Hutan Lipur Sungai Sedim is a recreational forest about 30 km northeast of Kulim, Kedah. Sungai Sedim, which flows down the hills of southern Kedah, is a tributary of Sungai Muda. The area is being privately developed into an extreme sports recreational centre with sporting activities such as whitewater rafting and tubing. Nature lovers and photography enthusiasts to Sungai Sedim will delight in the flora of the rainforest. A canopy walk offers visitors the opportunity to get closer to the trees.

How to Get There

By Plane

If you are travelling by air, the nearest airport is the Penang International Airport (IATA: PEN, ICAO: WMKP), which is an international airport, located in Bayan Lepas, Penang. Kulim is located about one and a half hour drives from Bayan Lepas.

By Car

It is very easy to get to Kulim by car. The North-South PLUS Highway is a modern toll road that runs from Perlis to Johor Bharu. You may take BKE (Butterworth-Kulim Expressway) to get to Kulim and Lipur Forest. This expressway is just few kilometres away from Juru Toll Plaza.

Tourist Attractions

Ulu Legong Hot Spring Recreational Centre

The Ulu Legong Hot Spring Recreational Centre, located 22km from Baling, is a popular spot for those wanting to enjoy a therapeutic soak in its hot mineral waters. As the only hot spring in operation 24 hours, a hot dip is particularly gratifying when the temperature decreases at night. Apart from those seeking relaxation, people with ailments and skin problems go there to seek therapeutic treatment by immersing themselves in the five hot spring pools which contain high sulphur content and water temperatures between 30ºC and 60ºC.

Hotels

Summit Hotel Bukit Mertajam

Featuring direct access to Summit Bukit Mertajam Complex, Summit Hotel Bukit Mertajam features an outdoor swimming pool with free Wi-Fi access in all areas of the hotel. Guests can also dine at the on-site restaurant. Located within a 10-minute drive of AEON Seberang Prai Mall and Saint Anne Church, Summit Hotel is also in the heart of Seberang Perai’s business district. Penang International Airport is a 40-minute drive away.

Fuller Hotel - Kulim

Located in Kulim, Fuller Hotel - Kulim is an all new and affordable business and leisure hotel where comfort, convenience and security are its priority. Strategically located in the heart of Kulim - Kota Kenari, it is close to Kulim Town. The Hotel is modernly designed with your ultimate comfort in mind featuring complimentary WiFi and flat-screen TV.

Tune Hotels Kulim

Tune Hotels Kulim offer a great night’s sleep at a great price. Tune hotels feature space-efficient, streamlined rooms focusing on high-quality basics: 5-star beds and powerful hot showers. Though minimally priced, the strategically located hotels provide housekeeping services, electronic keycard access into rooms, extensive CCTV systems, and no access into the main lobby without a keycard past midnight.

Hotel Seri Malaysia Kulim

The hotel aims to make your business trip a breeze and your holiday perfect, through friendly, charming and gentle hospitality. It is a regular stopover for bird lovers as a transit point before they venture into the Royal Belum during the annual bird watching season. The town of Kulim is also known for its Sungai Sedim Recreational Forest which provides extreme sports recreational centre with activities such as white water rafting. Kulim is also home to the Kulim Hi-Tech Industrial Zone.

Urban Inn Kulim

Urban Inn Kulim is strategically located next to Tesco Kulim in Taman Lembah Impiana and is easily accessible from the main highway. Modern and cosy, Urban Inn Kulim has a total of 49 tastefully decorated and air-conditioned rooms.