Kampung Tepi Sungai (GPS: 5.57942, 100.34053) is a small fishing village located at the mouth of Sungai Muda, in Kuala Muda District, Kedah. It is often called Kampung Tepi Sungai Muda, or simply Kuala Muda, but as there is another Kampung Kuala Muda on the Penang side, this village is called Kampung Tepi Sungai to tell them apart.
Sights in Kampung Tepi Sungai
Whispering Market
GPS: 5.57827, 100.34105 The Whispering Market of Kuala Muda is without a doubt the most interesting place to visit in Kampung Tepi Sungai. This is where the traders and buyers transact through whispers.
Kampung Tepi Sungai bustles with fishing boats (13 March, 2005)
A lovely Malay kampung house at Kampung Tepi Sungai, Kuala Muda (8 August, 2015)
Fishing boats arriving at Kampung Tepi Sungai, near the Pasar Bisik (8 August, 2015)
Getting to Kuala Tepi Sungai
From the North South Expressway, take Exit 170 at Sungai Petani Selatan. Look for signage to Kampung Kuala Sungai Muda. To reach the mouth of Sungai Muda, ask for direction to Kampung Bagan Ulu. It is on the south bank of the river overlooking Tanjung Dawai on the northern bank.