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Fort Kuala Kedah, also known as Kuala Bahang Fort, is a historical treasure located at the northern facet of Kedah River. Built in 1771 by Sultan Muhammad, it was initially used as a protection shield for the Kedah state and Alor Star. Rich in history, the fort has survived many battles and has been rebuilt after several destructions by Bugis, Acehnese, and Siamese. The prime entrance of the fort, Pintu Gerbang Kadapun is grand and faces towards the north of Alor Melaka on a commanding position and equips some government offices.(8km from Padi Hotel)

Stadium Darul Aman was built in 1967. It has a capacity to accommodate some 32,000 spectators. The stadium underwent renovations in 1997 and 2006. During that period, it was managed by the Kedah Football Association. In 2006, management of the stadium came under the Kedah State Stadium Authority. Right now, its become the homeground for Kedah Darul Aman Football Club (KDAFC) thats participated in the highest level of Malaysia Football League system. (7km from Padi Hotel)

Gunung Keriang, popularly also known as Mount Keriang is an age old mountain range stretched along a paddy field to the northwest of Alor Setar in the Kedah district of Malaysia. At an elevation of 218 meters, the 250 million year old mountain of Gunung Keriang is shaped like an elephant and is majorly composed of limestone. Gunung Keriang has some distinctive features like the presence of ten different rocks renowned for Fung-Shui at a single place like calcite crystals among others. The place is yet very famous among tourists and is expanding slowly with some inclusions like Water Park, horse riding fields, mini zoo and even a lift to reach the peak easily. (13km from Padi Hotel)

Taman Jubli Emas, also called the Golden Jubilee Park, is a public park in Alor Setar, Kedah. It was built to commemorate the golden jubilee, or 50th anniversary, of the reign of the late Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah, the 27th Sultan of Kedah. His Royal Highness officiated the opening of the park on 9 September, 2008. The centrepiece of Taman Jubli Emas is a monument comprising a Malay regal headgear, called tengkolok surrounded by five Malay daggers, called keris. It symbolises the 50-year reign of the ruler. (10km from Padi Hotel)

Mount Jerai, formerly Kedah Peak, is a mountain in Kedah, Malaysia with the height of 3,993 feet. Within Kedah itself, the mountain stands at the border of Kuala Muda and Yan districts. Mount Jerai is known as the Hausberg of the town of Sungai Petani, the district capital of Kuala Muda. People can enjoy the ultimate fresh air with beautiful scenary covering the whole Kedah and Penang. (32KM from Padi Hotel)