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Trip Planner :  Malaysia  /  Kedah  /  Kota Setar District  /  Alor Setar

Alor Setar

3.3
Historic Sites · Observation Decks · Shopping Malls
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. The city remains very conservative, adhering to a strict interpretation of Islam and cultivating a deep loyalty and respect for the local monarchy. Alor Setar's location in the northwest of the peninsula makes taking a trip over to neighboring Thailand simple. Despite heavy Islamic influence in the area, the many historical attractions in Alor Setar represent multiple Asian religions. Take a peek at our world travel planner: Alor Setar and its charms laid bare and easily scheduled.
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    Popular things to do in Alor Setar

    Zahir Mosque ©
    Historic Site
    Zahir Mosque
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Alor Setar Tower ©
    Observation Deck
    Alor Setar Tower
    3.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Kedah Paddy Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Kedah Paddy Museum
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Aman Central ©
    Shopping Mall
    Aman Central
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Alor Setar

    Little India - Penang ©
    Neighborhood
    Little India - Penang
    Penang
    3.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Al Hussain Mosque (Floating Mosque)
    Religious Site
    Al Hussain Mosque (Floating Mosque)
    Kuala Perlis
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Gunung Jerai ©
    Outdoor Activity
    Gunung Jerai
    Kuala Ketil
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Lembah Bujang Archaeological Museum ©
    History Museum
    Lembah Bujang Archaeological Museum
    Merbok
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Alor Setar

    Al-Bukhary Mosque
    Monument
    Al-Bukhary Mosque
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Wat Nikrodharam ©
    Religious Site
    Wat Nikrodharam
    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours
    Kedah Royal Museum ©
    Art Gallery
    Kedah Royal Museum
    4.0
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Gallery ©
    Specialty Museum
    Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Gallery
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Shopping in Alor Setar

    Pekan Rabu Complex ©
    Flea Market
    Pekan Rabu Complex
    2.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Malaysia Kedah ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Malaysia Kedah
    3.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sentosa Plaza ©
    Shopping Mall
    Sentosa Plaza
    1.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Alor Setar

    Rumah Merdeka ©
    History Museum
    Rumah Merdeka
    3.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Kedah State Museum ©
    History Museum
    Kedah State Museum
    3.1
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Kedah State Art Gallery ©
    Natural History Museum
    Kedah State Art Gallery
    2.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Alor Setar

    Rumah Kelahiran Mahathir ©
    Historic Site
    Rumah Kelahiran Mahathir
    3.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Balai Nobat
    Historic Site
    Balai Nobat
    1.0
    Duration: 30 minutes

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