Kuala Kedah is a fishing village located at the mouth of Kedah river (Sungai Kedah). It’s about 20 minutes journey from the city of Alor Setar with the new upgraded 4-lanes road leading to it. Along the road to Kuala Kedah, try to stop at one of the many road side stalls selling the infamous Laksa Telok Kechai.

Kuala Kedah also served as a gateway to Malaysia’s renowned Langkawi island via the Kuala Kedah jetty with ferry. Ferry rides from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi took approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Try to seat at the right hand side of the ferry, one will be able to see the beautiful castle-like Kuala Kedah marina. Though the marina has been completed 2 years ago, there’s no new development and it’s not open to the public. Recently, ambitious local authorities announced plan to develop the marina into a waterfront city. Hope the Kuala Kedah marina will not be another white elephant baking under the hot sun.

Kota Kuala Kedah

Just beside the marina, there’s an old historical fort built to protect from naval attacks with loose canons known as Kota Kuala Kedah or Kota by the locals. Above picture shows the lighthouse inside the newly repaired rectangular fort. Kota Kuala Kedah can be accessed by road via the Tok Pasai bridge which connect the two sides of Kuala Kedah seperated by the Kedah river.

To all the nasi lemak fans, this is one of the nasi lemak that you don’t want to miss out! K Nasi Lemak is one of the most famous and delicious nasi lemak in Alor Setar for years. It’s located along Jalan Putra in Alor Setar. The stall usually operates from 6pm onwards and the foods usually sold out by 9pm. Make sure to be there earlier if you want to savage a plate of mouth-watering nasi lemak.

One of the must-try dish is the tender beer served with delicious gravy. The nasi lemak is usually served with dishes on top the rice in sweet and spicy gravy. The dishes can also be served in seperate plates for those who prefer to have it seperately with reasonable price.

So, next time when visiting Alor Setar, make a date with K Nasi LemaK!

Updated Alor Setar Tower of Kedah is the 2nd tallest tower in Malaysia and 19th tallest communication tower in the world. It stands at a height of 165.5 metres above ground level. There are two levels which are opened for visitors’ preying eyes. On one of the levels you will find Seri Angkasa Restaurant, where one can indulge a meal at the height of 100 metres. For those who would like to have a bird’s eye of Alor Setar, they can purchase a ticket and take a high speed lift to the observation deck at the height of 88 meters. Across the clear sky on a sunny day, visitors can see as far as Langkawi Island and enjoy the green scenery around Alor Setar.

Below are pictures taken during the night, no doubt the Alor Setar tower majestically brighten up Alor Setar in one way or another.

Observation Deck Entrance Fee

Adult: RM6
Children: RM3
Student (With uniform): RM2
IPT Student (With student pass): RM4
Golden Citizen (50 years and above): RM4
Foreigner: RM10
Observation Deck Contact Information
Telephone number: 04- 720 2234
Fax number: 04- 720 2073
Website: http://www.menaraalorstar.com

Restoran Berputar Seri Angkasa Alor Setar

Ala Carte Operating Hours: 11:00am – 10:30pm
Lunch Operating Hours: 12:00pm – 3:00pm (Except on Friday)
Dinner Operating Hours: 7:00pm – 11:30pm (Except on Friday)

Restoran Contact Information

Booking number: 04- 730 1122
Fax number: 04- 735 5651
Email: enqalorstar@serimelayu.com
Website: http://www.serimelayu.com

Although Alor Setar has been accorded the status of a city but in comparison with other cities in Malaysia, there still are lots of improvement to be done. Nevertheless Alor Setar remains as one of the cities in Malaysia with low living cost. It is relatively easy to find a meal which costs below RM2.00 and a drink for less than RM1.00. For the past 2 years, a handful of 7-Eleven convenience store have mushroomed throughout the city of Alor Setar. However, one is yet to find Starbuck or Coffee Bean in Alor Setar…