Penang Trip Overview
Travel north to Kedah, the “Rice Bowl of Malaysia” in about 2 hours’ drive from Penang, across the channel by ferry. Adjourn to Paddy Museum which showcases the paddy cultivation process in Malaysia, all kinds of tools and equipment used over the decades and rice grains sample from all over the world. In the state’s capital of Alor Setar, visit Dr. Mahathir’s Birthplace which provides an insight into the life of the fourth and seventh Prime Minister of Malaysia, currently the world’s oldest at 94 years old. A humble wooden home with the roof made of nipah palm, the single storey traditional stilt house was designated a historical building, restored by the National Archives and open to all visitors. Proceed for lunch at a local restaurant before driving up to the summit of Mount Jerai located in Gurun. At 986 meters above sea level, the view is absolutely breathtaking, with vast paddy fields in the backdrop. Return to Penang via the 13.5 kilometers long Penang Bridge.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Penang, Malaysia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Penang, Penang, Malaysia
Travel north to Kedah, the “Rice Bowl of Malaysia” in about 2 hours’ drive from Penang, across the channel by ferry. Adjourn to Paddy Museum which showcases the paddy cultivation process in Malaysia, all kinds of tools and equipment used over the decades and rice grains sample from all over the world. In the state’s capital of Alor Setar, visit Dr. Mahathir’s Birthplace which provides an insight into the life of the fourth and seventh Prime Minister of Malaysia, currently the world’s oldest at 94 years old. A humble wooden home with the roof made of nipah palm, the single storey traditional stilt house was designated a historical building, restored by the National Archives and open to all visitors. Proceed for lunch at a local restaurant before driving up to the summit of Mount Jerai located in Gurun. At 986 meters above sea level, the view is absolutely breathtaking, with vast paddy fields in the backdrop. Return to Penang via the 13.5 kilometers long Penang Bridge.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kedah Paddy Museum, Gunung Keriang, 05150 Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia
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 is Malaysia is revealed. Honouring the history, culture and significance of paddy farming in Kedah, the museum is dedicated to the hardworking and simple paddy farmers, whose blood, sweat and toil have contributed to the objective of achieving self-sufficiency in the rice industry.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rumah Kelahiran Mahathir, 18 Lorong Kilang Ais Tepi Jalan Pegawai, Seberang Perak, Alor Setar 05050 Malaysia
Mahathir’s Birthplace provides an insight into the younger days of the fourth and seventh Prime Minister of Malaysia, from his school days to his success as a doctor. Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad was born in Alor Setar on Dec 20, 1925 at No. 18 Lorong Kilang Ais, off Jalan Pegawai. A humble wooden house with the roof made of nipah palm, the single room house was designated a historical building and restored by the National Archives in 1992.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Alor Setar, Alor Setar, Kota Setar District, Kedah
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mount Jerai, 08300 Yan, Kedah, Malaysia
The nerve-shredding journey is well worth it once you get to the peak of Mount Jerai. At 986 meters above sea level, the view is absolutely breathtaking. Being the only mountain in Peninsular Malaysia, you’ll get to feast your eyes not only on the vast paddy fields but also the spectacular view of the sea in the backdrop. You may enjoy high tea (own expense) at the peak of the Mount Jerai.
Duration: 1 hour
