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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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Kedah, Malaysia · Asia
Kota Kuala Muda works well as a base: 5 minutes from Kampung Kuala Muda, 22km from Penang Hill.
Kota Kuala Muda is a city located in Kedah, Malaysia. With a population of 544,984, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kota Kuala Muda 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 Kota Kuala Muda to your route.
Kota Kuala Muda is a small town in Kedah state, Malaysia. Near the town is Pantai Merdeka (Merdeka Beach). Kota Kuala Muda is also one of the sub-districts (mukims) of Kuala Muda District in Kedah state. Kota Kuala Muda was affected by flooding in 1990.
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Kota Kuala Muda is located in Kedah, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.5882 latitude, 100.3709 longitude.
Kota Kuala Muda has a population of approximately 544,984 people, making it a city 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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO World Heritage city blending colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and some of Asia's best street food.
20 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
22 km · about 25 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.
24 km · about 25 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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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