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Kota Bahru    
Capital of Kelantan state, Kota Bahru is an east coast centre of traditional Malaysian crafts and culture, noted for its silver carving, batik printing, songket silk fabrics - and giant Malay kites and tops (you can see demonstrations at the Kelantan Arts Centre). Its famous Central Market is one of the country's most colourful, while the State Museum should not be missed. The surrounding coastline is fringed by quiet and inviting beaches, among them the famed 'Beach of Passionate Love'.