Baling town lies to the south-east of Kedah State and is approximately at 56 km from Sungai Petani town. Situated close to the border of Thailand where the nearest town Betong is just an hour drive from here.
Baling was once declared by Malayan government as the state of emergency, where there were war against communist guerrillas occurred in 1948 through 1960.
Its Clock Tower is the most famous landmark that situated in front of Baling town mosque, built to commemorate independence of the country in 1957.
The clock is still ticking until today and standing tall with the embossed word "MERDEKA" below its face, which means "INDEPENDENCE".
Other places of interest in Baling district are :
Its Clock Tower is the most famous landmark that situated in front of Baling town mosque, built to commemorate independence of the country in 1957.
The clock is still ticking until today and standing tall with the embossed word "MERDEKA" below its face, which means "INDEPENDENCE".
- Bukit Hijau Recreational Forest - located approximately at 20 km from Baling town. Well known for its amazing seven-level cascading waterfalls that create seven pools of cool, refreshing crystal clear water.
- Ulu Legong (Hot Spring Recreational Center) - located at about 30 km to the North-East of Baling town. The natural hot spring water has a wonder healing properties from the mineral rich water.
- Lata Bayu Recreational Forest - Famous for its 20 m cascading waterfalls that forms a pool known as Lubok Lesong, making it an ideal spot for picnicking and swimming activities.
- Baling Hill, at height of 420 m has been well known to hikers for its limestone and karst structures. The pictureque scenery from the peak of the hill is a rewarding experience.
Signboard entering Baling town
(Along Route 67)
(Along Route 67)
(Along Route 67, right side of the road)
Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat
(Along Route 67, Left side of the road)
Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Kedah (KEDA)
(Along Route 67, Right side of the road)
Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA)
(Along Route 67, Left side of the road)
Balai Polis Baling
(Along Route 67, Left side of the road)
Caltex Petrol Station, Baling
(Along Route K10, Left side of the road)
SJK(C) Yoke Chee, Baling
(Along Route K10, Right side of the road)
Majlis Daerah Baling
(Along Route K10, Right side of the road)
Baling Clock Tower
Baling town mosque - behind the Clock Tower
(Along Route K10, Left side of the road)
Depoh Serahan Mel (POS Malaysia)
(Along Route K10, Right side of the road)
Pekan Baling (Baling Town)
(Along Route K10, Right side of the road)
Viewing from the bridge across Sungai Ketil
Old houses at the foothills
(Along Route K10, Left side of the road)
Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat
(Along Route 67, Left side of the road)
Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Kedah (KEDA)
(Along Route 67, Right side of the road)
Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA)
(Along Route 67, Left side of the road)
Balai Polis Baling
(Along Route 67, Left side of the road)
Caltex Petrol Station, Baling
(Along Route K10, Left side of the road)
SJK(C) Yoke Chee, Baling
(Along Route K10, Right side of the road)
Majlis Daerah Baling
(Along Route K10, Right side of the road)
Baling Clock Tower
(Along Route K10, Left side of the road)
Built to commemorate independence of the country in 1957
Situated right in front of the mosque. Baling town mosque - behind the Clock Tower
(Along Route K10, Left side of the road)
Depoh Serahan Mel (POS Malaysia)
(Along Route K10, Right side of the road)
Pekan Baling (Baling Town)
(Along Route K10, Right side of the road)
Viewing from the bridge across Sungai Ketil
>> On the road towards Kampung Memali,Kampung Weng (K10) and Ulu Lengong (K702)
Old houses at the foothills
(Along Route K10, Left side of the road)
(Along Route K10, Right side of the road)
Klinik Pergigian Baling
(Along Route K10, Left side of the road)
Baling Hillside Hindu Temple
(Along Route K10, Left side of the road)
Baling Kuan Yin Temple
(Along Route K10, Left side of the road)
Klinik Pergigian Baling
(Along Route K10, Left side of the road)
Baling Hillside Hindu Temple
(Along Route K10, Left side of the road)
Baling Kuan Yin Temple
(Along Route K10, Left side of the road)
Persatuan Pendidekan Akhlak Chee Wah Kor
Baling Roundabout
>> Jalan Syed Sheh (Pekan Baling/Baling Town)
- at Jalan PasarJalan Syed Shah
Perpustakaan Awam Baling (Baling Public Library)
- at Jalan Hospital
Wat Prakthat (Palelai) Baling
- at Jalan Hospital
- at Jalan Hospital
Wat Prakthat (Palelai) Baling
- at Jalan Hospital
>> Route 67 towards Baling Roundabout
Along Route 67 towards Baling Roundabout
Nasi Ayam Payung Besar (Big Umbrella Chicken Rice)
Agro Bank
Sekolah Kebangsaan Tunku Putra
Along Route 76 (to Pengkalan Hulu)
Seri Baling Inn
Along the road to Charuk Nau
Mahkamah Majistret Baling
Jalan Mahmud, 08000 Baling
Kedah Darul Aman
Tel: 04-470 1209
Faks: 04-470 5249
Jalan Mahmud, 08000 Baling
Kedah Darul Aman
Tel: 04-470 1209
Faks: 04-470 5249