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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
Perak, Malaysia · Asia
Bagan Serai sits on the route: 10 minutes from Alur Pongsu, 43km from Penang Bridge.
Bagan Serai is a town located in Perak, Malaysia. With a population of 20,476, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Bagan Serai sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bagan Serai to your route.
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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Bagan Serai is located in Perak, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.0108 latitude, 100.5410 longitude.
Bagan Serai has a population of approximately 20,476 people, making it a town in Malaysia.
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5 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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
landmark
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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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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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
scenic viewpoint
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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