Kelantan is one of state located in east coast region of Peninsular Malaysia along with Terengganu and Pahang; it has borders of Thailand in north east and Pahang in the south, this state is well known for Malay culture, Kelantan’s capital is Kota Bharu, The Main towns are Bachok, Tumpat, Merah, Puteh and Gua Musang. The special noted thing in this state is women entrepreneurs they are the major revenue contributors by doing handicraft business. Kelantan is the extraordinary tourist destination for Malaysia tourism it’s because of its gorgeous beaches, rich culture, wood carvings and handicrafts. This state makes your Malaysia vacations with lot of fun and frolic. Following some places are the tourist attractions of Kelantan.
The local Handicrafts are the iconic attraction of this beautiful state they are Batik painting, wood carving, silverware and Songket. Batik painting is nothing but applying waxes or dyes onto cloth, the kelantanese batik is famous for fine quality of design. Wood carving is the another famous handicraft that made by local peoples by using all types wood that are available in the state, this handicraft got more value for its complex design, silver ware is one of the handicraft in the state, known for intricate design, here you can get various silversmiths producing items from functional to ornamental, Songket is a cloth material mixed with gold or silver peoples use this cloth for weddings and ceremonial functions. Kelantan’s handicraft village Kampung Kraftangan is a craft museum that exhibits Silver ware, Batik Painting, Songket and wood carvings.
For eco tourists Kelantan is a heaven for them, there are numerous natural sites, waterfalls, jungle and unspoiled beaches are there around Kota Bharu, Gunung stong is a mountain that located in Stong state park; this place is very popular for trekking and camping, the main attractions is Jelawang waterfalls, The river cruise is an activity in Kelantan river where one can discover the amazing villages of Kelantan and much more.
