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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

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Istana Jahar
3.7
Duration:2 h
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Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan
2.4
Duration:1 h 30 min
Pantai Cahaya Bulan
1.0
Duration:2 h
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Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah
2.7
Duration:2 h

Side trips from Kota Bharu

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Scuba & Snorkeling
Kuala Besut
3.5
Duration:2 h
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Wat Photivihan Sleeping Buddha
Tumpat
4.0
Duration:30 min
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Pantai Bukit Keluang
Kuala Besut
3.7
Duration:2 h
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Wat Mai Suwankiri
Tumpat
4.7
Duration:2 h

Museums in Kota Bharu

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

Hidden gems in Kota Bharu

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AEON MALL Kota Bharu
4.3
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Min House Camp
4.6
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Muzium Diraja Istana Batu
4.6
Duration:2 h
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Masjid Al-Muhammadi
4.3
Duration:2 h

Parks in Kota Bharu

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Padang Merdeka
4.1
Duration:2 h

Historic Sites in Kota Bharu

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Istana Balai Besar
2.1
Duration:2 h
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Places to visit with Kota Bharu

Tumpat BEST FOR: Landmark, Religious Site
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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