Thursday, September 10, 2009

Kedah

 
Masjid Zahir Mosque view and city from Alor Setar Tower
Kedah is a state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area of over 9,000 km², and it consists of the mainland and Langkawi. The mainland has relatively flat terrain, which is used to grow rice. Langkawi is an archipelago of islands, most of which are uninhabited. Kedah was called Syburi  by the Siamese when it was under their influence.
Kedah borders the state of Perlis and shares an international boundary with the Songkhla and Yala provinces of Thailand to the north. It also borders the state of Perak to the south and Penang to the southwest.
The state's capital and royal seat is Alor Setar. Other major towns include Sungai Petani, and Kulim on the mainland, and Kuah on Langkawi. Kedah is divided into 12 districts namely Baling, Bandar Baharu, Kota Setar, Kuala Muda, Kubang Pasu, Kulim, Langkawi, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Pendang, Sik and Yan.

Tourism

  • Puncak Janing Waterfall
  • Balai Besar
  • Balai Nobat
  • Bukit Kayu Hitam
  • Balai Seni Negeri
  • Batu Hampar Waterfall
  • Junjong Waterfall
  • Kota Kuala Kedah
  • Lata Mengkuang Waterfall
  • Lembah Bujang Archaeological Park
  • Lasor Eco Park
  • Masjid Zahir
  • Menara Alor Setar
  • Muzium Negeri
  • Muzium Padi
  • Pantai Merdeka
  • Pedu Lake
  • Pekan Rabu
  • Perangin Sik Waterfall
  • Rumah Kelahiran Mahathir
  • Seri Perigi Waterfall
  • Sungai Merbok Recreation Park
  • Sungai Sedim Tree Top Walk
  • Ulu Muda Eco Park
  • Hutan Paya Laut
  • Ulu Legong Hot Springs
  • Titi Hayun Waterfall
  • Gunung Jerai

Langkawi

The Statue of Langkawi
  • Atma Alam Batik Art Village
  • Air Hangat Village
  • Craft And Cultural Complex
  • Dataran Lang
  • Galeria Perdana
  • Gunung Raya Golf Resort
  • Ibrahim Hussein Museum
  • Pekan Kuah
  • Langkawi Cable Car
  • Langkawi Canopy Adventure
  • Langkawi Crocodile Farm
  • Langkawi Golf Club
  • Langkawi Falls
  • Mahsuri’s Mausoleum
  • Morac Go Karts
  • Padang Matsirat Village
  • Rice Museum – Laman Padi
  • Sailing And Marinas
  • Telaga Harbour Park
  • The Golf Club Datai Bay
  • Traditional Malay Kampong
  • Underwater World Langkawi
  • Wildlife Park
  • Pulau Payar Marine Park

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