MY · Kelantan · 5.83°N 102.40°E

pasir puteh

Tok Bali fishing jetty, windy kampung beaches and a slow coastal drive.

Best time
March to October, when seas are calm and the Perhentian boats run. The north-east monsoon, roughly November to February, brings big waves and heavy rain.
How long
Half a day, or a stop on the way to the Perhentians
Getting there
Fly from KL to Kota Bharu (about an hour), then drive about 45 minutes. By car from KL it's about 7 hours.
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MY · Kelantanpasir puteh5.83°N 102.40°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Tok Bali fishing jetty, windy kampung beaches and a slow coastal drive.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingPasir PutehMY, Kelantan
KLpasir puteh
≈ 309 km from KL, as the crow flies

A district in south-eastern Kelantan, between Kota Bharu and the Terengganu border. The highlight is Tok Bali, a busy fishing port where you can also catch a boat to the Perhentian Islands, and the coast around it is lined with windswept kampung beaches.

Makan

  1. Fresh seafoodFish, squid and prawns come straight off the boats at Tok Bali.Map ↗
  2. KeropokFish crackers from the coastal villages, fresh or dried.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Tok BaliA fishing port where the boats unload their catch. Go in the morning, when it's busiest.Map ↗
  2. Boat to the PerhentiansTok Bali's jetty is an alternative to Kuala Besut for getting to the islands.Map ↗
  3. The kampung beachesQuiet, casuarina-lined beaches along the coast, best for a breezy walk.Map ↗
  4. Bukit KeluangJust over the border in Besut, Terengganu, a rocky headland with caves and a beach.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Perhentian boats and most island resorts stop during the monsoon, roughly November to February.
  • Kelantan's weekend is Friday and Saturday. Dress modestly in town.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.