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Kota Bharu

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Specialty Museums Flea Markets Beaches

The Islamic City

Known as ‘The Islamic City’, Kota Bharu offers a fine architectural mix of dignified mosques and old royal buildings. Most visitors use the town as a stopover on the way to the Perhentian Islands, but friendly locals, tasty cuisine, and easy access to authentic villages make a sound case for a longer stay. However long you stay, you should have no problem filling your Kota Bharu itinerary with interesting museums in town and temples, waterfalls, and caves in the surrounding area. Kota Bharu is in Kelantan. Use our Malaysia trip builder to plan your trip to Kota Bharu and other destinations in Malaysia.
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Popular things to do in Kota Bharu

Pantai Cahaya Bulan
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Duration: 2 hours
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Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah
2.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Istana Jahar
3.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan
2.4
Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from Kota Bharu

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Scuba & Snorkeling
Kuala Besut
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
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Wat Photivihan Sleeping Buddha
Tumpat
4.0
Duration: 30 minutes
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Wat Mai Suwankiri
Tumpat
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Pantai Bukit Keluang
Kuala Besut
3.7
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Kota Bharu

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Min House Camp
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Muzium Diraja Istana Batu
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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Min Fireflies Garden
4.3
Duration: 30 minutes
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AEON MALL Kota Bharu
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min

Museums in Kota Bharu

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War Museum
1.0
Duration: 2 hours
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Bank Kerapu
1.6
Duration: 2 hours
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Kelantan State Museum
1.9
Duration: 2 hours
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Muzium Islam
1.8
Duration: 2 hours

Historic Sites in Kota Bharu

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Masjid Al-Muhammadi
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
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Masjid Ar-Rahman Mukim Pulau Gajah
4.4
Duration: 30 minutes
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Istana Balai Besar
2.1
Duration: 2 hours

Parks in Kota Bharu

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Padang Merdeka
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
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Places to visit with Kota Bharu

Tumpat BEST FOR: Landmark, Specialty Museum, Beach
Rantau Panjang BEST FOR: Gift & Specialty Shop, Landmark
Gua Musang BEST FOR: National Park, Religious Site, Cave
Bachok BEST FOR: Beach
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