali Beach is famous for its own specialty. It is not only the focal
point for locals but a must for tourists to enjoy the beauty of the
beach at Tok Bali. There are many houses or beautiful resorts along the
coast such as Tok Tok Aman Bali Beach Resort, Villa Danialla and so on.
In addition, for the people who work as fishermen, Tok Bali is a place
for them to make a living as it is widely known for their arrest can
bring profit to the fishermen. it is a tourist attraction to come here
because of the many selling various seafood.
Pantai Sabak
During the Second World War in Malaya, Pantai Sabak recorded a number of
significant historical events of our country. Pantai Sabak located in
Kelantan, a state in the northeast of Malayan Peninsula, was very
strategic indeed. Due to this reason the British built strong defence
forts at Pantai Sabak, as the main base in order to prevent enemy
advance from the sea. Today the remnants of Pantai Sabak fortifications
can no longer be seen as the beach has been eroded and are submerged by
the sea.
Pantai Sabak Fortress engraves the memory of many hardships for people
of Malaya during the Japanese occupation. Despite the pain, however,
there is a blessing in disguise, since the Japanese occupation had riled
up the national spirit and self-reliance among the Malay community in
the country.
Gunung Stong State Park
Gunung Stong State Park (GSSP) is a forested area, totaling 21,950ha
with several prominent mountain peaks. The area is of outstanding beauty
and is home to one of the highest waterfalls in Malaysia, the
seven-tiered Jelawang Waterfall.
The rugged landscape of GSSP offers many exciting adventures for anyone
who loves nature and the great outdoors. GSSP not only has important
eco-tourism values but also serves as a significant conservation area
with rich flora and fauna diversity.
Animals such as the Asian elephant, seladang, great argus pheasant,
Malayan tiger, serow and tapir are known to roam the forest in Stong.
With the assistance of a qualified and knowledgeable trekking guide,
your exploration of GSSP will be made more meaningful as interesting
aspects about the biodiversity of the area are pointed out. The Bogo
Rock Shelter, a cave- like formation, is a suitable resting point on the
way to the summit of Gunung Stong, which can be reached within four
hours of trekking. Meanwhile, Gunung Ayam, the highest peak in the area
at 1,504m, is an ideal spot to catch beautiful sunrises and sunsets. A
campsite is available for overnight stays. Visit the breathtaking 225
million-year- old limestone caves at Dabong that house several bat
species and rare flora, including an endemic balsam.
Jeram Linang
Jeram Linang is one consolation forest recreation areas and famous
waterfalls in Kelantan. Linang rapids located in Hutan simpan Ulu Sat,
in Machang, Kelantan. History this palace, Jeram Linang is among the
earliest waterfall area awoken as people crowded recreation area in
Kelantan.
Jeram Pasu
Jeram Pasu is being one consolation forest recreation areas and famous
waterfalls in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan. How to come here, Jeram Pasu is
located approximately 8 kilometers from the Kampung Padang Pak Amat,
Pasir Puteh Road - Kota Bharu.
Istana Jahar
Istana Jahar / Jahar Palace. The palace used to be the royal residence
in Kota Bahru. It was built back in 1855 by the Sultan Muhammad II of
Kelantan for Long Kundur, his grandson. Today, the palace is the house
of the Museums of Royal Traditions and Customs of Kelantan. Another
place to visit would be the Pintu Gerbang Kota Sultan Ismail Petra. This
arch was built to commemorate the declaration of Kota Bahru as a
cultural city. This was to preserve the Malay culture. The move was
spearheaded by Sultan Ismail Petra which the arch was named after.
Balai Getam Guri / Handicraft Village and Craft Museum
Also known as Balai Getam Guri, the Handicraft Village and Craft Museum
is located in the heart of Kota Bharu's cultural zone, within walking
distance from the Istana Balai Besar and Buluh Kubu Bazaar. The Craft
Museum houses many fine examples of Kelantanese craftsmanship. A
restaurant called "Balai Sulur Gadung" is located on the ground floor of
the building, where visitors can savour some of Kelantan's famous
dishes.
The adjacent Handicraft Village provides visitors the chance to see just
how these crafts are made. Demonstrations of traditional embroidery,
songket weaving, batik printing, silver work and wood carving are
carried out by skilled artisans. Their products are also on sale at the
centre. The museum is open from 8.30am–4.45pm daily (except Fridays).
Galleries Tengku Anis
Galleries Tengku Anis Built in 2002 and opened in 2004. Galleries are
located in Golok River. inside it houses the fishing gallery and
information center Estuary terrain. It is also suited to students who
wish to study and to get information about things related to fishing.
The gallery is also suitable for recreational areas such as
infrastructure for the kids, fishing and is also suitable place for
picnic spot. The recreational area is also available for visitors .
Wat Photivihan Place
It is the most famous Buddhist temple in Kelantan. It contains the
biggest statue of the Reclining Buddha in Southeast Asia. The statue -
which measures 40 metres long, 11 metres high and nine metres wide was
completed in 1979. The main attraction here is the sitting buddha which
is believed to be the second largest in Southeast Asia- 30 metres high
and 47 metres wide, 43m Standing Buddha, every year month of November
the largest festival ever happen in Malaysia is Loy Khatong festival
(festival of lights). Every Buddhist from Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong,
Singapore and Others come here.
Beijing Mosque
Chinese Mosque at Rantau Panjang or Sultan Ismail Petra Silver Jubilee
Mosque and Beijing Mosque is a Chinese-style mosque in Rantau Panjang,
Kelantan, Malaysia.
Istana Balai Besar
Istana Balai Besar / The Grand Place is a single story palace built by
Sultan Muhammad II over 170 years ago, as the official residence of past
sultans. It is believed that bullfights used to be held in the palace
for official Royal ceremonies until mid-1900. The palace is now used for
official state functions and is not open to public. Another palace
built by Sultan Muhammad II is the Jahar Palace (Istana Jahar). It was
built for his grandson, and it was built up from wood, furnished with
unique wood carvings. Kelantan is known to be the most religious state
in Malaysia and Islam has a strong influence in the people's daily
lives. Museum Islamic (Muzium Islam/Dewan Syurga) is known to house many
Islamic artefacts and it definitely explain how Islam come.
Muzium Diraja Istana Batu
Muzium Diraja Istana Batu / The Royal Museum was built in 1939 under the
reign of Sultan Ismail I of Kelantan (1920-1944), as a wedding gift for
his nephew Yahya Petra (1960-1979) whom was the eventual successor of
Kelantan. It has a pale yellow structure and served as the palace for
crown's prince. It was then donated to the state and now it's open to
public for viewing. The richly furnished rooms will give you a glimpse
into the past royal life.
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