Destination that are provide extreme or leisure activities in PERLIS.
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First,CAVE WALK, GUA KELAM.
One of the most unique caves in Malaysia as it's a 370-metre long limestone cave where it's famous for its 'cave walk'. It's among the favorites cave for the adventure seekers. You will enter from one end of the cave and come out at a different location. The only path in is via a wooden suspension bridge measuring 8 ft wide walkway. The hollow limestone path is believed to be the idea of an Englishman that converted this cave as a method of transporting tin from a mine near the stream entrance of Kaki Bukit. Today the walk path is brightly illuminated, where you can still find remnants of time mine operation inside. The sound of squeaking bat and dripping water from the stalactites may be soothing for some and spooky for others!
After a hard day work in the cave, you can drop by the Wang Kelian Sunday Market to quench your thirst; fill your stomach and get some souvenirs home too. The market itself has many segments, selling variety of goods including food, textile, handmade jewelry and others. Since Perlis located just at the Thai border, you can see there are a lot of Thais selling their local handmade goods. Hotel in Perlis is not luxurious, but suffice to have a comfortable rest.
Tasik Melati is a natural wetland within development area. The park is famous for its lakes and its recreational facilities. Melati Lake derives its name from the fragrant Jasmine flower. It could probably adapted Melati from the adjacent housing estate called Taman Melati.
In its original form, Tasik Melati is a wetland with its wild plant locally known as “kercit”. Its water never dries up as it is use as irrigation by local farmers. The wetland is developed by Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran in 1977. He increased the water capacity by building an embankment on the lake for the use of its water for 350 acres of paddy land. In 2001, the Perlis State government officially handed over the lake to Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran to develop the infrastructure, maintenance and service of the whole 80 acres of the lake. Now the area is widely known as a recreational park.
More than 150 islands scattered sandbars can be seen this lake. A footway has been constructed across the lake to enable visitors to enjoy the stunning views, along the pavement is also provided a retreat. Tasik Melati is located in the north Kangar. It is a small, but beautiful lake. The man-made lake has become a favourite of the public place. The distance from the capital of Kangar to this park is roughly 10 kilometres apart, and visitors are welcomed at any point of time. Parking would not be a problem as there is ample parking space available for the lake-goers.
Mostly during the weekends, families could be seen at this park as they would be spending their leisure time here, either exercising or simply just picnicking. Taman Melati is definitely a family-friendly recreational area. For instance, children could be having a ball of time at the playground provided while the elderly people take their time going through the reflexology path to improve blood circulation.
Apart from that, interested birdwatchers would be seen with their binoculars to catch sight of interesting birds of various colours, while enthusiastic fishers would try their luck fishing at the lake. Nature put aside, remote controlled miniature boats could be seen whizzing through the lake on certain days and that usually attracts the interest of most visitors.
For our viewer information in Perlis there are many place that are provide many interesting window shopping destination. Its very suitable to the person that are like to shopping.
So, lets we explore it!
PADANG BESAR, PERLIS.
Padang Besar is a popular shopping heaven for both Malaysian and Thailand since 1960. Most visitors come by during the weekends to get their shopping supply, sometimes up thousands of visitors at one time. Though it's not the glamour high end market, Padang Besar sure has its own charm.
It is a blend of 2 neighboring countries cultures with many local products to offer. The range of products includes textile, fashion, handicraft, food, jewelry and ironware. Most Malaysian would visit the Complex Aked Niaga and Gapura Square, whereas the Thai prefer to shop at Jalan Besar.
Lets go to our next shopping destination.
Move on to the WANG KELIAN SUNDAY MARKET
A shopping browsing through the variety of items for sale at the Wang Kelian Sunday market in Perlis is a fun-filled excursion, not only from great bargains but also the scenic view along the way.
Tucked at the foot of a hill, this idyllic hamlet at the Malaysia-Thailand border is famed for its food, household goods, clothes and enchanting hillside scenery. The 40-minute journey on the trunk road from Kangar, about 45km away, cuts through padi fields, villages and rubber estates. But it is the final 20 minutes that will take one’s breath away, as the winding road goes first uphill and downhill along the edge of the state park. Those who often travel to Genting Highlands will notice a similarity, albeit lighter traffic. There is a lookout point midway that allows visitors to savor the view of padi fields, forests and limestone hills.
Kampung Wang Kelian itself is a tiny village of a few hundred families. There is a petrol station, a police station and food stalls but the main draw is the Sunday market, which begins at 7am and goes on until after lunchtime. While the early morning shoppers stock up on rice, fruits and vegetables, the late morning and afternoon crowd hunt for household items, clothes and dry foodstuff. The setting is simple with rows of wooden and zinc roofed stalls lining both sides of the road leading up to the border post.
The latter, prepared with chillies and spices, is sold for between RM15 and RM25, depending on the weight. King-sized comforters are being sold for between RM25 and RM30 each while the small stoves are sold for between RM48 and RM100 each. Shoppers can also get hold of baju melayu, baju kurung and T-shirts at bargain prices.Shoppers continue to make a bee-line to the market although some traders feel there has been a slight drop in business after the “free-flow” ruling was scrapped in February.
Last but not the least is KAYANGAN SQUARE MALL.
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If you are looking for a convenient and easy-to-access mall in Perlis, the Kayangan Square Mall would most probably meet your expectations. Bearing a long history in the city, the mall has been serving its customers for a long period of time. Thus, when you visit the mall, you will definitely feel the warm atmosphere surrounding the place which signifies the localization of the mall in catering to the locals. Although so, you will also find almost all the daily necessities you need. This mall is especially recommended for individuals who wish to do some quick shopping.
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