Bujang Valley, Kedah
The Bujang Valley, or Lembah Bujang as it is locally known, refers to an archaeological site in Kedah at which the remains of an ancient Hindu-Buddhist civilization lie. The ancient civilization thrived between the third and twelfth centuries AD, and served as an important port for Arabian, Indian and Chinese traders. The major attraction of…
Sedim River Recreation Park, Kedah
Sedim River Recreation Park is Kedah’s top-draw ecotourism destination. Spanning an area of about 37 thousand hectares of forest, there is plenty to do whether visitors are seeking fast-paced adventure or relaxing enjoyment. The park is famous for white-water rafting and is often visited for team-building or group activities. Rafting operators provide the equipment for…
Zahir Mosque, Kedah
The Zahir Mosque is the state mosque of Kedah. Built in 1912, it is one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia and has been voted one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. A trip to the mosque is mostly a sightseeing one to witness the grandeur of the structure, the beauty of the…
Kedah State Museum
The Kedah State Museum was built in 1936 and is the centre of knowledge about Kedah. With more than 1,500 years of civilization in the making, the state museum is home to tons of artifacts. This is a good place for visitors to learn about Kedah’s long history, dating back from the glorious Bujang Valley…
Gunung Jerai, Kedah
Gunung Jerai, or Mount Jerai in English, is the second highest peak in the state of Kedah. It has a historical significance as a navigation point for sailors during ancient Kedah. Standing tall at 1217 metres, it oversees the vast paddy fields of Kedah as well as providing refreshing breeze at the top of the…
Balai Nobat, Kedah
Balai Nobat, or the Hall of Drums, is a royal hall meant for the royal orchestra of Malay instruments. Nobat is an ensemble of 9 Malay instruments, consisting of 2 serunai, 1 nafiri, 1 nahara, 1 gong, a large and a small drum as well as 2 cymbals. The orchestra plays only on special occasions, such…
Pantai Merdeka, Kedah
Pantai Merdeka, or Independence Beach, is a recreational beach tucked near the quiet town of Kuala Muda in Kedah. The beach is well-known amongst the locals, usually being the place of choice for weekend family picnics and team building, but it is less prominent among outstation visitors. Visitors can immerse themselves into the crowd at…
Beris Lake Vineyard, Kedah
Beris Lake Vineyard is the first grape vineyard in the state of Kedah and is fast growing in prominence due to its commercial success in growing grapes in a nation that is better known for tropical fruits. The vineyard covers an area of 34 acres planted with about 6000 grapevines and is located just beside…
Royal Selangor Pewter Factory, Kuala Lumpur
Royal Selangor in Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s most famous brand in pewter crafting and is also globally known for its beautiful designs. At Royal Selangor Pewter Factory and Visitor Centre, visitors can witness first-hand the work of art that is pewter crafting, as well as learn about the company’s rich history and the spectacular works of art….
Kuala Lumpur City Gallery
The Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is a showcase of Kuala Lumpur history, culture, arts, architecture, heritage and life through photos. The gallery itself is located at a heritage building, the 115-year old Government Printing Office designed by the famed architect A.C Norman, based on the neo-Renaissance style that is representative of most colonial buildings during…
Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman, Kuala Lumpur
Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman in Kuala Lumpur is the heritage home of a Chief Villager, named Abu Seman, who purchased the original building from a notable Malay figure Tok Taib. The house that was of a typical Malay traditional abode was abandoned after Abu Seman’s son, the late Ibrahim Abu Seman. In 1995, the Malaysian…
Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Masjid India is just a short stretch of road about 350 metres in length, located in the bustling Kuala Lumpur city centre. This is one of the oldest parts of Kuala Lumpur, built more than a century ago by Indian labourers brought into what was known as Malaya back then by the British colonists….
National Textile Museum, Kuala Lumpur
The National Textile Museum in Kuala Lumpur is aptly located in the heritage building, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, which was designed by the famous British architect A.C. Norman. The museum houses a collection of 486 textile material, displaying the richness of Malaysian diversity as well as historical development of textiles in Malaysia. The museum is…
Little India, Kuala Lumpur
Little India is located in Brickfields in Kuala Lumpur, and is known by that name because of the large amount of Indian residents and businesses there. The area was established in 19th century by the Chinese Kapitan of Kuala Lumpur, Yap Ah Loy, to set up a brick industry in order to supply the construction…
Beryl’s Chocolate Kingdom, Kuala Lumpur
Beryl’s Chocolate Kingdom is one of the two outlets by Beryl’s, a famous chocolate brand. Other than the outlet in Kuala Lumpur, the other one called Beryl’s Chocolate Wonderland is located in Seri Kembangan of Selangor. Here, there is only one attraction; chocolate. Beryl’s produces a wide variety of chocolates, made from the finest selection of…