It is located at Nilam Puri. Merdeka Square Merdeka Square used to be known as Padang Kelupang. When Malaysia declared its independence on 31 August 1957, the square was renamed Merdeka Square. Pantai Cahaya Bulan is located on the northeast stretch of the Kelantan coastline, just 9.6 km from Kota Bharu. The beach is shaded by tall casuarina trees which provides an ideal place for picnics and relaxation.
Comfortable chalets are available at the beach.
On your way to PCB, stop by at the various cottage industries along the road here. Located 25 km south of Kota Bharu it is regarded as the most beautiful beach in Kelantan. Take a swim or relax under the shade of casuarina trees. Its name is derived from a solitary rock that looks like a fish. To cave explorers on an expedition, part of the lure is trying to find a pot of gold believed to have been hidden during the Japanese Occupation.