[Alor Setar: Kedah’s hidden treasure, start your niche exploration journey]

Hey, dear travelers! 👋Today I want to introduce you to a super treasure place - Alor Setar! This is the capital of Kedah, Malaysia, a quiet and charming town. Although it’s not as lively as Penang or Langkawi, Alor Setar has unique culture, food and natural scenery that is definitely worth a visit! 🚀 🗺️Travel route • Day 1: Arrive in Alor Setar → Check in to the hotel → Go to Alor Setar Tower to overlook the city → Visit Chinatown (Pekan Cina) in the evening and taste street food. • Day 2: Visit Masjid Zahir → Go to Kedah Royal Museum to learn about local history → After lunch, go to the Paddy Museum to experience the "granary" culture of Kedah. • Day 3: Hike to Gunung Keriang → Return to the city and visit the Wednesday Market (Pekan Rabu) → Have a feast at Hai Tou Street Food Centre in the evening. 🏞️Must-visit attractions • Alor Setar Telecom Tower: This is the landmark building of Alor Setar, 165.5 meters high, with a design inspired by rice. You can overlook the whole city from the tower. • Zahir Mosque: Built in 1912, it is one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia and one of the top ten most beautiful mosques in the world. • Kedah Royal Museum: Displays the history and culture of Kedah, and the building itself is also very distinctive. • Rice Museum: Learn about Kedah’s important status as the “granary” and see various interesting exhibits. • Elephant Hill: Suitable for hiking enthusiasts, the mountain offers beautiful scenery and overlooks the city and Kedah River. 🍲Food recommendations • Fujian Prawn Noodles: Located in Haitou Street Food Center, the prawn noodle soup here is delicious and is a local specialty. • Assam Laksa: A laksa made with stink beans and fish as the soup base, it has a unique taste and is worth a try. • Grass juice: Available at street stalls in Chinatown, it’s refreshing and super delicious. • Roti Canai: At an Indian restaurant near the hotel, it is thin, crispy and delicious, and goes great with curry sauce. • Kway Teow Soup: The Kway Teow Soup at Hai Tou Street has a light and delicious soup, and the kway teow is smooth and elastic. 🏨Accommodation recommendation • 38PC Hotel: The design style is unique, as if you are staying in a boutique resort in Morocco. There is also a swimming pool on the rooftop, and the cost performance is very high. • Caffè Diem: Located in Chinatown, it was formerly an old prison and was transformed into a Michelin-starred café with a great environment. 🌟End Dear friends, Alor Setar is a small city full of surprises, with unique culture, delicious food and friendly locals. Here, you can slow down and feel the tranquility and beauty of life. If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of popular tourist destinations, why not come to Alor Setar and start a niche and unforgettable trip! 🌈