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KITE-MAKING
Kelantan is the home of traditional kite-making in Malaysia, Gaily decorated kites, including the
giant wau bulan are made and sold in many kampung homes on the road from Kota Bharu to Pantai Cahaya Bulan.
MASJID MUHAMMADI
(STATE MOSQUE)
Kota Bharu
Built in 1922, and named for the late Sultan Muhammad IV, its graceful arches and golden domes house a noted centre of Islamic scholarship, affectionately known as the Serambi Mekah (Corridor to Mecca).
PANTAI CAHAYA BULAN
(MOONLIGHT BEACH)
Kota Bharu
Kelantan’s most famous beach, a short drive from town, was formerly known as the Beach of Passionate Love. Come for the sunset view and local specialities from restaurants scattered along the beach.
PASAR TANI PELANCONGAN
(TOURIST FARMERS‘ MARKET) Kota Bharu
Land and floating market reflecting the local village lifestyle. Attractions include kite making, cultural performances, river
cruises local delicacies
and handicrafts for sale.
Hp (019) 269 5744
Open: Every Saturday, 8.30am~1pm
PASAR TERAPUNG
(FLOATING MARKET)
Tumpat
Malaysia’s first ever floating market, effectively a floating food court for enjoying delicious street food and the scenic riverine atmosphere.
Hp (013) 967 1202/
990 9160
Open: Fri & Sat, 8am~3pm
PENGKALAN KUBOR DUTY FREE ZONE
Tumpat
A small town on the Malaysia-Thailand border with a Duty-free Shopping Zone noted for good-value clothing, footwear, kitchenware and handicrafts.
Open: Daily, 6am~6pm
RANTAU PANJANG DUTY FREE ZONE Pasir Mas
This major border crossing to Thailand has a very popular duty-free zone. Merchandise includes clothes, shoes, homeware and food, with many popular cafés and stalls. Open: Daily, 9.30am~6pm
WAT MACHIMMARAM
Tumpat
This Thai-Buddhist temple
houses an imposing 30-metre tall and 47-metre wide statue of a sitting Buddha. The interior frescoes depict the life of the Buddha.
WAT MAI SUVANKHIRI
Tumpat
This breathtaking Thai
Buddhist temple complex consists of two main temples, one of which is housed within a replica
of a huge dragon boat.
WAT PHOTIVIHAN
Tumpat
This stunning Thai-Buddhist temple houses a 40-metre statue of a sleeping Buddha, the 2nd longest in the world.
KUALA LUMPUR
MALAYSIA TOURISM CENTRE
(MATIC)
(See page 98)
AQUARIA KLCC
KL Convention
Centre Complex
This state-of-the-art aquarium has over 5,000
marine and aquatic species in a variety of fascinating displays.
T (03) 2333 1888
Open: Daily, 10am~8pm, last admission 7pm.
BADAN WARISAN MALAYSIA
2, Jalan Stonor
NGO promoting architectural conservation. Its HQ is a restored
1920s wooden house,
with art exhibition
space and gift shop.
T (03) 2144 9273
Open: Tue-Thu, 10am~5pm Closed: Public Holidays
FEDERAL TERRITORY MOSQUE
Jalan Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin
This 17,000 capacity mosque with twin minarets and 22 domes is a blend of Ottoman and Malay architectural styles, influenced by Istanbul’s Blue Mosque. T (03) 6201 8791
Open: Daily/ 24 hrs Tour guides available 10am~6pm
JADI BATEK GALLERY
30, Jalan Inai
Jadi Batek is one of the
largest batik handicraft centres in Kuala Lumpur. Batik tours are offered daily where visitors can see how batik is made, talk to the artists and learn the story behind each piece.
A retail area showcases the batik products produced here and other Malaysian handicrafts.
T (03) 2145 1133
Open: Mon-Sat, 9am~5pm Closed: Public Holidays
JAMEK MOSQUE
Jalan Tun Perak
This three-dome mosque
is the oldest in KL. Formerly the National Mosque, it features Moorish and Mughal architecture and is one of