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Kelantan Introduction
Kelantan (Land of Lightning) is located in the north-eastern corner of Peninsular Malaysia and is one of the most intriguing destinations in Malaysia. Kelantan is a contemporary city offering first class hotel accommodation and a variety of tourist services. However, Kelantan is also filled with rural fishing villages and carefully preserved customs and cultures dating back centuries. It is hard to resist the quaint charm and warmth that this city has to offer.
Top Kelantan Hotels
Renaissance Kota Bharu Hotel
Location: Kota Bharu
Customer Satisfaction: 89%fromper night
An outstanding Hotel,First Class,no complaints,perfect for Aussie and Kiwi "grey nomads".I would ...Grand Riverview Hotel
Location: Kota Bharu
Customer Satisfaction: 74%fromper nightThe hotel was a positive surprise. Big, nice and clean rooms and with a fantastic view over the ...Dynasty Inn Hotel Kelantan
Location: Kota Bharufromper nightAs one of Kota Bharu’s practical hotels with its no-frills--great-service axiom Dynasty Inn is ...New Pacific Hotel Kelantan
Location: Kota Bharufromper nightNew Pacific Hotel Kelantan presents rate friendly Kelantan accommodation in the Kota Bharu area ...Perdana Resort
Location: Kota Bharu
Customer Satisfaction: 62%fromper nightThe Perdana Resort Kelantan offers the best of both worlds, whether visiting on business or for ...
Kelantan Maps
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Kelantan Overview
Visitors to Kelantan enjoy pleasant weather throughout most of the year. The climate is tropical, with occasional showers providing a refreshing break from the heat. During the rainy season, heavier rainfall is typical, occurring from November to January. Temperatures range from 21 to 32°C throughout the year, with no significant seasonal variation. The average rainfall per year is 80 to 100 inches. more...
Kelantan Activities
Many visitors come to Kelantan to play golf and the state boasts courses of excellent standards, some of which are internationally-acclaimed. About seven miles from Kota Bharu, not far from the Thai border, the Kelantan Golf & Country Club has a relatively flat, well maintained course. The club is a quiet, relaxing spot to play amid the natural beauty that you'll find in Kelantan. more...
Kelantan Events and Festivals
Chinese New Year: is widely celebrated in Kelantan and throughout Malaysia, thanks to a significant Chinese population. This is a joyous time when friends and relatives bestow gifts of cash in red envelopes (angpows) as tokens of prosperity. Lion dances, family reunions and feasts that usher in the lunar New Year are also common features of the celebration. more...
Kelantan Sightseeing
Visit Buluh Kubu market. This vibrant market is one of the country's most popular, offering up sights and sounds that are uniquely Kelantan. The women traders set up colourful displays of produce while food vendors set up grills, enticing market-goers with barbecued chicken. Craftsmen showcase the best of their wares, with silver rose bowls being a specialty. The market is most active in the early morning. more...
Kelantan Transport
Kota Bharu has a small airport that's quite new and efficiently operated. Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) is currently serviced by flights originating in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Penang. Carriers providing service include AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Pelangi Air. more...
Kelantan Travel Tips
Malaysia's currency unit is the Ringgit (RM). One ringgit is equal to 100 sen. Banknotes are issued in the following denominations: RM100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins come in denominations of RM1; and 50, 20, 10 and 5 sen. more...
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