Kedah

Kedah Darul Aman

Kedah is rich in rice cultivation, the state has enjoyed the reputation as the 'Rice Bowl of Malaysia'. It is surrounded by the greenery of the ricefields during the planting season and golden hues at harvest time. 

Archaeological records at Lembah Bujang (Bujang Valley) show that Kedah is the oldest civilization of Peninsular Malaysia. As far as 5th Century, traders travelling between China and India stopped over at Kedah. It was an ideal resting destination while waiting for the monsoons to change. 
   
State capital is Alor Setar has a generous share of tourist attractions, including the state museum, Pekan Rabu Bazaar, Menara Alor Setar and Lake Pedu. Pulau Langkawi is also part of Kedah, is a well known for international tourist destination with many international activities and events.

Area: 
9,426 sq km

State Capital: 
Alor Setar  

Places to visit:
1. Pulau Langkawi
2. Air Hangat Village
3. Menara Alor Setar (Alor Setar Tower)
4. Gunung Jerai
5. Gunung Keriang
6. Ulu Muda
7. Komplek Pekan Rabu (Wednesday Market Complex)
8. Royal Museum
9. Clock Tower
10. Alor Setar Monument
11. Birthplace of Dr. Mahathir Mohamad
12. Pedu Lake
13. Kuala Kedah Fort
14. Lata Mengkuang
15. Lembah Bujang (Bujang Valley)
16. Pulau Payar Marine Park
17. Bukit Kayu Hitam
18. Pantai Merdeka (Merdeka Beach)


Source: Tourism Malaysia