Kelantan Darul Naim is not only known with its variety of cultural but also famous with its unique food. For centuries, the originality of the taste made by the ancestors is not changed. For those who come to visit here must try these traditional food. You will not forget the taste and for sure you will dream to have it again.

There is a great variety of delicious food in Kelantan Specialities include nasi kerabu (rice with herbal salad) and ayam percik (marinated chicken barbecued on a bamboo skewer) while tom yam and barbecued fish are also hot items. Besides a good selection of Malay, Chinese and Indian food, there are many types of cakes ranging from the sweet to the savoury which promise a mouth watering experience.

Check out the 'Not-to-be-missed' food in Kelantan in "Kelantan Specialities" ^^

In 1887, sultan mahmud the second built istana jahar for his grandson, long kundur. Today, the palace has been converted into a museum by the state government. Visitors will be enthralled by the photos, exhibits and artifacts on kelantan's cultural village as well as the museum's intricate wood carvings, testimony to the fine craftsmanship of the kelantanese.

Opening hours : 8.30 am - 4.45 pm daily (except fridays)

Built in 1840 on the orders of Sultan Mohamed II, the Istana Balai Besar replaces the old palace, Istana Kota Lama along the Sungai Kelantan (Kelantan River) as the Sultan of Kelantan's new administrative centre. Since the palace was erected, the town where the Istana Balai Besar is located has been named Kota Bharu (New Town) and later became the state capital of Kelantan.

The palace stands proudly, surrounded by a fort within an area that covers over 1627square metres. This beautiful wooden structure is made of timber provided with courtesy from the people of Ulu Kelantan and Pasir Puteh. The palace houses an impressive audience hall, throne room and a fine collection of royal regalia. Once the residence of Sultans in the past, Istana Balai Besar today serves mainly as a venue for official state functions and investiture ceremonies, and is mostly restricted to visitors.

For more information, please contact: (609) 7442212.

Also known as Bamboo Fort Bazaar. It is located next to the Istana Balai Besar and Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah. Here bargain-hunters will have a great time at the Bazaar Buluh Kubu.

With three floors of merchandise to browse through, this bazaar is packed with many items, especially batik fabric and handicrafts. It is stocked with just about everything imaginable and at bargain prices as well. The sheer variety of locally made souvenirs, knick-knacks, batik, gold and silver songket, fine silverware and imported Thai goods leave you in awe.

A wide choice of clothes, T-shirt, sarongs and hats are also offered at reasonable prices. There are also hats, keychains and keris available. These items are perfect as souvenirs. The bustling bazaar, with lots of traditional food items to savour, makes this place fun and interesting to be at. It is especially busy during the afternoons and evenings.

If you are in Klang Valley and have yet to encounter kite flying, take some time off to Kepong Metropolitan Park. This park is located at the north of Jinjang and can be easily accessed using Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2).

This 95 hectares park is a vast area that consists of a 57 hectares lake where anglers will be glad to know that they are allowed to fish here. During the weekends, the huge parking bays are usually taken up and many have to park their vehicles along the main road. It is not a good idea to park along the main road as it is illegal and dangerous as there are many oncoming cars driving at quite a high speed. Try to go as early as 3:30pm and you will be able to secure a parking lot. You will see families with young children coming here for a time of relaxation and to unwind the minds.

If you are a kite enthusiasts or has been stirred to take up this hobby or simply dont have time or space to do it, you will be glad to know that there is a huge field that runs parallel to the main road in the park for you to use. Most barriers and trees have been removed to ensure a clearance of at least 100m for the kites to take off. You will see many experience kite flyers here showing their skills in flying huge kites, some as big as 30 feet.

Other colourful kites with various shapes and design can be seen up the sky during the windy days. If you are driving along the MRR2 towards Sungai Buluh, you will definitely see the many kites and throngs of people at this park especially during the weekends. Buying a kite is not a problem as there are a few kite sellers that ply their trade outside the park.

Enjoy your 'childhood' time! :)