Place to visit
Wat Pikulthong, Malaysia: what it is and when to go
Wat Pikulthong is a place of interest in Malaysia (Kota Bharu). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is February to April, June to August. There are about 12 h 21 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Place of interest · Temples
- Where
- Malaysia
- Best time
- February to April, June to August.
- Nearest airport
- PEN Penang, 232 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 6.18372, 102.16763
What it is and where
Wat Pikulthong is a place of interest in Malaysia (Kota Bharu). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Standing Buddha
It is in Kota Bharu, where this site lists 23 more places to see, 9.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 6.18372, 102.16763; the nearest main airport is Penang International Airport (PEN, Penang), 232 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Temples 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 Wat Pikulthong is February to April, June to August.
- JanPossible11:41
- FebBest time11:48
- MarBest time11:58
- AprBest time12:08
- MayPossible12:17
- JunBest time12:21
- JulBest time12:20
- AugBest time12:12
- SepPossible12:02
- OctPossible11:52
- NovBetter not11:43
- DecBetter not11:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 21 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
- Ismaili Bandar Tumpat MosqueTemples1.6 km
- Tumpat LighthouseHistory · Architecture1.9 km
- Wat Kok Seya VanaramTemples2.6 km
- Wat MachimmaramTemples6.5 km
- Islamic MusuemMuseum9.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Malaysia guide.
More in Malaysia: Temples
- National Mosque
- Jamek Mosque
- Putra Mosque
- Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque
- Crystal Mosque
- Federal Territory Mosque
Every Malaysia place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wat Pikulthong?
It is a place of interest in Malaysia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Wat Pikulthong?
February to April, June to August. There are about 12 h 21 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Wat Pikulthong?
The nearest main airport is Penang International Airport (PEN), 232 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 Ismaili Bandar Tumpat Mosque, Tumpat Lighthouse, Wat Kok Seya Vanaram. The rest is in the Malaysia guide.
Keep reading
- Kota Bharu23 places to see in and around Kota Bharu, Malaysia: Masjid Kampung Laut, Sultan Ismail Petra Mosque, Islamic Musuem. Best time: February to April, June to August.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.