Gurun (South Bound)KM80.6Gurun

(North Bound)KM81.1

Bukit Kayu HitamPerlis

Perak

Pulau Pinang

ALOR SETAR

KedahDarul Aman

Masjid Zahir, Alor Setar

Situated on the northern side of Peninsular Malaysia, Kedah, the state that borders Thailand, is filled with archaeological remnants. Alor Setar is the state capital of Kedah while the royal town is Bandar Anak Bukit.

Dubbed as the “Jelapang Padi Malaysia”, Kedah offers an array of rice-based delicacies that can really tickle your appetite such as Nasi Ulam, which is rice served with the freshest ulam-ulam (local salad) and grated coconut. There are also ‘pulut’ or sticky rice served alongside mango, durian or banana, ‘pulut inti’ or stuffed sticky rice as well as ‘tapai’ or fermented rice, all are definitely the favourites amongst the locals here.

This ‘Wonder of the North’ offers many interesting tourist destinations such as Langkawi - a duty-free shopping haven, and pristine beaches. Other attractions include Lembah Bujang, Alor Setar Tower, Ulu Legong Hot Spring and more.

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Gurun RSA (South Bound)

True to its theme, Northern Gateway, Gurun RSA (South Bound) is the northern-most RSA on the North-South Expressway (NSE).

Background

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Located at KM80.6, Gurun RSA (South Bound) was upgraded to provide a convenient and relaxing stop for customers. All facilities provided here are conveniently connected under one roof, which also acts as a shade to customers, shading them from either the scorching hot sun or rain.

Here, customers are recommended to try the Kari Kepala Ikan (Fish Head Curry) and Roti Arab (Arab Bread), which are famous for their delicious taste and of course, affordable prices.

From here, customers can visit the beautiful Tasik Beris Grape Farm or the spectacular Mount Jerai via Exit 173 Gurun.

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Telur ayam kampung bersama roti bakar istimewa untuk sarapandi Kafe Jong Berlaboh

Signature Food

Stall 1 Sajian Timur TengahZanariah bt Hj. Othman

Roti Arab (Arab Bread)

Selera JeraiMuhammad Zubir bin Azaddin

Stall 3 Kari Kepala Ikan (Fish Head Curry)

Stall Menu

Gurun RSA (South Bound)

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Gunung JeraiEXIT 173 GURUN • 21KM

Formerly known as Pulau Serai and Puncak Kedah, Gunung Jerai or Mount Jerai sits between the borders of Kuala Muda and Yan, which is 35 minutes from Exit 173.

In the olden days, due to its strategic location, Gunung Jerai was once a guide for the seafarers and traders.

The mountain is famous for its myth including Raja Bersiong, which was told to have founded a village at the foot of this mountain. It is also claimed that there is a rock resembling the shape of a ship somewhere at the peak of this mountain called the Batu Kapal, which was owned by Maharaja Merong Mahawangsa. The ship was said to have been cursed by Sang Kelembai when it tried to dock at the area.

Aside from the legendary myths, the mountain features lush plantation areas including the popular forests - hill dipterocarp forest and upper hill dipterocarp forest, suitable for all the nature lovers out there.

Tourist Destinations

EXIT 173 GURUN

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Ladang Anggur Tasik BerisEXIT 173 GURUN • 36KM

Located in Sik, Tasik Beris is a man-made lake which was formed by the construction of Empangan Beris back in 2000.

There are two grape farms : one located at the end stretch of Empangan Beris and the other at Sungai Senam. The farm is set up as an effort to transform Sik into an agro-tourism spot.

The farm offers various types of grapes such as Black Grape, White Malaga and Losu Plite.

The Tasik Beris Grape Farm is located approximately 34 minutes from Exit 173.

at Gurun RSA (South Bound).

EXIT 173 GURUN

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