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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.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Kedah, Malaysia · Asia
Guar Chempedak sits on the route: 10 minutes from Gurun, 53km from Penang Hill.
Guar Chempedak is a town located in Kedah, Malaysia. With a population of 13,781, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Guar Chempedak 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 Guar Chempedak to your route.
Guar Chempedak is a small town in Yan District, Kedah, Malaysia. Guar Chempedak is situated within the parliamentary constituency of Jerai. Guar Chempedak comes from two words, in which Guar means 'hilly land' and Chempedak or cempedak is a name of a fruit that is believed to be widely available here in any season.
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was where the tragic 1989 Taufiqiah Al-Khairiah madrasa fire occurred.
Majority of the population here are of Malay descent, and a small number of Chinese and Indians also reside here. Although most of the town is relatively rural, in recent years more infrastructure has been developed, including shop houses and residential areas.
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Guar Chempedak is located in Kedah, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.8585 latitude, 100.4593 longitude.
Guar Chempedak has a population of approximately 13,781 people, making it a town in Malaysia.
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A UNESCO World Heritage city in Penang transformed into an open-air gallery with famous interactive murals and steel rod caricatures.
51 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
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
scenic viewpoint
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
53 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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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