Menara Alor Setar (Alor Setar Tower)

Menara Alor Setar (2 August, 2015)


Menara Alor Setar (GPS: 6.12444, 100.3674), or Alor Setar Tower, is the tallest structure in Kedah. Completed at a cost of RM40 million, it is also the tallest communications tower in northern peninsula Malaysia. The opening, on 14 August 1997, was officiated by then prime minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. At 165.5m (543 feet), Menara Alor Star is the 2nd tallest tower in Malaysia, after the KL Tower of Kuala Lumpur, and the 19th tallest tower in the world.

Menara Alor Setar has an observation deck which is 88 meters (289 feet) above ground level. From there, visitors can get a bird's-eye view of the city below. Even higher is the Seri Angkasa Revolving Restaurant, which is 94 meters above ground. The revolving restaurant

360° View of Menara Alor Setar on Google Maps Street View

Entrance gallery, Menara Alor Setar. (2 August, 2015)


View from the bubble lift ascending Menara Alor Setar. (2 August, 2015)


Menara Alor Setar observation deck. (2 August, 2015)


Menara Alor Setar as seen from the main road, Lebuhraya Darul Aman, in Alor Setar (2 August, 2015)

How to go to Menara Alor Star

Menara Alor Star is located along Jalan Kanchut, off Lebuhraya Darul Aman, the main thoroughfare in Alor Setar. The most straightforward exit from the North South Expressway is Exit 180 at Alor Setar North.

Ticket Price

The ticket price for going up Menara Alor Setar is as follows:

Adult: RM12 (RM8 with MyKad)
Child (aged 6-12): RM6 (RM4 with MyKid)

The view of the historic centre of Alor Setar, from Menara Alor Setar. (2 August, 2015)


My wife Chooi Yoke visiting Menara Alor Setar. (2 August, 2015)


And here I am at Menara Alor Setar. (2 August, 2015)

Menara Alor Setar is on the Map of Alor Setar

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