Best Mar · Apr · May · Jun ~A$55/day 2 days is about right

Kota Baharu

The most conservative and arguably the most interesting Malaysian state capital, with four royal palaces turned museums in one block. The market is run almost entirely by women.

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Ideal stay
2 days
Typical spend
~A$55/day
Rough mid-range estimate
Landmarks
8 listed

Things to do

Things to do in Kota Baharu

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Where to stay

Where to stay in Kota Baharu

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If you only have

Kota Baharu in a day, two days, three

Day 1
·Istana Balai Besar
·Istana Batu Royal Museum
·Istana Jahar
·Kampung Laut Mosque
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Day 2
·Kelantan Islamic Museum
·Kelantan Museum
·Kelantan Royal Mausoleum
·Siti Khadijah Market
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Landmarks

Landmarks in Kota Baharu

Istana Balai Besar
Istana Batu Royal Museum
Istana Jahar
Kampung Laut Mosque
Kelantan Islamic Museum
Kelantan Museum

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Getting in

From the airport

When to go

When to go to Kota Baharu: Mar or Apr or May or Jun

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