Le Tour de Alor Star

Visit Malaysia at Alor Star Tower,Kedah

Menara Alor Setar "Unique, breathtaking, fun!" Best of all, you will get a complete and unobstructed bird's eye view of the brilliant blend of Alor Star's city and country charm; unless of course if a flight of birds suddenly flew across your view. es! The first thing to do when you arrive in Alor Star is to head immediately to Menara Alor Setar! Here you get to absorb and enjoy all the spectacular vista of the city atop the 165.5m (543ft) tower before you proceed to visit the other popular surrounding landmarks in the city.

Unique you can see It is the 2nd tallest tower in Malaysia and the 19th tallest in the world but that's far from being the big deal Kedah has come to take pride in. What matters most is that you are about to discover that the tower is an unmistakable symbolic representation of the toils, trepidations and triumphs of Kedah's journey in search of progress and prosperity throughout the years.

Truly, Menara Alor Setar mirrors Kedah's infinitive rapids development whilst still retaining its glorious heydays of laid-back yet productive and balanced lifestyle that is prominently displayed through its unique architecture is the prowess and her futuristic, high-tech tenacity.

Official Opening,Menara Alor Star officially opened its door to visitors on 14th August 1997 by the grace of Tun Dr.Mahathir Mohamad, the charismatic Malaysia's fourth Prime Minister whom himself hails from Kedah.

Menara Alor Setar
Lot 99, Lebuhraya Darul Aman,
05100, Alor Star, Kedah Darul Aman Malaysia.

Tel : (604) - 720 2234 / 720 2901
Fax : (604) - 720 2073

www.menaraalorstar.com.my

How to get there

We are gather at unitar and we walk to Pekan Rabu about 10 minutes from Unitar International Universiti.Then we take a bus heading to Alor Setar Tower about 3 Km from Pekan Rabu.

From Pekan Rabu straight until meet SME corporation Malaysia and turn right and straight at Lebuhraya Darul Aman about 1.5 Km.Turn rigt to Jalan Istana Lama and turn left to Jalan Istana Kuning about 800 meter .Lastly, turn left and arrive at Alor Setar Tower. It took 18 minutes From Pekan Rabu to Alor Setar Tower.

By Taxi

Cost to get there

BY TAXI

From PEKAN RABU

A taxi ride from Pekan Rabu to Alor Star Tower would cost approximately RM15.

From SUNGAI PETANI

A taxi ride from Sungai Petani to Alor Star Tower would cost approximately RM65.

From JETTY KUALA KEDAH

A taxi ride from Jetty Kuala Kedah to Alor Star Tower would cost approximately RM20.

BY BUS

From PEKAN RABU

You can take a direct bus from Pekan Rabu to Alor Star Tower after which you could take the public buses as listed previously.

Bus ticket from Pekan Rabu to Menara Alor Setar is RM 2.00 its person. Total price is RM 12 for 6 person.

INTERESTING DINING

SERI ANGKASA REVOLVING RESTAURANT

Situated on the tip of Menara Alor Star, a prominent and modern landmark, the proud symbol of Kedah's rapid progress which functions as both a telecommunications tower and a bona fide tourist attraction.

Sitting at 94 meters above ground, Restoran Berputar Seri Angkasa di Menara Alor Star offers a spectacular view of Alor Star, Butterworth and you can even see Thailand from its position in the centre of town.

Was officially opened on Wednesday, 1st September 2004, this sister restaurant of Restoran Berputar Seri Angkasa at Menara Kuala Lumpur could accomodate 150 guests at a time on its revolving dining and buffet area.

The beautifully decorated restaurant provides ambience where guests can enjoy an superb selection of food harmonised by entertaining music for a unique dining experience. Open daily and specialises in a variety of sumptious local as well as international cuisine.

BRUNCH BUFFET
Open daily except Friday (open from 3:00 pm till 11:00 pm)

LUNCH
Operating Hour: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

TEA TIME
Operating Hour: 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

DINNER
Operating Hour: 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm