Malaysia is a very popular place for tourists to vacation.
The wonderful place offers crystal blue waters along with various types of exotic animals.
The city presents beautiful skyscrapers.
One of the most exquisite places in Malaysia is Alor Setar.
Alor Setar is the administrative centre of Kota Setar's District and the state capital of Kedah, Malaysia.
As lots of tourists visit the place, you can easily get hotel accommodation.
Malaysia is the only place where you can succumb yourself to the beauty of both the rural and urban life.
Apart from giving you the best hotel accommodation, Malaysia offers many outdoor sports for you to enjoy.
However, one needs to practice the sports under complete professional guidance, to avoid accident.
Recently, an Australian woman died in a base-jumping accident.
She was practicing at the 165 meter high Alor Setar Tower, and her parachute failed to open during the jump.
She fell straight to the ground to her death.
Alor Setar has many places of attraction, some of which are as follows-

1. Balai Besar: This is the Grand Audience Hall used for installation ceremonies and state official ceremonies.
   
2. Balai Seni: It is the state art gallery.
   It has a large collection of musical instruments, paintings, handicrafts, photographs.
   Exhibitions are held here at regular intervals.
   
3. Balai Nobat: It is an 18 meter tall and 5 meter wide, three-tiered octagonal tower.
   The tower is used solely to keep royal musical instruments that include- serunai, nafiri, gong, and gendang.
   
4. Wat Nikrrodharam: It is the most imposing and significant Buddhist shrine.
   The architecture reflects strong Thai elements.
   It is like an oasis in the city with its trees and shades.
   
5. Menara Alor: This tower is situated in the center of Alor Setar.
   It is 165.
   5 meter tall.
   This prominent landmark signifies the rapid development in the state of Kedah.
   This building of tourist attraction serves as telecommunication tower also.