Kedah Sightseeing | Bujang Valley ( Lembah Bujang )

Bujang Valley ( Lembah Bujang )
Bujang Valley ( Lembah Bujang) is home to the remains of a Hindu-Buddhist kingdom and is said to be the oldest civilization of Peninsular Malaysia. It is also known as ‘Valley of the Tomb Temples’, called Candi (pronounced as "Chan-Dee"). Since 1845, archaeological excavation works had been carried out in Lembah Bujang seeking for the uncovered footprints of the ancient Hindu-Buddhist civilisation that ruled the place from as early as AD300. Many artifacts and remnants of the temples built in the era have been found, collected, documented and reconstructed by the authorities here. They are now on display at the archaeological museum. Among the artifacts include inscribed stone caskets and tablets, metal tools and ornaments, pottery shards, ceramics, and Hindu-Buddhist icons. The most prominent candi at the Bujang Valley is the Candi Bukit Batu Pahat which was built in the 7th Century on the summit of the small hill behind the museum. The Lembah Bujang Archaeological Museum was built in 1978 and was officially opened by His Royal Highness, The Sultan of Kedah on the 23rd January 1980. It is situated on Bukit Batu Pahat, Merbok and is approximately 18 km from Sungai Petani town. Facilities available at the museum are a cafeteria, public toilets, a book store, a car park and recreational area. As for the more adventurous visitors, the Mount Jerai Heritage Trail hiking experience to the peak not to be missed. It's about five hours journey passing through the jungle's exotic flora and fauna. At the peak trekkers can choose to spend the night under the stars at the camping grounds located near the Forestry Museum or at the hill's resort called Jerai Hill Resort.

Gallery Preview of Bujang Valley ( Lembah Bujang ) : (22 Photos)	Location MAP : View Lembah Bujang Archaeological Museum in a larger map

Visitors Information Open daily from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm (Except during Hari Raya Aidilfitri /Hari Raya Haji.) Admission is free for all visitors. Contact Museum Tel: +604-4572005 Tourism Malaysia office Tel: +604-7312322 / +604-7301322 State Economic Planning office Tel: +604-7007113 District Forestry Assistant Officer Kedah Tengah District Forestry Department 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah Tel : +604-4212835 Fax : +604-4252835

Sungai Petani Homepage