Kedah, together with the neighboring state of Perlis, are traditionally known as the “rice bowl” states of Malaysia. Vast stretches of rice fields dominate Kedah's panoramic landscape. Alor Setar, its capital, is home to many old buildings, which still stand in their original form as relics of the past. Kedah offers a pleasing rural landscape, which can take on different hues depending on the season of the paddies. Much may be hidden under the rolling plains of rice, for Kedah was once the cradle of an ancient civilization, the threads of which are just beginning to emerge from slow excavations of various historical sites found in the state. |
For more details on places of interest, please visit www.visitkedah.com.my.