Kota Bharu

Kota Bharu: An Introduction

Sat in the far north east corner of the Malay Peninsula; Kota Bharu is the capital of the state of Kelantan. The city is the gateway to the Taman Negara National Park, the Perhentian Islands and also offers a border-crossing into Thailand. Although it is often considered as a one-night-stop destination, if you scratch the surface a little you may be pleasantly surprised. Along with it's neighbouring state of Terengganu the city is very proud of its strong Malay culture, with royal palaces, colourful markets and several museums to keep you