Perlis Indera Kayangan

PERLIS

INTRODUCTION

Even though Perlis is the smallest state in Malaysia, but it is rich of natural, cultural and historical splendours that rival the bigger states. You will definitely mesmerized by the many quaint villages, picturesque scenery and centuries-old traditions wherever you go. In short, Perlis is the perfect destination for people who loves the history and culture instead of the hustle and bustle of the city, where life is unhurried and the environment naturally fresh and crisp.

INTEREST PLACES

1.       MUSEUM KOTA KAYANG

Ø  This museum is situated historical area or specifically a fort, where is the burial ground for two 16^th century Sultans of Kedah.

Ø  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.

Ø  In there, artifacts which are most likely from the late Neolithic era were found. The artifacts like 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.

Ø  Besides, 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. 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.

2.       KANGAR

Ø  The capital of Perlis, Kangar is located in the heart of the country's "rice bowl" region. Depending on the season, it is surrounded by lush green fields or golden yellow padi, ripe for harvesting. There is several monuments located along the roads which are considered as the flagships of Perlis.

Ø  Although new buildings can be seen, Kangar retains much of its old world charm. Besides, many restaurants should be layover for those who loves Malay foods.

3.       KUALA PERLIS

Ø  Kuala Perlis is the largest town in Perlis and also known as fishing town at the estuarine delta of the Perlis River. The town is 13km from Kangar.

Ø  Kuala Perlis has about 10,000 people populations and the major industry in this town is fishing.  Along the riverbank you will see wooden houses resided by fishermen. Small shops and old warehouses can be found around this area as well.

Ø  You also need head to Kuala Perlis if you want to reach Phuket Island or Langkawi. There is a ferry terminal here bound to both islands and other coastal towns as well.

4.       PADANG BESAR

Ø  Padang Besar is a bustling border town and famous for shopaholics. It is also a major stopover along the rail route between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

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

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

5.       THE SNAKE AND REPTILE FARM

Ø  This farm is surrounded by the Bukit Bintang Forest Reserve near Sungai Batu Pahat and located 10 km north of Kangar.

Ø  It is also a place for research related snaked like develop serums for snakebites instead becomes a house for more than 20 species of snakes, as well as crocodiles and monitor lizards.

Ø  Interestingly, this farm is the only snake farm in Malaysia. The farm has open-air enclosures as well as enclosed exhibits. Handlers will assist the public to take photographs with tame snakes.

6.       GUA KELAM RECREATIONAL PARK

Ø  Gua Kelam is the 370-metre long limestone cave at the small town of Kaki Bukit.

Ø  Literally, the cave means "at a foothill (Kaki Bukit) lies a dark cave (Gua Kelam)". Access to the cave is by way of a suspension bridge.

Ø  You are able to experience of walking along the bridge as well as the uniqueness of approach the natural panorama view inside the cave.

Ø   Here, you are also able to see a fascinating 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 Englishman who saw it as a marvellous way of transporting tin ore from a mine located near the stream entrance through the underground cavern.