Why people love visiting relaxing Gurun
The mountains and gardens provide a pleasant backdrop to your holiday home in Gurun. Travellers appreciate the restaurants in this relaxing city. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.
Sightseeing in and around Gurun
Are you searching for top things to see and do while you're in town? Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes Gurun a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Sungai Petani Golf Club (12 mi / 19.3 km)
- Kampung Agong (20.5 mi / 33 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Gurun
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to appreciate the scenery, Gurun is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are some of the area’s most stunning natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Mount Jerai (3.7 mi / 6 km)
- Blissful Memorial Park (14.2 mi / 22.8 km)
- Muda River (11.3 mi / 18.1 km)
- Pantai Merdeka (12.9 mi / 20.7 km)
- Bukit Petai Forest Reserve (22.9 mi / 36.8 km)
- Lata Bayu Waterfall (24.2 mi / 39 km)
Transport to and around Gurun
Fly into Alor Setar (AOR-Sultan Abdul Halim), the closest airport, located 26.3 mi (42.4 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could also fly into Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.), which is 39.3 mi (63.3 km) away.