Menara Alor Setar

An iconic modern symbol, it stands at 165.5 metres tall and offers a breathtaking view of the city’s skyline.

When
Daily, 9.00am – 10.00pm
Admission
RM6-Adult, RM3-Child (6-12 years)
How
Taxi–5 mins from city
Contact
+6047202234 / 7202901
www.menaraalorstar.com.my
Fun Fact !
It has a rotating restaurant called Seri Angkasa so you can dine while enjoying the gorgeous view!

Pantai Merdeka

Get into some water sports action, picnics or just laze under the sun.There’s island hopping and visiting the nearby fishing village too!

When
All Day
Admission
Free
How
Taxi–30 mins from city
Contact
Kuala Muda District, Kuala Lumpur
Tourist Office: +60326158188
Tourism Infoline : 1300885050
Smart Tip
Wear light clothing, drink plenty of water and don’t forget your sun block!

Hutan Lipur Sungai Sedim

Enjoy extreme sports like white water rafting and rubber tubing or fall in love with nature again with the lush flora and fauna.

When
Recreation Park-All Day
Tree Top Walk-Daily, 8.30am
– 5.30pm. Closed during extreme weather.
Admission
Recreation Park-Free
Tree Top Walk – RM1 Adult, RM6 Child
How
Taxi–3hrs from city
Mini-Van: Check with your hotel for arrangements.
Contact
Gunung Inas Forest Reserve, Kulim District
Kedah Tourist Office:
+6047312322 / 7301322
Tourism Infoline: 1300885050
Fun Fact !
You can spend the night camping at designated camp sites
Smart Tip
Bring extra clothes, insect repellent, drink plenty of water, and rent a car / 4WD (a great way to explore the sights along the way)

Batu Hampar Waterfalls

Pack your goodies and enjoy a fun picnic by the waterfalls. Great for swimming and hiking too!

When
All Day
Admission
Free
How
Taxi–1hr from city
Contact
Gunung Jerai Recreational Park, Yan District
Kedah Tourist Office:
+6047312322 / 7301322
Tourism Infoline: 1300885050

Gunung Keriang

The place for adventure seekers to jungle trek, do rock climbing, explore caves and even search for some crystals, if you’re lucky.

When
All Day
Admission
Free
How
Taxi–10 mins from city
Contact
Gunung Keriang Recreational Park, Kota Setar District
Kedah Tourist Office:
+6047312322 / 7301322
Tourism Infoline: 1300885050
Smart Tip
Wear appropriate gear during extreme sports and drink plenty of water.

Kota Kuala Kedah

Marvel at the fort from days gone by, built to ward off enemies from the sea. Have some fresh seafood next door at the fishing village thereafter.

When
Sat-Thur, 9.00am – 6.00pm;
Fri, 9.00am – 12.30pm,
2.30pm – 6.00pm
Admission
Free
How
Taxi–1hr from city
Contact
Kompleks Sejarah Kota Kuala Kedah:
+6047319297
Kedah Tourist Office:
+6047312322 / 7301322
Tourism Infoline: 1300885050
www.tourism.gov.my
Smart Tip
Wear comfy shoes and drink plenty of water.

Muzium Padi

Everything and anything related to paddy is on display and you can even experience a bullock cart ride (‘kereta lembu’) on weekends.

When
Sat-Thur, 9.00am – 5.00pm;
Fri, 9.00am – 12.30pm,
2.30pm – 5.00pm
Admission
RM3-Adult, RM1-Child, RM2-Camera
How
Taxi–15 mins from city
Contact
Muzium Padi (Paddy Museum) :
+6047351315
Kedah Museum Board :
+6047331162
www.tourism.gov.my
Fun Fact !
It has a cool 360-degree mural by North
Korean artists.
Smart Tip
Bring small change for admission tickets.

Balai Seni Negeri

Great works of art are on display– paintings, photographs, musical instruments and many more.

When
Sat-Thur, 10.00am – 6.00pm;
Fri, 10.00am – 12.00pm,
2.00pm – 6.00pm
Admission
Free
How
Taxi–5 mins from city
Contact
Medan Bandar, Jalan Raja
+6047325752
www.jmm.gov.my/en/museum/kedahstate-art-gallery
Fun Fact !
There are exhibitions happening on intervals!

Wat Nikrodharam

Located downtown is the most imposing Buddhist temple complex, resplendent with gilded roofs and colourful mosaic walls.

When
Mon-Fri, 10.00am – 6.00pm
Admission
Free
How
Taxi–5 mins from city
On foot–15 mins
Contact
Medan Bandar, Jalan Raja
+6047325752
Smart Tip
Wear decent clothing when visiting the temple complex.

Muzium Diraja Kedah

Pretend that you’re royalty while walking through the amazing displays of Kedah’s monarchy including the royal carriages and boats in the courtyard.

When
Sat-Thur, 10.00am – 6.00pm;
Fri, 9.30am – 12.00pm,
2.00pm – 6.00pm
Admission
Free
How
Taxi–5 mins from city
On foot–15 mins
Contact
+6047327937
www.jmm.gov.my/ms/museum/kedahroyal-museum

Rumah Kelahiran Mahathir

Visit the restored home of Malaysia’s fourth Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and get insights on his formative years.

When
Tue-Sun, 10.00am – 5.00pm;
Fri, 10.00am – 12.00pm,
3.00pm – 5.00pm
Closed Mon except Public and School Holidays
Admission
Free
How
Taxi–15 mins from city
Contact
Lorong Kilang Ais, Jalan Pegawai The National Archives Malaysia (Kedah Branch): +6047722319
Tourism Malaysia Kedah Office: +6047312322 / 7301322
www.arkib.gov.my/rumah_kelahiran_mahathir
Fun Fact !
The furnishings inside the house is from the 1920’s

Masjid Zahir

Old as it is grand, this state mosque is truly an architectural wonder which is a must visit for all.

When
All Day (except during prayer times)
Admision
Free
How
Taxi–15 mins from city
Contact
Lorong Kilang Ais, Jalan Pegawai
Tourism Malaysia Kedah Office:
+6047312322 / 7301322
www.tourism.gov.my
Smart Tip
Wear clothing which covers arms and legs before entering the mosque. For ladies, wear a scarf over your head.

Muzium Arkeologi Lembah Bujang

Ancient artefacts like pottery, stoneware and even beads can be observed at the oldest centre of international trade, which also has relics of temples (stupa).

When
Sat-Thur, 8.00am – 4.15pm;
Fri, 8.00am – 12.00pm,
3.00pm – 4.15pm
Admission
Free
How
Taxi–30 mins from city
Contact
+6044572005
www.jmm.gov.my/en/museum/lembahbujang-archaeological-museum
Smart Tip
Wear light clothing and drink plenty of water

Pekan Rabu

Although it means ‘Wednesday Market’, it opens daily and offers handicrafts, clothes, accessories and everything else under the sun!

When
Daily, 8.00am – 9.00pm
How
Taxi–10 mins from city
Contact
www.pekanrabu.com/preng.html
Smart Tip
Wear comfy shoes and bargain as much as you can.

Plaza Kuala Kedah

It’s the best place to buy dried seafood and compressed shrimp paste (‘belacan’).

When
Daily, 9.00am – 9.00pm
How
Taxi–1hr from city
Contact
Kedah Tourist Office: +6047312322 / 7301322
Tourism Infoline: 1300885050
Fun Fact !
Fresh seafood can be frozen for you to take home.
Smart Tip
Wear comfy shoes and bargain as much as you can.

City Plaza

Expect loads of goodies to buy like local trinkets to designer labels.

When
Daily, 9.00am – 9.00pm
How
Taxi–10 mins from city
Contact
Kedah Tourist Office: +6047312322 / 7301322
Tourism Infoline: 1300885050
Fun Fact !
There are entertainment outlets, restaurants and even a hotel attached to this mall.

Souq Al-Bukhary

A unique combination of a shopping mall and a bazaar, with awe-inspiring Moorish architecture and has plenty of shopping opportunities especially for antiques.

When
Daily, 9.00am – 10.00pm
How
Taxi–10 mins from city
Contact
Kedah Tourist Office: +6047312322 / 7301322
Tourism Infoline: 1300885050
Smart Tip
Bargain away!

Plaza Putra

The only tech mall offering a vast range of electronic products at the best price.

When
Daily, 9.00am – 9.00pm
How
Taxi–10 mins from city
Contact
Kedah Tourist Office: +6047312322 / 7301322
Tourism Infoline : 1300885050
Smart Tip
No harm bargaining and insist on receipts / warranties

Nasi Lemak

The northern version of this famous Malaysian breakfast staple is richer,spicier and simply mouth-watering!Its rice cooked in coconut milk, served with tasty condiments with mixed gravy. Yummy!

Laksa

A delicious bowl of rice noodles immersed in thick, spicy fish gravy is the best thing to have on a rainy day or when you don’t want to have too much.

Curry Mee

Nothing has ever tasted so good than a steamy bowl of yellow rice noodles, served with fried tofu, fresh cockles in spicy curry paste gravy.

Pulut

Glutinous rice (beras pulut) from Kedah is said to be the best and the cooked variations include ‘pulut kuning’, ‘pulut sambal’, ‘pulut inti’ and many other sweet or savoury types.

Asam Pedas

There’s always room for ‘Asam Pedas’, a flavourful spicy gravy dish normally cooked with fish. Eat it with steaming hot rice and you just can’t get enough of it!

Alor Setar