Alor Setar Travel Guide
Kedah is an interesting state in that it is more left wing politically than the southern states yet not as Malay as Kelantan or Terengganu to the east. This is not surprising as Kedah has always been in a bit of a precarious and fluid state. For much of its history, it was aligned with Pattani province which only after World War II, became a part of Thailand. Alor Setar is the capital of Kedah is approachable from all parts of the Peninsula by all transport means. Alor Setar has many modern structures and shopping complexes of historical significance. Its long association with Thailand is evident in the Thai temples around the city. Nonetheless, it is still very much a Malay city with fewer Chinese and Indians than other west coast cities.
Alor Setar Attractions
Balai Besar (Great Hall)
Balai Nobat
Balai Seni Negeri (State Art Gallery)
Birth House of Dr. Mahathir Mohamad
Masjid Zahir (Zahir Mosque)
Menara Alor Setar
Muzium DiRaja (Royal Museum)
Nikradharam Buddhist Temple
Royal Boat House
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