Places to visit near

Gurun

Gurun is a town in Kedah district, Malaysia of about 15,964 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 waterfalls and 6 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Mount Jerai, Lembah Bujang and Tapak Arkeologi Sungai Batu.

5.8172° N, 100.4738° EPop. 15,964

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Within 30 km32 places
Within 50 km70
Must-see64
Notable205
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Gurun

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:20 pm

63 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Gurun
  2. Seri Perigi Recreation Parkwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Merdeka Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Tapak Arkeologi Sungai Batuheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lembah Bujangheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Mount Jeraiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Gurun
Today’s loopGurunStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gurun?

Mount Jerai (viewpoint, about 7 km), Lembah Bujang (heritage site, about 14 km), Tapak Arkeologi Sungai Batu (heritage site, about 17 km), Air Terjun 7 Beradik , 08300 Gurun (waterfall, about 3 km), Merdeka Beach (beach, about 25 km), Alor Naga Falls (waterfall, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gurun?

70 places on Spotwander: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 waterfalls, 6 mosques & dargahs, 10 forts & heritage, 6 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gurun?

Mount Jerai, about 7 km by road; Kepala Gajah Hill (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Gurun?

Air Terjun 7 Beradik , 08300 Gurun, about 3 km by road; Alor Naga Falls (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gurun?

Start in Gurun, visit Seri Perigi Recreation Park, then Merdeka Beach, then Tapak Arkeologi Sungai Batu, then Lembah Bujang, then Mount Jerai, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.