PLACES OF INTEREST
Nature and Adventure |
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 Bukit Merah Lake
Town
Bukit Merah Laketown is a 1500-acre township-in-the-making
integrated with waterfront development. This premier waterfront
township in the northern growth triangle is situated in the fast
developing linear belt, along the North-South Highway south of
Butterworth. It lies near the border of three States, namely
Penang, Kedah and Perak. This development is an integrated
commercial, leisure, recreational and residential township fronting
the 7000-acre fresh water Tasik Bukit Merah (Bukit Merah Lake).
Situated off the Bukit Merah Interchange along the North-South
Expressway (PLUS), only a mere 35-minute drive from the Penang
Bridge. |
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 Kuala Gula Bird
Sanctuary
Located in the Kerian district, Kuala Gula or literally known as
the `Sugar Estuary' is famous for the variety of exotic birds that
come here to nest. It is also a sanctuary for migratory birds from
all over the world. Over 160 species of birds, some of them
protected, have been sighted in this area making it a haven for
bird watchers. One particular bird species, milky stork, has even
made its home here. The best time to visit the bird sanctuary is
between the months of September and December when thousands of
birds come to rest and feed in the area.The sanctuary is also home
to the smooth otter, dusky leaf monkey, long-tailed macaque and the
ridgeback dolphin. |
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 Tok Ali Cannon
Panglima Tok Mat Ali was a legendary warrior who was famous among
the locals in fighting the British. In his struggle for
nationalisation, Tok Mat Ali used a very powerful cannon to ward
off the advancing British troops into the Kerian district. The
cannon was not discovered until 1938, when a group of villagers
accidentally dug it out from the ground. Nevertheless, the ravages
of time have not left a mark on this mysterious cannon which weighs
150 kilograms and stands at 4.57 metres high. One Interesting fact
about the cannon is that it wouldn't budged, not even a single
centimetre, making efforts to relocate the cannon to a nearby
museum futile. Locals attribute this spectacle as that, 'one that
is faithful to its owner'. Situated in the compound of the Kerian
District Police Headquarters in Bagan Serai town. |
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Menderang
Menderang is a countryside destination that offers the thrill of
the outdoors. The undulating hills, the caves at gua tempurung,
mountain adventure on gunung besout, the Sungkai Deer Farms and
ostrich farms are some of the attractions of this area. It is also
the venue of the Menderang water festival. Accommodation is
available at Trolak Country Resort. |
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Sungkai Deer
Farm
Sprawled over 100 hectares of land, the deer farm is established
and managed by the Wildlife Department. Here, deers of various
species are allowed to roam freely in a habitat similar to their
own natural environment. The farm jointly set up in 1978 by the
State and Federal authorities also provides a reserve for certain
bird species and other wildlife, as part of efforts toward
conservation and prevention of their extinction. Located at the
Manderang vicinity of the Sungkai area. |
