Perlis Cities and Towns, Malaysia

Kangar

Kangar is the capital of Perlis. It is located in the heart of the country's "rice bowl" region, and depending on the season, it is surrounded by lush green fields or golden yellow padi, ripe for harvesting.

Although new buildings can be seen, Kangar retains much of its old world charm.

A small town with everything within walking distance, Kangar is not lacking in amenities and facilities.

The major landmark of the town is the state mosque, Masjid Alwi.

Arau

The royal town of Arau is located 10 km from Kangar. Of interest here is the imposing Istana Arau or Royal Palace and the Royal Mosque, which boasts some of the finest examples of classic Malay/Islamic architecture in the country.

Arau is the disembarkation point for visitors travelling by train from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi.

From Arau, taxis are available to Kuala Perlis, where the ferry terminal to Langkawi is located.

Kuala Perlis

The major ferry terminal for visitors departing for the enchanted isles of Langkawi is located at the mouth of the Perlis River, in the town of Kuala Perlis.

The major activity found in Kuala Perlis is fishing and you can find many superb seafood restaurants in this small fishing town.

Padang Besar

Padang Besar is a bustling border town and is a blur of colours, sights and sounds. It is also a major stopover along the rail route between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

The elongated railway station is manned by Malaysian officials at one end and their Thai counterparts at the other.

Padang Besar is a bargain hunter's paradise and boasts duty-free shops and a variety of produce, souvenirs and artifacts that bear testimony to the rich cultural legacy of the state.

Chuping

The town acquired its name from a limestone hill known locally as Bukit Chuping.

Lush green sugar cane plantations covering some 22,000 hectares characterise the surrounding landscape.