Map of Perlis in Malaysia

Perlis is the northern-most state in the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is also Malaysia's smallest state.

Although there are several attractions in the state, Perlis is more often used as a transit point to Langkawi and Thailand.

Regions

Cities

Court House of Kangar, Perlis

• Kangar - The minute state capital
• Arau - The Royal town, 10km from Kangar.
• Padang Besar - Main border crossing into Thailand
• Kuala Perlis - For ferries to Langkawi

Other destinations

• Gua Kelam - Limestone cave with an old tin mine located at Kaki Bukit. There is a suspended walkway through the cave.
• Wang Kelian On a Sunday - huge market on both sides of the Thai-Malaysian border

Understand

Talk

Get in

There are two land border crossings to Thailand, one at Padang Besar, the other at Wang Kalian.

Get around

See

There is a Snake Park in Perlis. You can see various types of snakes here. If you are lucky, there are also some snakes shows. A tame python may be released for visitors to see. You can also get various info about snakes.

Do

Eat

Harumanis - A kind of mangoes that are specially growth only in Perlis. It has strong smells and very sweet in taste. Thus, it is called "Harum" which means "fragrance" in Malay and "Manis" which means "sweet".

Ikan Bakar - Seafood is a very popular food in Perlis especially in Kuala Perlis. Ikan Bakar means "grilled fish" are dished of seafood grilled with special hot sauce. The seafood are very fresh since they are supplied directly from local fishermen.

Drink

Stay safe

Get out