State of Malaysia
Region: Northern Peninsular
Kedah Travel Guide
Known as the 'Rice Bowl of Malaysia' and home to the world-famous UNESCO Global Geopark archipelago of Langkawi.
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About Kedah
Kedah offers an alluring contrast between sprawling emerald paddy fields on the mainland and the tropical island paradise of Langkawi. It boasts ancient archaeological sites in Bujang Valley and iconic attractions like the Langkawi Sky Bridge.
Top Things to Do & Highlights in Kedah
- Langkawi Sky Bridge & SkyCab Cable Car
- Kilim Karst Geoforest Park & Mangrove Tour
- Gunung Jerai & Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum
Top Attractions in Kedah
Landmark & Mountain
Langkawi Sky Bridge & SkyCab Cable Car
The world's longest curved suspension bridge suspended 660m above sea level between Machinchang mountain peaks.
Nature & Geopark
Kilim Karst Geoforest Park & Mangrove Tour
UNESCO Global Geopark featuring dramatic limestone karst cliffs, mangrove boat cruises, Brahminy kite eagle feeding, and bat caves.
Heritage & Mountain
Gunung Jerai & Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum
Kedah's highest limestone mountain rising 1,217m above paddy fields adjacent to Southeast Asia's oldest Hindu-Buddhist kingdom ruins.