Kelantan

A state in the northeast of the Malay Peninsula that preserves strong traditional Malay culture, known for its crafts, markets and traditional performances.

Kelantan lies in the northeast of the Malay Peninsula, bordering Thailand to the north and the South China Sea to the east. The state has a strong traditional Malay culture with an Islamic character, and is regarded as one of the important cradles of Malay traditional arts; batik, songket weaving, kite-making, top-spinning and shadow puppetry are among its better-known traditional skills. The main sights are the Central Market in the capital, Kota Bharu, and the museums and palaces around the royal city area. The northeast monsoon period (roughly November–February) brings heavy rain. Kota Bharu has an airport with connections to Kuala Lumpur and elsewhere. Local customs are fairly conservative, so visitors should dress modestly.

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