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Kota Bharu Travel Guide
Kota Bahru is strictly a Moslem town, where Friday is not a working day and sharia (Islamic law) is strictly enforced. A good place to immerse and sample traditional Malay culture, the place provides visual feasts of its day and night markets. Several royal palaces (Istana Balai Besar and Istana Batu) and museums (Bank Kerapu, Istana Jahar and Kampung Kraftangan) offer indirect lessons for cultural and religious sensibility.
Visitors can sample the local delicacies such as ayam percik (spicy barbecue chicken) and the nasi ulam (herbed rice) or learn the secrets of traditional Malay kite-making straight from the masters. Batik fabrics are also sold in the market for a good price. Those who happen to pass by at Kota Bahru are more likely to explore the surrounding regions of Bukit Bunga, Kuala Krai and Tumpat.
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