Iron Of Ancient Kedah To The World -The Untold Story 788BC 2D1N Package

About this Package

Archaeological research at Sungai Batu Archaeological Complex, Bujang Valley, Kedah allows for detailed research on 17 iron smelting sites, 11 river jetty, 17 port management (administrative) and a complex of ritual and Buddhist sites to be carried out from 2009 until 2023. The complex is generally located within a 4 km square in palm oil plantation. The site is classified as an iron smelting sites based on the findings of iron ore (hematite, magnetite and geotite), bases of furnace, tuyere, iron ingots and iron slag that are still in-situ

Package Includes

accommodation

1 night stay at Jerai Hill Resort twin/double sharing basis

1 x Breakfast

Transportation with Driver

Archaeological Site visits in Bujang Valley Geopark

Sg Batu @ 97 excavation sites

Candi/Stupa

Guided Tour in Lembah Bujang

Mineral water 500ml per person per day

Experience first hand excavation at Sg Batu

Free T-Shirt

transport

MPV- price from RM450/person min 13
Bus - price from RM430/person min 35
include driver

activities

Package Highlights:

Padang Tok Sheikh – geosite with scientific + culture values. The formation of meta quartzite rock records the existence of fossil – indicate the deposition of Jerai was an ocean for last 550 million years ago!

Paddy Fields view from top of Mount Jerai

Telaga Tok Sheik – the natural spring water and believe to heal sickness

Museum

Ruins of several Hindu-Buddist Temples

Iron smelting hub

Unearthed merchant ship site

Administrative centers

Numerous ritual sites

10 jetties

meals

Breakfast

others

Package Itinerary

Day 1 – Pick up from hotel in Penang/Butterworth and depart to Gunung Jerai, experience its tranquil surrounding & cool mountain. Upon arriving the local guide will lead and will explain the Lembah Bujang archaeology, candi dan stupas + visit the museum. Later check in Jerai Hill Resort. Overnight in resort.

Day 2 – Breakfast at hotel. Check out and proceed to Sg Batu Archaeological Site (the oldest South East Asia civilization ). Total of 97 excavated sites. Experience first-hand excavation on Sg Batu (guided). Late afternoon return back to hotel in Penang/Butterworth