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� Gunung Keriang � Ulu
Legong Hot Springs � Sungai Sedim � Kedah River � Bukit Pinang �
Recreational activities in Kedah includes
climbing, trekking and caving at Gunung Keriang. The Hot Springs at Ulu
Legong and the White waters of the Sedim River. A relaxing river cruise along
the Kedah river and for those with taste buds for fruits can savour the
fruit orchards at Bukit Pinang.
Gunung Keriang Recreation Park
This elephant shape mountain that seems to have emerged in the middle of
a flat paddy land is a good place for activities such as climbing,
trekking, caving and also for crystal hunting (famous of crystal
deposits).
The history (legend) of Gunung Keriang is quite an interesting one.
It is reputed to be alive and rotates every year. The British
colonialists called it Elephant Hill because it is shaped like a
standing elephant
You can even bring your family along to enjoy the beautiful view. Just
10 minutes drive from downtown Alor Setar it is very accessible. Gua
Keriang, a cave located nearby is also worth checking out. Also located
in the vicinity, is the Padi Museum.
 Under the shadows of the towering Gunung Keriang, amidst a backdrop of
hectares of paddy fields, stands today a museum devoted to rice. The
museum, resembling bushels of harvested paddy stalks, consists of two
main levels and a top portion accessible by a spiral staircase.
The several galleries provides a thorough explanation of anything
involved with rice. Another fascinating aspect are the large panoramic
murals, the result of painstaking work by 60 artists from North Korea.
Open daily from 10am to 6pm.
Location � 10 km from Alor Setar
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Panas Ulu Legong
(Ulu Legong Hot Springs)
Ulu Legong is about 30 minutes
drive to the North-East of Baling.
The area prides itself in having a natural hot water spring. Other
facilities have also been developed
for the convenience of visitors.
Location � 22 km from Baling
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Sungai Sedim
At Sungai Sedim, the skills of whitewater rafters are taken to the
limit as the ravaging waters take whoever dares to test its patience.
The river offers a 17km stretch comprises 13 extreme rapids ranging from
Grade 1 to Grade 4.
The best location for this macho sport is Kampung Lindungan Raja in the
Kulim district, about 2 hours drive from Alor Setar.
Besides white-water rafting, kayaking and jungle-trekking up nearby
Gunung Bintang and Gunung Inas are two other activities associated with
this place.
Location � Gunung Inas
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Sungai Kedah
A relaxing cruise is possible on the Kedah River with an off-chance
encounters with river otters, monitor lizards, and kingfisher birds.
Look out for Kampung Teluk Yan, which is famous for its dodol and the Ampang Jajar Waterlock, a bridge across the Kedah River that brilliantly
illuminates in the night.
Location � Sungai Kedah
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 Bukit
Pinang
Fruit lovers must make it a point to visit Bukit Pinang.
A bountiful orchard, Bukit Pinang is the place for those who love local
fruits, especially those who cannot resist the 'durian'. Another
interesting feature of Bukit Pinang is the fact that 'tuntong', a breed
of river turtle, is found here. Folklore has it that eggs laid by these
turtles were conducive to curing several diseases, hence in those days
only the Royalty had
access to these eggs.
Location � Gunung Inas
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