Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 54.26 |
Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 0.31 |
Coke bottle | USD 0.50 |
One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.55 |
Mid-range restaurant | USD 3.72 |
In the state of Kedah inside peninsular Malaysia, there is a town called Sungai Petani. This Malay term means “Farmer’s River”. Here, you can find numerous paddy fields as well as people whose families come from a long line of farmers. Sungai Petani is located at the northwestern part of the Malaysian peninsula. Sungai Petani is the biggest town in the state.
You can get into Sungai Petani via airplane that will touchdown at the Penang International Airport. This airport is located at Penang Island. Another possible airport route to take is the Sultan Abdul Halim Airport located in Alot Star also known as Alor Setar, the state capital of Kedah. You can get cheap flights to Sungai Petani and from the airport you can take the local bus, called the City Liner. An alternative means would be to take the taxi. You can also take the train services if you will come from Thailand or in Singapore as well as in any of the places within peninsular Malaysia. You can get around the city through the City Liner as well. Taking a cab and renting a car or bicycle are the other means to get around and explore the town.
What are the nice sightseeing place and tourist destinations in Sungai Petani? You can start your tour at the Silver Jubilee or the Jubli Perak, which is a park located at the downtown area. There is also the Clock Tower as well as the Sungai Petani Club and The Carnival. You must also see Gunung Jerai. This is a place that is more than 1,200 meters above sea level and you can enjoy scenic views here. This mountain serves as the navigational and major point of the ships that enter the Strait of Malacca. You can sweat and hike the 18 kilometers long trekking area. At the top of the mountain, you will see a Hindu Temple. Sungai Petani is popular for foods called Mee Goreng Mamak and Nasi Kandar. You can tour the Bujang Valley, which is also called the Ancient Wonder of Kedah and here, you will find the Lembah Bujang Archeological Museum. If you are looking for a beach, go to Pantai Merdeka.
There are numerous hotels in Sungai Petani and you can find one that is a good fit if you look really well. You can find cheap flights to Sungai Petani if you book your flight in advance.