5 days in Kedah Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): admire the striking features of Alor Setar Tower, then steep yourself in history at Zahir Mosque, then browse the different shops at Aman Central, and finally steep yourself in history at Rumah Kelahiran Mahathir.

To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Alor Setar trip maker tool.

Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Malaysia Time to Western Indonesia Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. September in Alor Setar sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to travel to Langkawi.

An archipelago of 104 islands, Langkawi is tailor-made for adventurous holidays, filled with exploration and relaxation.

Langkawi is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Langkawi Sky Bridge, soothe aching muscles at Langkawi Yoga, walk around Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, and head off the coast to Dayang Bunting Island.

To find maps, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Langkawi online tour itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of bus and ferry from Alor Setar to Langkawi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. The time zone changes from Western Indonesia Time to Malaysia Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in September, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can fly back home.