About Pengkalan Datu Floating Market
Pengkalan Datu Floating Market is a river-based market on the Pengkalan Datu River in Kampung Pengkalan Datu, Sering, Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Established as a community tourism initiative inspired by Thai floating markets, vendors sell local Kelantanese foods, snacks and produce from boats and riverside stalls. It is notable as Kelantan's first floating market and a weekend attraction showcasing local cuisine and river culture near Kota Bharu.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small river setting where vendors in traditional attire sell food and drinks directly from boats on the Pengkalan Datu River and from stalls along the riverbank. The area includes a jetty and viewing platforms. Visitors can watch boat-to-boat trading, purchase local Kelantanese dishes such as nasi kerabu, kuih-muih, and grilled snacks, take photos of the colorful boats, and take short boat rides along the river.
Key highlights
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Kelantan's first floating market with vendors selling from boats on the Pengkalan Datu River
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Wide selection of authentic Kelantanese breakfast foods and traditional kuih
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Colorful boats and riverside stalls offering photo opportunities
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Community-based tourism experience showcasing local river culture
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Short river boat rides available for visitors