Mount Keriang Recreational Park — Attraction in Kedah

Gunung Keriang (Mount Keriang) is a 250 million year old lump of mainly limestone rock which is said to be in the shape of an elephant and reaches a height of 218 meters.

It is located about 8 km north-west of Alor Setar close to the Kedah Paddy Museum.

It is geologically unique and ten different rocks are found here including attractive calcite crystals which are much sought after by collectors and feng-shui believers.

Like most of Malaysia's limestone formations, the hill is riddled with caves including a larger one known as Gua Keriang.

On the south eastern edge of the hill is the Gunung Keriang Recreational Park which has walking trails with concrete railings and viewing gazebos. It is possible to hike up to the summit to obtain good views of the surrounding rice plains.

There is also a children's playground but the area is suffering from a lack of maintenance and the park's signposts and maps are no longer legible.

Entrance to the park is free.

Next to the recreational park is a street market selling food, clothing and sundry items but there are also a few stalls selling crystals which presumably have been extracted (looted?)...

Behold the wondrous Mount Keriang, a place steeped in ancient magic, where the limestone rock formations of yore whisper tales of bygone times. From its lofty heights, the rolling paddy fields unfurl like a tapestry of gold. For those who seek adventure, the Gunung Keriang Recreational Park awaits, adorned with winding trails and emerald foliage, and offering enchanting vistas from its viewing gazebos. As the stars dance above, one can traverse the paths to the summit, gazing upon the fertile rice plains below. While the park is a haven of wonder, the passage of time has dimmed some of its charms. The children's playground, once a place of mirth, now suffers from a lack of care. Though the signposts and maps may no longer be legible, the magic of the park remains undimmed. And, as if by fate, a street market has sprung up next to the park, where one can find wondrous delights in the form of food, clothing, and sundry items. However, it should be noted that the crystals on offer, while enchanting, may have been extracted from the caves without...

A beautiful place to go for a hike up Gunung Keriang (217 m asl). A spacious car park. Food stalls and public toilets are available too. No entrance fees and no climbing permits required. Clear and well maintained hiking trail all the way up to the peak. Hard rocky steps with concrete railings along the trail. There is a gazebo/hut on the peak, a nice place to rest and enjoy the fantastic view of the surrounding areas below. For an average hiker, it would take about an hour to reach the peak. Highly...