DESCRIPTION

DISTANCE

MELATI LAKE

Located just 8 km north of Kangar, this shallow lake provides a respite for boating, picnics and relaxing walks. More than 150 sandbar islands dot the lake and can be reached by rowing boat or sampan. Elevated walkways across the lake provide vantage and rest points.

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SNAKE FARM

The Snake Farm is a research facility set up to develop serums for snakebites. Housing more than 20 species of snakes as well as crocodiles and monitor lizards, it is the only snake farm in Malaysia.

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PUTRA GOLF CLUB

Close to the Snake and Reptile Farm is a challenging par 72, 18-hole golf course. The Putra Golf Club is reputed for its technically difficult and challenging course.

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GUA KELAM

The peaceful town of Kaki Bukit is home to Gua Kelam, literally translated as the 'Dark Caves'. The 370- meter long cave passage is well-lighted and is believed to have been hollowed out from the limestone massif by an underground stream over many eons. A wooden walkway suspended along the entire length of the cave allows visitors to view the magnificent stalagmite and stalagmite formations. The original cave was enlarged in 1935 by a resident Englishman to serve as a route for the transportation of tin ore.

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KANGAR

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.

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ARAU

The royal town of Arau is located 10 kilometers from Kangar on the Peninsula's main railway route extending northwards into Thailand. Of interest here is the imposing Istana Arau or Royal Palace with its classic architecture and the Royal Mosque.

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BUKIT AIR RECREATIONAL PARK

Bukit Air Recreational Park is an excellent location for picnics, the park also provides a camping ground, car parking facilities and all the basic amenities.  Cool streams meander through rich tropical forest and waterfalls cascade into rocky pools. Well defined paths allow easy access through the park where the sights and sounds of tropical rainforest await visitors.

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HERB GARDEN

Created in 1998, these gardens now contain over 6,000 species of herb, spice and traditional medicinal plants. Both local and exotic species from other countries are grown and visitors to the gardens can learn their uses and how to care for such plants.

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PERLIS STATE PARK

Perlis State Park is located along the north-western part of the Thai-Malaysian border. Straddling the Nakawan Range, the longest continuous range of limestone hills in the country, the park consists of the Mata Ayer Forest Reserve and the Wang Mu Forest Reserve comprising a total area of around 5,000 hectares

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KOTA KAYANGAN MUSEUM

This new museum is situated close to what was historically a fortified area. In fact, the word 'Kota' translates as fort in English. The area is also the burial ground for two 16th century Sultans of Kedah with the remains of a palace

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PADANG BESAR

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

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CHUPING SUGAR CANE PLANTATION

Chuping derived its name from tile limestone hill known locally as Bukit Chuping. It has a huge area of 22,000ha lush green sugarcane plantation. It is also in the area of sugar refineries and cement plants. The sugar cane is harvested from December to June.  

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TIMAH TASOH DAM

Tasik (Lake) Timah Tasoh located along Sungai Korok in Berseri, about 2.5km below the confluence of Sungai Timah and Sungai Tasoh, this 13.30ha made-made lake was formed when the rivers were dammed up in 1987. The Bukit Chabang range runs in the north & the Nakawan range in the south forming a breathtaking backdrop.

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AGRO-CULTURE CENTRES

There are two agriculture centres in Perlis. One is in Temian Hill and the other in Bukit Bintang. They are observation plots for grapes plantation and centre for ‘harumanis’ manggo technologies. Various variety of fruits are also cultivated

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