14 Things To Do In Perlis

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1. Kota Kayang Museum

6 km from city center

Museum

Kota Kayang Museum of Malaysia depicts historical, cultural, and archaeological artefacts of Malaysian civilization with its pristine glory. The 4 hectares gigantic land of the museum houses three main galleries with artefacts from the Neolithic era and has above 300 unique collections.

22 km from city center

Cave

Located 33 km north from Perlis in Kangar, Gua Kelam Caves is one of the most unique limestone caves in Malaysia. Also known as the Cave of Darkness it is adorned by stalagmites and stalactites. The prime highlight of Kelam Caves is the 8-foot wide wooden suspension bridge leading through the illuminated limestone path.

4.3 /5

2 km from city center

Art Gallery

The Arau Royal Gallery is located right next to the Perlis Royal Palace and contains a history of Perlis’ rulers. At the gallery, there are artefacts like royal uniforms and glassware and bronze utensils belonging to Almarhum Raja Syed Alwi Ibni Almarhum Raja Syed Saffi, a former ruler of Perlis. The gallery offers a glimpse into the lives of Perlis royals. While the entry is free, the gallery is (Read More)not open to the public and requires a written request.

Taman Bunga Kertas Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen

4.2 /5

Garden & Park

Taman Bunga Kertas Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen, or Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen’s Paper Flower Garden, is a great place to visit for all flower enthusiasts, specifically bougainvillaea enthusiasts. Dozens of colourful bougainvillaea, also known as paper flowers because they look like coloured paper, bloom in this four-hectare garden named after the Queen of Perlis. Inside the garden is a hut where visito (Read More)rs can rest and a running trail. There also is a pond of lilies within the premises.

5. Taman Anggur Perlis (Perlis Vineyard)

4.1 /5

Garden & Park

Taman Anggur Perlis, also known as the Perlis Vineyard, is located on the outskirts of Perlis. Visitors can sample the nine different kinds of grapes available in this 0.2-hectare vineyard and buy some to take them back as well. The grapes here are of a seedless variety. The vineyard is surrounded by places like the Snake Farm and Herbs Farm, and the location can make for a fun day out.

4.3 /5

28 km from city center

Cave

Located within the Perlis State Park, the Wang Burma Cave is known for the variety of fungi and insects found inside it. There are numerous streams inside the cave as well. The Wang Burma Cave is divided into two, one of which features stalagmites, stalactites, columns and other rock formations and is the easier one to walk through. The other cave has narrow passages, muddy tunnels, and dark hooks (Read More) and turns, beyond which are some beautiful rock formations worn out by water.

4.4 /5

8 km from city center

Lake

The man-made Timah Tasoh Lake is 17 kilometres from Kangar, Perlis’ capital. Serving as a water catchment to surrounding areas, this 1300-hectare lake offers great views of the hills and the greenery surrounding it. During winter, over 100 species of migratory birds flock to this lake, and the lake also is a site for fish breeding and aquaculture projects. This serene lake is a great place to rela (Read More)x and escape the hustle in Perlis.

4.7 /5

1 km from city center

Mosque

Situated in the heart of Kangar, the Alwi Mosque was opened in 1933. Visitors can enjoy its unique architecture, including an onion-shaped dome seated on an octagonal drum. The mosque has a Mughal-style minaret and a balcony, with multiple onion-shaped domes along the entrances at the front and sides. Inside the mosque is a prayer hall with eight pointed arches and another onion-shaped mini dome, (Read More)with a mihrab to its right.

3.9 /5

8 km from city center

Forest

The Bukit Kubu Amenity Forest is a little more than a kilometre from Kuala Perlis. The forest is home to numerous caves and limestone formations that make for great photos. Visitors to the park can run or jog along the two pathways, one of which is an asphalt track and the other is a paved path. There are a few lookout points built throughout the forest that offer great views, and near the entranc (Read More)e to the cave within the forest is the natural lake of Tasik Puteri Kayangan. This forest is also home to the Dusky Leaf Monkey.

4.2 /5

8 km from city center

Hiking

Hikers will love the 2.9-kilometre-long trek up Wang Gurung, on the border between Malaysia and Thailand. The trek starts along a stretch of a dirt road lined with fruit orchards and some short steep parts, eventually passing through a forest. Rock formations follow this, with challenging near-vertical climbs. Following this is a path over rocks and boulders. Finally, a ridge near the summit offer (Read More)s stunning views of the Malaysian landscape on one side and Thailand and the Strait of Malacca on the other.

4.2 /5

Farms & Plantations

The Perlis Ostrich Farm is owned and run by the State Veterinary Association of Perlis. Visitors to the Farm can interact with the ostriches by patting and feeding them. They can even buy ostrich eggs to take back home. Along with ostriches, the Farm also houses peacocks, geese, buffaloes, horses and the like.

4.1 /5

7 km from city center

Nature

Built as an area for research into Malaysian flora and fauna, the canopy walk at the Ayer Reserve in Perlis is open to the public all weekdays. Visitors can walk along the 100-metre route through the canopy of teak trees and enjoy the richness of nature Malaysia offers.

4.2 /5

20 km from city center

Farms & Plantations

The Nipah Kipli Farm has over 2000 Nipah Palm trees. Visitors can enjoy laksa and ricefield crab under palm trees in the farm and unwind at the numerous huts and swings dotted throughout it. Coconut meat and juices are also available, as is sweet Nipah juice from the trees on the farm.

4.6 /5

26 km from city center

Viewpoint

Located along the northern part of the Malaysia-Thailand border, the Wang Kelian View Point lets you experience the most gorgeous sunrises. The sunrises are accompanied by a carpet cloud phenomenon and cool breezes. 304 metres above sea level, the viewpoint offers panoramic views of the state of Perlis.