A Beautiful Place- Kedah

Inn House Homestay was located at Changlun, the state of Kedah. Kedah show traces of Malay history dating back before the Melaka Sultanate.This is the "rice-bank" of Malaysia and visitors are greeted with stretches of green 'padi'/rice plants gently swaying with the breeze which turn to a golden brown when the padi is ready for harvesting.The legendary Langkawi steeped in history and myth, a haven for tourists, lies offshore.

Interesting places in Alor Setar

1. Alor Setar Tower

     Located in the heart of Alor Setar, this 165.5-metre tower is one of the tallest telecommunications tower in the world. It is a prominent and modern landmark that signifies the rapid development in the state of Kedah. 

At its tip is the Seri Angkasa Revolving Restaurant which specialises in a variety of sumptious local as well as international cuisine. From here, one can enjoy a spectacular view of Alor Setar and nearby Butterworth. On clear days, you can even try to spot the neighbouring country of Thailand! 

Besides landmark-spotting, the tower also serves as an observatory tower from which to look for the crescent moon to mark the beginning of Muslim months. The observation deck stands at a height of 88 metres from the base of the structure. 

Tickets to the observation deck are MYR 6 for adults and MYR 3 for children (prices subject to change). A souvenir shop at this level ensures that breathtaking views are cemented as little trinkets for your trip home.

(Source: http://www.tourism.gov.my/en/places/states-of-malaysia/kedah/alor-setar-tower?page=2 )

2.Tree Top Walk Sungai Sedim

        The spectacular view you get when you stroll through the jungle canopy is the main draw for visitors from far and wide to this quiet, all-natural corner of Kedah. 

Strolling high above the ground of this primeval rainforest affords visitors an unexpected and exciting perspective. 

Call it a "monkey's eye view". Visitors will enjoy the fabulous sight of rushing streams and truly fascinating flora and fauna – all from 50m up!

(Source :http://www.tourism.gov.my/en/places/states-of-malaysia/kedah/tree-top-walk-sungai-sedim?page=3 )

3.Zahir Mosque

       One of Kedah's most distinctive architectural landmarks, Masjid Zahir or Zahir Mosque stands as an elegant example of Malay- Islamic architecture. 

Built in 1912, it is one of the oldest mosques in the country. The design was inspired by the vision of the late Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Abidin II. Its five large, black domes symbolise the Five Pillars of Islam. 

Located in central Alor Setar, it is the official mosque for the state as well as the main mosque for local Muslims and the venue for the annual Koran reading competition. 

It is also the burial site of Kedah warriors who died while defending the state from the Siamese in 1821.

(Source : http://www.tourism.gov.my/en/places/states-of-malaysia/kedah/zahir-mosque?page=3)

4.The Paddy Museum

        The Paddy Museum is the first of its kind in Malaysia, and the fourth to be opened in the world after Japan, Germany and the Philippines. 

The unique architecture of the Paddy Museum represents bushels of harvested rice stalks. Rice motifs are repeated throughout the building, on staircase banisters, the museum gates and the fence surrounding it. 

The museum showcases the paddy cultivation process in Malaysia and displays all kinds of tools and equipment which have been used in the trade over the years. Through beautiful murals, the artwork of 60 artists from North Korea, the history of paddy cultivation in Malaysia is revealed. 

(Source :http://www.tourism.gov.my/en/places/states-of-malaysia/kedah/the-paddy-museum?page=6 )

5.Bujang Valley

        The Bujang Valley or Lembah Bujang is a sprawling historical complex situated near Merbok, Kedah. Once the site of the Srivijaya Empire, an ancient Malay kingdom dating back from the first few centuries to the 12th century, it is the richest archaeological area in Malaysia. 

Over the years, numerous artefacts have been uncovered in the Bujang Valley - celadon, porcelain, stoneware, clay, pottery, fragments of glass, beads and Persian ceramics - evidences that Bujang Valley was once a centre of international and entrepot trade in the region. 

More than 50 ancient Hindu or Buddhist temples, called candi, have also been unearthed, adding to the spirituality of the place. The most well-preserved of these is located in Pengkalan Bayang Merbok, which is also where the Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum is located. This museum is the first archaeology museum built in Malaysia, under the Museum and Antiquity Department.

(Source : http://www.tourism.gov.my/en/places/states-of-malaysia/kedah/bujang-valley?page=5)