Walking around the block: PLACES :)

New Central Market

Kelantan's Central Market is a riot of colour. It is one of the most vibrant sites in the country where traders display brilliantly coloured fresh garden produce. This place mainly dominated and ruled by the womenfolk. From the early hours of the morning till sundown, these marker queens sit across-legged upon their raised wooden platforms and guarding their merchandise

Istana Balai Besar

Istana Balai Besar.This palace was built by Sultan Muhamad in 1840 to replace his riverine palace on the Kelantan river. It now serves as the venue for ceremonial functions and investiture ceremonies. Please note that Istana Balai besar does not admit visitors!!

Merdeka Square

The site of many historical events, Merdeka Square rose to prominence in 1844 after the completion of the Istana Besar. It is also known as Padanng Bank. 

Istana Batu/Royal Museum

Istana Batu was designed and built in, 1939 during the reign of Sultan lsmail 1. It was used as a venue for royal weddings as well as to house royal guests. Today, it has been converted into the Royal Museum where regalia and palace items belonging to former Sultans are on display. These include silverware, bedroom items and furniture from the royal household. There is also a photographic exhibition on the life of the late Sultan of Kelantan.

Opening hours: 10.30 am - 5.45 pm daily except Fridays.

Admission: RM2.00 Children: RM1.00

Eye Catching:THE ISLANDS & BEACHES

Cahaya Bulan Beach (Pantai Cahaya Bulan)

Formerly known as the Beach of Passionate Love or Pantai Cinta Berahi, this is a picture post card beach. The name was then changed to the current name, which means the "Moonlight Beach". This lovely stretch of shimmering sand is perhaps Kelanian's most famous beach. Its warm golden sands and crystal blue waters amidst tall and graceful palms encourages one to just lay on the sand and bask in the sun. Fringed by swaying casuarinas and coconut palms, providing the ideal place for picnics, camping and relaxation. It is the perfect getaway for the world-weary.

Bisikan Bayu Beach (Pantai Bisikan Bayu)
Pantai Bisikan Bayu (Beach of the Whispering Breeze) - a name so beautiful truly be fits the location. It is also known as Pantai Dalam Rhu. This beach is located both north and south of the village of Semarak in the district of Paser Puteh, about 50km away from Kota Bharu. Tall casurina offer rest pull shade where families can enjoy a picnic. The gentle breeze rustle casurina needles producing a hushed sound.

Seri Tujuh Beach 
Pantai Seri Tujuh (Seri Tujuh Beach) is the venue for Annual Malaysian International Kite Festival which held in Kelantan every year. This beach lies on the border of Thailand and Kelantan at Kampung Tujuh in Turnpat, about 7km from Kota Bharu. This pristine beach is sheltered by the longest lagoon in Malaysia.

Irama Beach (Pantai Melodi)
Irama Beach (Beach of Melody) It also name as Beach of Melody whose exquisite beauty has inspired a lyrical name. Pantai lrama (Beach of Melody) situated in the district of Bachok about 25 km south of Kota Bharu. Many who have been to Irama Beach have come back declaring it as the most beautiful beach on the entire east coast! So, it is believed that Irama Beach is the most beautiful beach in Kelantan.

State Kelantan Anthem : SELAMAT SULTAN

Lanjutkan Usia Al-Sultan Kami
Sultan Kelantan Raja Ikrami

Aman Sentosa Tuhan Sirami

Kekal Memerintah Kami

Kasih Dan Taat Setia Disembahkan

Keriangan Diucapkan

Segala Kebesaran Allah Cucurkan

Bertambah Kemuliaan

p/s: Let's sing together :)

Hey guys! its Kelantanese flag :)

Adopted in 1924,the Kelantanese flag consists of only a red field with a white charge in the centre derived from its state coat of arms, consisting of the arm's crescent, five pointed star, dual spears king (the Sultan of Kelantan), while the charge signifies the sanctity of the Sultan of Kelantan.

It's all about K.E.L.A.N.T.A.N...

Kelantan, which translates as the "Land of Lightning" is a veritable treasure throve of delights - rustic fishing villages, verdant padi fields and languid, palm-fringed beaches.

Tucked away in the north-eastern corner of Peninsular Malaysia, the people of Kelantan have managed to keep alive age-old customs and traditions, thus earning the state a reputation as the Cradle of Malay Culture.

Here, colourful kites soar upwards defying gravity and giant drums reverberate. Shadow puppets mesmerise audiences and giant tops provide hours of endless fun.

Kelantan has a population of about 1.4 million: 95% is Malay with Chinese, Indians and Orang Asli making up the rest. Kelantanese are renowned for their warmth and friendliness. Kelantan Darul Naim is a world of gracious beauty, retaining an old-world charm that few can resist.