Kota Bharu

A trip to Kota Bharu likely isn’t the first place that pops to mind when planning a holiday in Malaysia, but I can promise you that this east coast city has much to offer. The capital of one of Malaysia’s northernmost states, Kelantan, if anything, Kota Bharu is a big city with a small-town vibe. Getting here is easy too, as it’s a 50-minute flight away from Kuala Lumpur (KL) or about an eight-hour drive by car (depending on traffic).