Friday 16 May 2014

PANTAI CAHAYA BULAN (MOONLIGHT BEACH), KOTA BHARU, KELANTAN
 
Location
          Of all the 13 states in Malaysia, Kelantan is well known for its colorful Malay traditional culture. Kota Bahru is the state capital and holds many attractions of Malaysia. Kota Bahru has much to offers to its visitors, be it cultural, nature or even beautiful beaches. Pantai Cahaya Bulan (Moonlight Beach) is amongst the must visit beach in Malaysia.

Overview

          Pantai Cahaya Bulan (formerly known as Pantai Cinta Beach / Beach of Passionate Love) was believe to name by a lovelorn British soldier during the World War Two. Till today, there are some locals still prefer to us the old name. It has a beautiful long and wide sandy beach, a popular spot for family outings and picnics. It also have a variety of water sports and horse riding. There are some food stalls and restaurants along the beach, which offers fresh barbeque seafood  


Transport

            From Kota Bharu town, take the D1 Route headed north towards Pengkalan Chepa. Pantai Cahaya Bulan is located some 10km down this road. If you are taking public transportation, take Bus No.10 from the town centre. The journey takes about 20 to 25 minutes. You will pass through quiet Malay villages and you can drop by to get some traditional handicraft as souvenirs.


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