Hotels in Kedah, Malaysia

Kedah sits in northwestern Peninsular Malaysia, bordering Thailand, and is famous for sprawling paddy fields that earned it the nickname 'Rice Bowl of Malaysia.' The tropical monsoon climate stays hot and humid year-round, with dry winters from December to March making it perfect for exploring Langkawi's beaches and riding the SkyCab cable car to Gunung Machinchang for 360-degree views of the Andaman Sea. If you visit during the rainy season from April to November, you can wander the ancient Buddhist temples in the Bujang Valley or cycle through the green paddy fields near Alor Setar without the usual crowds.