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Kota Mayang Musuem @ Kuala Perlis

Kota Mayang Musuem @ Kuala Perlis, Kangar

 chiabh Says:  Built as an ancient palace complex, the museum offers visitors a glimpse of the early history of both Perlis and Kedah... The musem complex encompasses the burial site of two ancient Sultans of Kedah, of which Perlis, once belonged... 

Snake & Reptiles Park

Snake & Reptiles Park, Kangar

 chiabh Says:  The park is fringed by the Bukit Bintang Forest Reserve and comprises a research facility and exhibition area which is home to dozens of species of snakes, monitor lizards and crocodiles... This includes 34 species of snakes, 25 from Malaysia and nine from other regions... 

Perlis Royal Gallery @ Arau

Perlis Royal Gallery @ Arau, Kangar

 chiabh Says:  Royal artefacts at this garalley dates back to the ancient Malay kingdom... More modern exhibits include royal potraits, memorabilia and a ksiwah cloth donated by Saudi Arabian royalty to the late Tuanku Syed Putra Almarhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail... The R21.9 million... 

Bukit Bintang Vineyard

Bukit Bintang Vineyard, Kangar

 chiabh Says:  The Bukit Bintang vineyard is one of the few in Perlis state that produces grapes on a commercial basis... Several types of grapes such as New White Malaga, Green Perlette and Bukit Opal are grown and will be harvested for grape products like juice, cordial and raisins... It... 

Hotels  

Putra Palace

 1 Review and 11 Opinions  The 4* Putra Palace is the only star-rated hotel in Kangar... The 145 rooms of the hotel looks out... 

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Restaurants  

Embassy Coffee Shop: Embassy Coffee Shop

Embassy Coffee Shop: Embassy Coffee Shop, Kangar

 chiabh Says:  The stall is known to and is a favourite to most locals... So in order not to be disappointed, make sure that you are early before the favourite dishes start to sell out...The stall is opened daily from 10.30am to 2.00pm... The occasional off day is not fixed... Most of the... 

Alpine Delice: Best Baguette in Town

Alpine Delice: Best Baguette in Town, Kangar

 FranzCheah Says:  It's a new bakery shop in town. It has a variety of baguettes, breads, buns, pizzas, cookies and cakes. The baguettes and breads are made from special ingredients, eg. honey and sunflower seeds. These are healthier baguettes and breads. If you wish to enjoy a snack, there... 

Transportation  

Road Distance

Road Distance, Kangar

 chiabh Says:  There is no airport in Kangar... The nearest airports are at Alor Setar and Pulau Langkawi...Travel within the town and the state of Perlis is hence by road... As Perlis is a rather small state, travel distance within the state is hence rather short... Here are some of the... 

Kuala Perlis Bus Terminal

Kuala Perlis Bus Terminal, Kangar

 ngcsc Says:  Other than the Kangar Bus Terminal, Kuala Perlis has anotehr long distance bus terminal as well.Since its purpose is mainly caters for the travellers to Pulau Langkawi, it is very close to the Kuala Perlis Jetty, it is just 500 meters away.If travellers are planning to go... 

Shopping  

Fruit Seller in Perlis: Perlis Mango

Fruit Seller in Perlis: Perlis Mango, Kangar

 ngcsc Says:  With the different wheather compare to the other states in Malaysia, Perlis produce the best mango in Malaysia. Don't forget to buy Perlis Mango when you visit Perlis. The famous mango in Perlis is Harum Manis, it is the best mango in the state. 

Thai Street at Padang Besar

Thai Street at Padang Besar, Kangar

 ngcsc Says:  About 40km north from Kangar, travellers will reach the border between Malaysia and Thailand, Padang BesarFor those who not crossing the border, it is still has the chance to encounter the Thai atmosphere when shopping along the shops in Padang Besar.In Padang Besar, there... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Crossing Border

Crossing Border, Kangar

 ngcsc Says:  When visiting Padang Besar or Wang Kelian, sometime there are some people on the motorbike offer motor ride service to cross the border.For those local people who live at the border, they used cross the border without passport, so that the motorbike driver will approach... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Perlis State Park

Perlis State Park, Kangar

 chiabh Says:  Located near the Thai border at Kaki Bukit, this 1,000ha park is a rare gem... Hiking is possible here, just follow the jungle tracks... It is not easy, but it will take you to a lovely waterfall and onwards to the Wang Berma Cave where there is more to explore... 

Gua Gelum Recreational Park

Gua Gelum Recreational Park, Kangar

 chiabh Says:  The Gua Gelam (or Cave of Darkness) Recreatioal Park is lcoated about 33km north of Kangar within the Perlis State Park, which borders Thailand's Nakawan Range... The well-lit cave serves as the entry point to a scenic recreation park at the other end... The park, developed... 

The Timah Tasoh fishing

The Timah Tasoh fishing, Kangar

 ngcsc Says:  This is another way of fishing in Timah Tasoh. During the dry season end of the year, the water level at Timah Tasoh is lowest as you can see the soil. Some of the "part time" fishermen will bring their net to get some catch for extra money. 

Different experience of the Dam

Different experience of the Dam, Kangar

 ngcsc Says:  I am not sure Timah Tasoh Dam is consider as must see activities or off the beaten path... it has not developed as a tourist spot in Perlis, however, I love to visit there everytime I back to Kangar.As Perlis' wheather is quit different with the other part of Malaysia....... 

Kids time

Kids time, Kangar

 ngcsc Says:  As rubber widely planted in northern Perlis, the rubber seed is part of the life of every Perlis kids, especially boys.We used to collect rubber seed in the rubber estate. What are we doing with the rubber seed? We having a "fight" between the seeds. Put two seeds together,... 

A 30 years old pool

A 30 years old pool, Kangar

 ngcsc Says:  This is the swimming pool in Sungai Batu Pahat Recreation Park. The pool has been built over 30 years ago.For two generation, the pool has serve the Perlis residents free of charge. It is still free of charge today, however, people are no longer enjoy the fun of splash here. 

River in Gua Kelam

River in Gua Kelam, Kangar

 ngcsc Says:  The river run through Gua Kelam is the original mining river which the miner used to get tin mine in the cave.Tourist is not allowed to go down to the river, however, by looking at the river, it tells the story of the miner 50 years ago..... 

Largest Farmland in Perlis

Largest Farmland in Perlis, Kangar

 ngcsc Says:  Close to Chuping (a small town close to Kaki Bukit), there is a largest farmland in Perlis. As the picture show, the greenish landscape is all under the plantation. It has brought in great economic impact for Perlis 

Favorites  

Suburb, quiet hotel

Suburb, quiet hotel, Kangar

 sooguanvilla Says:  Drive around. Kangar is a small town surrounded by beautiful scenery. Its border with Thailand is fenced by a scenic mountains (Nakawan Range). You can go hiking. Hiking is a very popular activity in kangar, by young and old. Food. A blend of local Malay and Thai flovours.... 

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 Kangar a small town north of Malaysia - In Bahasa Malaysia, Kampung means "village". May be, Kangar is not a very small village, but it is the place I being brought up, I still think it is a small Kampung as like my memory since kid's time 

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Kangar a small town north of Malaysia

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 In Bahasa Malaysia, Kampung means "village". May be, Kangar is not a very small village, but it is the place I being brought up, I still think it is a small Kampung as like my memory since kid's time 

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Capital Of The Northern Most State

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 Kangar and its surroundings have these attractions besides the surrounding padi fields... Grape Farm Gua Gelam Recreation Park @ Beseri Harumanis Mango Farm Herb Garden Kota Mayang Museum @ Kuala... 

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