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Penang Bridge
The 13.5 km crossing that first linked Penang island to mainland Malaysia in 1985, sweeping low over the strait with George Town's skyline ahead: host of the annual bridge marathon.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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Bagan Serai
Perak, Malaysia · Asia
About Bagan Serai
Bagan Serai sits on the route: 10 minutes from Alur Pongsu, 43km from Penang Bridge.
Bagan Serai is in Perak, Malaysia, with about 20,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Alur Pongsu, about 5 km away.
Bagan Serai is a mukim in Kerian District, Perak, Malaysia. It is located 52 km (32 mi) southeast of George Town, the capital city of the neighbouring state of Penang. As such, the town is also part of the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area, with the town's logistical needs beingRead more
served by Penang's well-developed transportation infrastructure. There is the birthplace of the No.1 badminton player, Lee Chong Wei.
Bagan Serai is an important collecting and processing location for the paddy plantation of the Kerian scheme. Bagan Serai is also the name of the parliamentary constituency in which the town is located.
The word “Bagan” in Malay means a jetty or a place of landing for some business activities, and “Serai” means lemon grass, a herb often used in Malay food, which used to be mass-produced here.
Through the hearsay from old generations, Bagan Serai used to be a very busy pier for trading activities, because of the rivers that flow through this small town straight to the sea, making it a strategic location for trading activities and a suitable landing spot for goods.
A slightly different version of how Bagan Serai got its name can be found on the website "Glimpses".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Bagan Serai?
Within an hour or so of Bagan Serai: Penang Bridge (43 km), George Town Street Art (50 km), George Town, Penang (51 km), Kek Lok Si Temple (52 km).
Are there any good drives near Bagan Serai?
The nearest famous roads are Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata).
Where is Bagan Serai?
Bagan Serai is in Perak, Malaysia, about 5 km from Alur Pongsu.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 20,476
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Perak
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 5.0108, 100.5410
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Worth the detour from Bagan Serai
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
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George Town Street Art
A UNESCO World Heritage city in Penang transformed into an open-air gallery with famous interactive murals and steel rod caricatures.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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George Town, Penang
A UNESCO World Heritage city blending colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and some of Asia's best street food.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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Kek Lok Si Temple
Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple complex in Penang, featuring a striking seven-story pagoda blending Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Penang Hill
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Bagan Serai
- 43 kmPenang BridgeThe 13.5 km crossing that first linked Penang island to mainland Malaysia in 1985, sweeping low over the strait with George Town's skyline ahead: host of the annual bridge marathon.
- 55 kmPenang Hill833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
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