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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.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Kedah, Malaysia · Asia
Kampong Merbok sits on the route: 15 minutes from Bandar Laguna Merbok, 36km from Penang Hill.
Kampong Merbok is a town located in Kedah, Malaysia. With a population of 12,940, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kampong Merbok 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 Kampong Merbok to your route.
Merbok is a mukim (sub-district) in the Kuala Muda District of Kedah, Malaysia. It is known for the historical Bujang Valley. The area also hosts the Kedah Campus of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM Merbok/Sungai Petani).
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Kampong Merbok is located in Kedah, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.7167 latitude, 100.4167 longitude.
Kampong Merbok has a population of approximately 12,940 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.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO World Heritage city blending colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and some of Asia's best street food.
35 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple complex in Penang, featuring a striking seven-story pagoda blending Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles.
39 km · about 45 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.
41 km · about 45 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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