Do you fancy yourself as a travel enthusiast? If you going plan to travel to Malaysia, are you worry about the crowd of peoples in those "hot" spots?Then you can consider coming to Kedah, which is hidden travel gem in Malaysia. Kedah is well known in Malaysia with its rustics paddy view, but do you it has many attractions worth going? Today, let me recommend the top 5 attractions that you may not want to miss if you plan to travel to Kedah. I'm pretty sure you want to know more about the mystery side of Kedah!
1.Pulau Langkawi
Langkawi's cluster is the most well-known island among 104 islands of Kedah, which also accommodates the largest area, with providing stunning scenery. There is a lot of hotels and restaurants on the island, which makes Langkawi an ideal tourism spot. You can choose driving by yourself or a charter trip to travel around the island.
Pulau Langkawi provides a sheer number of choices for its attraction, and you can arrange your trip based on your preferences. Langkawi has a great aerial view of the ocean, while Eagle Square is a local landmark that can grab your attention. The sea glazed like sapphire, take a stroll along the beach, and enjoy your leisure moment.
Besides, many travel agents are providing different island-hopping boat tour, you can simply choose one of them to join. You just need to go jetty and take on the boat. You are going to visit the most popular islands during this tour, such as have a stroll along with crystal clear water at Berah Basah island, witness eagle and feeding them on lion island, and also explore mystery lake of Pregnant Maiden. If you want to have the most picturesque view of the island, you can go to Langkawi Sky Bridge which can be reached by cable car, and enjoy an unobstructed view with a happy mood. If you are a nature lover, you can choose a boat tour to mangrove forest, or visit the crocodile farm, or even take part in snorkeling to observes the fishes. If you plan to buy some handicrafts, the chocolates and wines without any taxes are must options!
2.Ulu Legong Hot Spring
Are you surprised by the existence of hot spring at Kedah? Well, the distance of Ulu Legong Hotspring from Baling is slightly 20km drive. There are 7 pools of natural hot springs, while the water temperature varies from 30-degrees to 70-degrees. It is suitable for bringing family members to enjoy a relaxing hot bath. If the water temperature too high, you need to be careful about your safety. You can choose to stay overnight, either choose a resort there, or you can bring your tent for camping. The hot spring opened for 24 hours. When you soak in the hot bath during the cold night, feeling the water flow warmly through the body, and it's very comfortable.
3.Tasik Darul Aman, Jitra
Tasik Darul Aman is a park located at Jitra, offers two trails for the visitors. One is a track dedicated to pedestrians or runners, while the other is an asphalt road for bicycle riders or tour cars. There are some gym facilities along the path. The track built along the river, and it is 2 km for one round. When I running here, I can feel the breeze while enjoying the stunning river view.
This lake park is a nice place for health and fitness, which also provides different recreational facilities. There is a shop offers bicycle and tour car service, as well as water activity, such as boat and pedal boat. There is a playground in this park, and some hawkers selling food and drinks around, which become an ideal place for kids. The park is crowded with peoples during the weekend, and there is a water theme park built beside.
4. Alor Setar
Alor Setar is the state capital of Kedah, and it has a lot of attractions. The first recommended destination is the iconic landmark Alor Setar Tower, it is the second tallest telecommunication tower in Malaysia, and also 22th tallest in the world. I went on the observation deck of the tower before, overlooking the panorama city from the highest building in Alor Setar, even can also further witness rustic view through a telescope.
There are some attractions near to Alor Setar Tower, such as Zahid Mosque, Museum, and Family Home of Tun Dr. Mahathir. If you want to go to a rural area, you can consider coming to Gunung Keriang, which is about 20 minutes drive from the city center. Gunung Keriang is a limestone mountain that resembles an elephant, which is widely known as Crystal Mountain too, as it is rich with crystals. You can follow the walking trails to the summit, and overview scenery of paddy fields. The paddy museum near to the mountain exhibits a history of paddy in Malaysia, and also provide a 360 degree rotate mural.
5. Gunung Jerai
Mount Jerai is the highest mountain in the North of Malaysia, you can enjoy cold weather of over 1200 meter sea level. The air temperature on the mountain slightly lower, and the cold breeze is refreshing and comfortable. There is an unobstructed view on the summit, as you can admire the scenic scenery, which is truly mesmerizing.
If you meet gloomy weather, the damp mist creates a misty atmosphere, as if you are in a fairyland. If you don't have enough stamina for hiking, you can choose to take a drive to reach the top of the mountain. There is a resort on the summit, as you can enjoy your vacation by staying a few days, and even appreciating sunrise during the dawn. The sun rose and filling the sky with colors of orange, which is quite magnificent. You can explore various flora and fauna covering the surrounding ecological habitat.
Did you suddenly want the urge to explore the northern part of Malaysia? Don't hesitate anymore, plan your trip now!
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