Kedah

Kedah
Darul Aman
Perlis
Bukit Kayu Hitam
ALOR SETAR
Gurun
(North Bound)
Gurun
(South Bound)
KM80.6
KM81.1
Pulau Pinang
Masjid Zahir, Alor Setar
Perak
Situated on the northern side of Peninsular Malaysia,
Kedah, the state that borders Thailand, is filled with
archaeological remnants. Alor Setar is the state capital of
Kedah while the royal town is Bandar Anak Bukit.
Dubbed as the “Jelapang Padi Malaysia”, Kedah offers an
array of rice-based delicacies that can really tickle your
appetite such as Nasi Ulam, which is rice served with the
freshest ulam-ulam (local salad) and grated coconut.
There are also ‘pulut’ or sticky rice served alongside
mango, durian or banana, ‘pulut inti’ or stuffed sticky rice
as well as ‘tapai’ or fermented rice, all are definitely the
favourites amongst the locals here.
This ‘Wonder of the North’ offers many interesting tourist
destinations such as Langkawi - a duty-free shopping
haven, and pristine beaches. Other attractions include
Lembah Bujang, Alor Setar Tower, Ulu Legong Hot Spring
and more.
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Gurun RSA
(South Bound)
Background
True to its theme, Northern Gateway, Gurun RSA (South
Bound) is the northern-most RSA on the North-South
Expressway (NSE).
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Located at KM80.6, Gurun RSA
(South Bound) was upgraded to
provide a convenient and relaxing
stop for customers. All facilities
provided here are conveniently
connected under one roof, which
also acts as a shade to customers,
shading them from either the
scorching hot sun or rain.
Here, customers are recommended
to try the Kari Kepala Ikan (Fish
Head Curry) and Roti Arab (Arab
Bread), which are famous for
their delicious taste and of course,
affordable prices.
From here, customers can visit the
beautiful Tasik Beris Grape Farm or
the spectacular Mount Jerai via Exit
173 Gurun.
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Signature Food
Gurun RSA (South Bound)
Stall
Stall
Menu
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Sajian Timur Tengah
Roti Arab (Arab Bread)
Zanariah bt Hj. Othman
Stall
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Telur ayam kampung bersama roti
Kari Kepala
Ikan
bakar istimewa
untuk
sarapan
(FishBerlaboh
Head Curry)
Muhammad Zubir bin Azaddin
di Kafe Jong
Selera Jerai
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Tourist Destinations
EXIT 173
GURUN
Gunung Jerai
EXIT 173 GURUN • 21KM
Formerly known as Pulau Serai and Puncak Kedah, Gunung
Jerai or Mount Jerai sits between the borders of Kuala Muda
and Yan, which is 35 minutes from Exit 173.
In the olden days, due to its strategic location, Gunung Jerai
was once a guide for the seafarers and traders.
The mountain is famous for its myth including Raja Bersiong,
which was told to have founded a village at the foot of this
mountain. It is also claimed that there is a rock resembling
the shape of a ship somewhere at the peak of this mountain
called the Batu Kapal, which was owned by Maharaja Merong
Mahawangsa. The ship was said to have been cursed by Sang
Kelembai when it tried to dock at the area.
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Aside from the legendary myths, the mountain features
lush plantation areas including the popular forests - hill
dipterocarp forest and upper hill dipterocarp forest, suitable for
all the nature lovers out there.
EXIT 173
GURUN
Ladang Anggur Tasik Beris
EXIT 173 GURUN • 36KM
Located in Sik, Tasik Beris is a man-made lake which was formed
by the construction of Empangan Beris back in 2000.
There are two grape farms : one located at the end stretch of
Empangan Beris and the other at Sungai Senam. The farm is set
up as an effort to transform Sik into an agro-tourism spot.
The farm offers various types of grapes such as Black Grape, White
Malaga and Losu Plite.
The Tasik Beris Grape Farm is located approximately 34 minutes
from Exit 173.
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at Gurun RSA (South Bound).