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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.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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Sungai Lalang
Kedah, Malaysia · Asia
About Sungai Lalang
Sungai Lalang sits on the route: 10 minutes from Sungai Petani, 41km from Penang Hill.
Sungai Lalang is in Kedah, Malaysia, with about 35,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Sungai Petani, about 7 km away.
Sungai Lalang (abbreviated Sg. Lalang) is a small town in Kuala Muda District, Kedah, Malaysia. It is located 5 kilometer north from Sungai Petani. Sg. Lalang River (Sungai Sg. Lalang) situated in this town flows into the Merbok River (Sungai Merbok).
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What is there to see near Sungai Lalang?
Within an hour or so of Sungai Lalang: George Town Street Art (37 km), George Town, Penang (38 km), Penang Hill (41 km), Penang Bridge (42 km).
Where is Sungai Lalang?
Sungai Lalang is in Kedah, Malaysia, about 7 km from Sungai Petani.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 34,947
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Kedah
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 5.6998, 100.5145
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Worth the detour from Sungai Lalang
5 notable places within an hour's 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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Penang Hill
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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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.
42 km · about 50 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.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Sungai Lalang
- 41 kmPenang Hill833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
- 42 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.
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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