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street murals, is home to the Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum and various food outlets, boutiques and galleries.
TANJUNG PIAI NATIONAL PARK Pontian District
The southernmost point
of the entire Eurasian landmass is also a
RAMSAR wetland of global importance, covering over 900 hectares of mangroves and inter-tidal mudflats. (See page 217)
KEDAH
TOURISM MALAYSIA NORTHERN REGION George Town, Penang
T (04) 261 0058
Open: Mon-Thu, 8am~5pm Fri, 8am~12.15pm
& 2.45pm~5pm Closed: Sat, Sun & Public Holidays
INDEPENDENCE HOUSE
(RUMAH MERDEKA)
Alor Setar
Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, planned his successful independence and election strategies from this semi-wooden Malay house, built in 1953. T (04) 720 4214
Open: Sat, Sun, Tue-
Thu, 10am~5pm
Fri, 10am~12pm & 2pm~5pm Closed: Mon (except Public and School Holidays)
MAHATHIR MOHAMAD BIRTH COMPLEX
Alor Setar
This beautifully restored 1-room wooden house, built in 1900, is the birthplace of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s 4th and 7th Prime Minister, and showcases
his family history.
T (04) 772 2319
Open: Tue-Thu & Sat-
Sun, 10am~5pm
Closed: Mon & Fri (except Public & School Holidays)
The spectacular Sky Bridge, located at the mountain-top terminus of the Panorama Langkawi Cable Car system.
MENARA ALOR SETAR
Alor Setar
The revolving restaurant and observation deck
of this 165-metre telecommunications tower provide commanding views of Kedah’s countryside and the
Langkawi Archipelago.
T (04) 720 2234
Open: Daily, 8.30am~10pm
NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTRE NORTHERN REGION
Alor Setar
An informal learning
centre for children (and adults) interested in science, technology and innovation, with interactive exhibits and activities.
T (04) 720 7700/ 7710 Open: Sat-Thu, 9am~5pm Closed: Fri, Hari Raya Aidilfitri & Aidiladha
RUMAH TOK SU & RUMAH SERI BANAI Alor Setar
Two fine examples of traditional wooden Malay houses raised on stilts.
T (04) 733 1162
Open: Daily, 9am~5pm Closed: Fri, 12.30pm~2.30pm
ZAHIR MOSQUE
Alor Setar
Voted one of the 10 most beautiful mosques in the
world, the Kedah State Mosque was built in 1912.
LANGKAWI ISLAND
LANGKAWI TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Kuah
T (04) 966 5271
Open: Sun-Thu, 8am~5pm including Public Holidays
ATMA ALAM BATIK ART VILLAGE
Padang Matsirat
Batik Centre offering handmade attire and batik painting classes. T (04) 955 2815
Open: Daily, 10am~6pm Closed: Hari Raya Aidilfitri & Aidiladha
EAGLE SQUARE
(DATARAN LANG)
Kuah
A seafront plaza featuring a 12-metre sculpture of an eagle poised to take flight. A popular spot for watching boats in
and around the harbour.
T (04) 966 7789
Open: Daily/ 24 hrs
IMAGINARIUM TIME TRAVEL ADVENTURE Oriental Village, Burau Bay Augmented reality time travel experience with interactive exhibits from the Jurassic to the far future.
T (04) 959 4225/ 1225 Open: Daily, 9.30am~7pm