Kerian

PLACES OF INTEREST Nature and Adventure

Bukit Merah Lake Town Bukit Merah Laketown is a 1500-acre township-in-the-making integrated with waterfront development. This premier waterfront township in the northern growth triangle is situated in the fast developing linear belt, along the North-South Highway south of Butterworth. It lies near the border of three States, namely Penang, Kedah and Perak. This development is an integrated commercial, leisure, recreational and residential township fronting the 7000-acre fresh water Tasik Bukit Merah (Bukit Merah Lake). Situated off the Bukit Merah Interchange along the North-South Expressway (PLUS), only a mere 35-minute drive from the Penang Bridge.

Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary Located in the Kerian district, Kuala Gula or literally known as the `Sugar Estuary' is famous for the variety of exotic birds that come here to nest. It is also a sanctuary for migratory birds from all over the world. Over 160 species of birds, some of them protected, have been sighted in this area making it a haven for bird watchers. One particular bird species, milky stork, has even made its home here. The best time to visit the bird sanctuary is between the months of September and December when thousands of birds come to rest and feed in the area.The sanctuary is also home to the smooth otter, dusky leaf monkey, long-tailed macaque and the ridgeback dolphin.

Tok Ali Cannon Panglima Tok Mat Ali was a legendary warrior who was famous among the locals in fighting the British. In his struggle for nationalisation, Tok Mat Ali used a very powerful cannon to ward off the advancing British troops into the Kerian district. The cannon was not discovered until 1938, when a group of villagers accidentally dug it out from the ground. Nevertheless, the ravages of time have not left a mark on this mysterious cannon which weighs 150 kilograms and stands at 4.57 metres high. One Interesting fact about the cannon is that it wouldn't budged, not even a single centimetre, making efforts to relocate the cannon to a nearby museum futile. Locals attribute this spectacle as that, 'one that is faithful to its owner'. Situated in the compound of the Kerian District Police Headquarters in Bagan Serai town.

Menderang Menderang is a countryside destination that offers the thrill of the outdoors. The undulating hills, the caves at gua tempurung, mountain adventure on gunung besout, the Sungkai Deer Farms and ostrich farms are some of the attractions of this area. It is also the venue of the Menderang water festival. Accommodation is available at Trolak Country Resort.

Sungkai Deer Farm Sprawled over 100 hectares of land, the deer farm is established and managed by the Wildlife Department. Here, deers of various species are allowed to roam freely in a habitat similar to their own natural environment. The farm jointly set up in 1978 by the State and Federal authorities also provides a reserve for certain bird species and other wildlife, as part of efforts toward conservation and prevention of their extinction. Located at the Manderang vicinity of the Sungkai area.