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The capital of the state of Kedah on the west coast of the Malaysian Peninsula, Alor Setar ranks as the tenth-largest city in Malaysia by population.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Alor Setar: Aquarium of Fisheries Research Institute (in Bayan Lepas), St. Anne's Church (in Bukit Mertajam) and George Town (Gurney Plaza, Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Teng), &more). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at George Town, take a stroll through Little India - Penang, get a taste of the local shopping with Gurney Drive, and browse the different shops at Aman Central.
To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Alor Setar online journey planner.
Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Malaysia Time (MYT) to Western Indonesia Time (WIB) is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in August, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.
Things to do in Alor Setar
Side Trips
Penang, George Town, Aquarium of Fisheries Research Institute, Lembah Bujang Archaeological Museum, Jalan Besar
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Kedah travel guide
Abode of Peace
Kedah, a state comprised of flat, arable terrain on the mainland and an archipelago of islands just off the coast, has earned the nickname, “The Rice Bowl of Malaysia” for its landscape of small towns dotted across rice paddies and farms. The region's beaches and lagoons are rich in marine life. The archipelago has been developed as a tourist's paradise, with activity and relaxation both playing a leading role in most Kedah holidays.
