PERLIS

Map Of Perlis in Malaysia

PLACES OF INTEREST Nature and Adventures
Arau There are many Interesting places and things to see in Perlis. Of special note in Arau, the royal town, are the royal palace, fronting the main road and the nearby royal mosque which can easily accommodate up to 7,000 people in one prayer session. Arau itself, which has clusters of fruit trees and coconut palms interspersed among quaint residences is worth a visit.
Arau royal palace At Arau, the royal town, is the istana Arau, the home of dymm raja of Perlis, one of the world's longest reigning monarchs. Opposite is the contemporary designed state mosque which can easily seat up to 7,000 people in one prayer session.
Chuping Chupping gets its name from the limestone hill known locally as bukit Chuping. It is an area, not a town. It is a wide area of lush green sugarcane stalks grown for commercial purposes. It is an area of sugar-processing factories and cement plants. The natural resources found here provide for such industrial developments. The area of plantation and of industrail cement and sugar-processing factories stretch right up to the border.
Gua Kelam Recreational Park Gua Kelam refers to 370-metre long limestone cave at the small town of Kaki Bukit. A tin mine located inside the massive-looking cave makes Gua Kelam an attraction to both local and foreign visitors. Access to the tin mine is by way of a suspension bridge. The uniqueness of approach, and the fact that visitors are allowed to observe mine workers mining for tin are from vantage points, make a visit to this place an intriguing and adventurous experience. A subterranean stream flows in the limestone range near kaki Bukit for about a quarter of a mile long. As in other limestone areas, the stream has built a long cavern over the centuries. This physiographic phenomenon was enlarged throughout the length of the underground stream in 1935 by a resident English man who saw it as a marvelous way of transporting tin ore from a mine located near the stream entrance throughout the length of the underground cavern providing a wondrous means of communication from Kaki Bukit to a valley on the opposite end the Wan Tangga valley. Admission Fee : Adult RM1.00 Child RM0.50
Gunung Medan This is yet another limestone outcrop, 300 feet high, situated about 6 km south of Kangar. Gunung Medan now is a picnic spot with a road climbs up to the peak. A fairly extensive network of concrete stairway and walkways has also been constructed. The hill top offers a panoramic view of the surrounding lowlands with the expanse of padi fields, the green hilly country towards the north into thailand, the sugarcane plantations to the east, while to its west and south is seen the cluster of eslets offshore to the larger pulau langkawi and the vast seas beyond.
Hutan Lipur Bukit Air Cool streams meandering through a lush tropical forest setting and waterfalls cascading excitingly into frothing rocky pool down below, make it an ideal location for picnic. It is 12km from Kangar and it offers camping site, car park facilities and basic amenities to make your trip comfortable. Hutan lipur bukit kubu hutan lipur bukit kubu is a natural limestone cave in a forested limestone hill known as wang pinang, located near kuala perlis. The cave is an interesting geological formation. Bukit kubu is now a 'cave park', sheltered and ideal for joggers and ave trekkers. Kangar kangar, 56km north-west of alor setar, is the state capital set amidst a vast expanse of green padi fields that turn a golden yellow or harvest time. A major landmark of the town is the state mosque, masjid alwi. A small town, kangar's stadium, general hospital, hotels and schools are all within walking distance. Kota al marhum kayang in the same vicinity are located the burial grounds of two of the 16th century sultans of kedah. These are now seen as simple mausoleums marked by grave stones with remnants of wood used to mark the site. nearby, too is an area of land believed to be the site of one of the sultan's palaces surrounded on each side by limestone hills. This is reminiscent of the palace built by almarhum sultan dhiauddin almukaram shah of the late 16th centuey who had given the name of the indera kayangan to perlis then. Two of the sultan's personal efforts are still evident today. One is a partially-enclosed spring which supplied fresh mineral water to the palace and is still seen intact today. The other is the canal built by the sultan in about 1680 connecting alor setar to his palace in kuala perlis and from the palace to the burial grounds, thus permitting boat passages between the points. Kuala perlis located at the estuarine delta of the sungai perlis, kuala perlis is a port, functionally. About 10 thousand people reside in this somewhat muddled but quaintly attactive town where fishing is an industry and everything else related to the industry is a major item in the shops and warehouses. Kuala perlis is the second biggest town in the state. It is also the entry and exit point to phuket island and other coastal towns and villages of southern thailand as well as to pulau langkawi. *kuala perlis is noted for its local fast food, laksa, i.e, rice noodles dipped in spiced fish soup with sliced onions and cucumber to add. Melati lake tasik melati is a small but picturesque lake located in a partially marshy lowland about 8 kilometres north of kangar. The lake is shallow. More than 150 sandbars-islands may be seen all over the lake. Sampan can be rowed to these tiny 'islands'. Elevated walkways are also found over the waters of the lake, providing vantage view points and seating for visitors. There is also a parameter walkway as well as phone kiosks and toilet facilities. The lake has recently been stock with fish. Snake farm the snake farm at sungai batu pahat houses a large collection of live snakea in large open-air enclosures. Primarily meant as a research facility to develop and test serums for treatment for snake bites, it also offers scientific data and research findings related to snakes. It is open daily from 10.00am to 4.15pm admission fee : adult rm2.00 child rm1.00 SHOPPING Padang Besar Padang Besar is a border town that offers an immense variety of product lines such as perfumery, watches, electrical items, liquor and cigarettes sourced from world-renowned manufacturers and leading disigners. The price tags attached to these paraphernalia are the actual reasons behind the congregation of tour crowds from both sides of the border. This town is hot with real cheapies! Pasar Malam Pasar Malam are open-air affairs where business is already brisk at 5.00pm, and are very popular because of the fiesta-like atmosphere. A Pasar Malam is held on an open ground or even a full strecth of a road or thorough fare according to what has been approved by the local authorities. The police keep a friendly surveillance, especially when a road has been blocked off and passage empeded. A feature of a Pasar Malam is that it is held in a different place each night and the schedule is repeated week. In a sense, therefore, the market is once a week at a predetermined place at night. Perlis Craft Cultural Complex The Perlis Craft Cultural Complex at Kuala Perlis, about 8km from Kangar and 15 minutes drive to Kuala Perlis jetty, is a must stop over for visitors. The complex offers a wide range of malaysian handicraft such as delicate hand drawn batik, intricately carved silverware and an assortment of abnd made items such as basketry, ceramics as well as rattan based products. Departmental Stores Looking Good Fashion Centre-Menara Kemajuan Kangar, Perlis Indera Kayangan. Tel: 04-976 5457 Duty Free Shops Emas keranjang sdn bhd-bangunan pkenp, Padang Besar, Perlis indera kayangan. Tel: 04-949 0550 SPORTS & RECREATION Microlite Flying Flying enthusiasts can join up to learn flying with Malaysia's only Microlite school for Rm550 for a basic course. Putra Golf Club the Putra Golf Club, a 9-hole golf course, offers the golf enthusiast the challenge of a reputedly difficult 72-par course with it numerous obstructions and traps. This is also one of regular venues for the annual tdc-mas golf competition. DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Coffee Houses Bendang Coffee House-Pens Travelodge, 135, Main Road, Kangar, Perlis Indera Kayangan. Tel : 04-976 7755 Chinese Cuisine Cahaya Bulan Restoran-314, Taman Mutiara, Kangar, Perlis Indera Kayangan. Tel : 04-976 3984 Indian Cuisine Varatharajoo B Restaurant-3, Jalan Home Guard, Kangar, Perlis Indera Kayangan. Tel : 04-976 5328 Western Cuisine Embassy Cafe & Restaurant-53, Jalan Jubli Perak, Kangar, Perlis Indera Kayangan. Tel : 04-976 5301 Mayang Sari Grill-Pens Travelodge, 135, Main Road, Kangar, Perlis Indera Kayangan. Tel : 04-976 7755. Perlis Culture and Heritage, Malaysia For leisure, the people of Perlis enjoy a variety of activities ranging from traditional dances to traditional games and pastimes handed down through generations. "Tarian Canggung" and "Tarian Ayam Didik" are examples of dances and equally irresistible feet stomping may still be seen today. Museum Kota Dayang This new museum is situated close to what was historically a fortified area (the word Kota translates as "fort" in English). The area is also the burial ground for two 16th century Sultans of Kedah. Limestone outcroppings surround the remains of a palace like sentries on eternal watch. The site is marked by two simple mausoleums with gravestones, and the remnants of timbers that demarcated the burial sites. While the grounds were being excavated for the construction of the new museum, artifacts most likely from the late Neolithic era were found. A bell-mouthed jar of red clay, with cord-mark decorations, signifying the Ban Kao Neolithic culture of southern Thailand and Malaya, was found fairly intact. A similar splayed food beaker and two excellent polished stone adzes, all corresponding to other similar finds in northern Malaysia, probably date to around 2,000 to 2,500 years ago. Also found at the same site was what appeared to be a die or mould of Indian origin. Other artifacts of Indian origin have been found in the northern regions, especially pottery, and date back to about 2,200 to 2,600 years, corresponding with the findings at the museum site. UNIQUE FOODS IN PERLIS {