Place to visit
Guillemard Bridge, Malaysia: what it is and when to go
Guillemard Bridge is a bridge in Gua Musang-Tumpat railway line (Jambatan Guillemard) in Malaysia (Kota Bharu). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 20 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Bridge in Gua Musang-Tumpat railway line · Architecture
- Local name
- Jambatan Guillemard
- Where
- Malaysia
- Best time
- February to April and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- PEN Penang, 214 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 5.76182, 102.14965
What it is and where
Guillemard Bridge is a bridge in Gua Musang-Tumpat railway line (Jambatan Guillemard) in Malaysia (Kota Bharu). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kota Bharu, where this site lists 23 more places to see, 41 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 5.76182, 102.14965; the nearest main airport is Penang International Airport (PEN, Penang), 214 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in Malaysia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Guillemard Bridge is February to April and June to August.
- JanPossible11:42
- FebBest time11:49
- MarBest time11:58
- AprBest time12:08
- MayPossible12:16
- JunBest time12:20
- JulBest time12:18
- AugBest time12:11
- SepPossible12:02
- OctPossible11:52
- NovBetter not11:44
- DecBetter not11:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 20 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Malaysia
To enter Malaysia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Malaysia checklist. Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Masjid Mukim Batu TinggiTemples22 km
- Masjid Mukim Beting PauhTemples24 km
- Masjid Mukim Alor BakatTemples29 km
- Masjid Pasir PutehMosque in Malaysia29 km
- Bukit Bunga–Ban Buketa BridgeBridge30 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Malaysia guide.
More in Malaysia: Architecture
- Kuala Lumpur Tower: tower in Kuala Lumpur
- Penang Bridge: road bridge connecting Penang Island with the Malay Peninsula
- Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge: second highway connecting mainland and island in Penang, Malaysia
- Langkawi Sky Bridge: footbridge in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
- Alor Setar Tower: Skyscraper in Malaysia
- Fort Cornwallis: bastion fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Every Malaysia place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Guillemard Bridge?
It is a bridge in Gua Musang-Tumpat railway line (Jambatan Guillemard in the local language) in Malaysia. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Guillemard Bridge?
February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 20 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Guillemard Bridge?
The nearest main airport is Penang International Airport (PEN), 214 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Malaysia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Malaysia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Masjid Mukim Batu Tinggi, Masjid Mukim Beting Pauh, Masjid Mukim Alor Bakat. The rest is in the Malaysia guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Guillemard Bridge on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.