ALOR SETAR/ALOR STAR - Where To Go

I will proceed to the next part of Alor Setar/Alor Star. I will share to you the best place you can visit here.

Balai Besar (Grand Audience Hall)

This stylish traditional building which served as a royal palace and venue of ceremonies of the Kedah Sultanate. Built in 1898, it embodies certain aspects of Thai architecture. This 'great hall' is used frequently for royal and state functions.

Balai Besar

Balai Nobat (Nobat Hall)

This octagonal-shaped tower houses the nobat, the instruments of the state royal orchestra.

Nobat Hall

Balai Seni Negeri (State Art Gallery)

State Art Gallery

Dr. Mahathir’s Place of Birth

This simple wooden house was the birthplace of the former Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Dr. Mahatir Mohammad.

Dr. Mahathir's Place of Birth

Masjid Zahir

One of the most beautiful mosques in the country, Masjid Zahir was officially opened in 1912.

Masjid Zahir

Menara Alor Star (Alor Star Tower)

At 165.5 meters, the Alor Star Tower is the second tallest communications tower in Malaysia. There is also a restaurant above.

Alor Star Tower

Muzium Di Raja (Kedah Royal Museum)

Eight Hindu Maharajas is believed to have ruled Kedah from the 4th century AD before the ninth maharaja who converted to Islam in 1136 and ruled as Sultan Muzaffar Shah. The Sultanate of Kedah is usually traced back to this first sultan and the royal line has been intact for more than eight centuries.

The Kedah Royal Museum (Muzium Di Raja) located in Alor Setar has a mixed of Thai and local architectural design. The original wooden building of the museum was a palace built during the 18th century. In 1983 the palace was converted to the Kedah Royal Museum. The museum houses many interesting collection of objects and artifacts of Kedah's royal and cultural heritage.

Kedah Royal Museum

Muzium Negeri (State Museum)

The State Museum holds many of the state’s historical treasures some donated by the people of Kedah.

State Museum

Nikradharam Buddhist Temple

Located in the centre of the city is of typical Siamese architecture.

Nikradharam Buddhist Temple

Tunku Abdul Rahman Memorial

Tunku Abdul Rahman was the first prime Minister of Malaysia. This memorial is a sign to appreciate him.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Memorial

Wan Mat Saman Canal

This was longest and most renowned canal built in Kedah by Wan Mat Saman. 

Wan Mat Saman Canal

Pekan Rabu Bazaar

The most renowned bazaar in the state. In the Malay language, Pekan Rabu name means ‘Wednesday Market’, but this bazaar opens throughout the week from morning till midnight. The bazaar sell clothing, Asian and local handicraft, and typically Kedah local foodstuff.

Pekan Rabu