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	Perlis, the smallest state in Malaysia, lies at the northwestern extremity of the Malay Peninsula; its western coastline borders the Straits of Malacca. Bounded by Thailand in the north, and by Kedah to the east and south, it measures approximately 759 sq. km and has a population of 175,000. Kangar is the seat of the State Government.
Located about 26 km from Kangar, the Gua Kelam traverse approximately 37 meters of limestone hills from Kaki Bukit on the Malaysian border to Wang Kelian near the Thai border. The caves were at one time used as a trading route between the locals and the Siamese.
	Gunung Medan, situated 6 km south of Kangar, is a scenic 300-feet-high limestone outcrop. It is accessible by car on a winding road or on foot by stairways and walkways climbing up to the peak.
Located at the estuarine delta of the Sungai Perlis, Kuala Perlis is noted for its excellent laksa, a dish of rice noodles dipped in spiced fish-soup with sliced onions and cucumber. It is also the entry and exit point to Phuket Island and other coastal towns and villages of Southern Thailand, as well as to Pulau Langkawi.
	Tasik Melati is a small but picturesque lake located in a lowland area about 8 km north of Kangar. More than 150 sandbar-islands may be seen all over the lake. Sampans can be rowed to these tiny islands. Elevated walkways extend out over the waters, providing hypnotic prospects out across the lake.
Kangar Kangar, 56 km northwest of Alor Setar, is the state capital set amidst a vast expanse of green padi fields that turn a golden yellow at harvest time. A major landmark of the town is the state mosque, Masjid Alwi. A small town, Kangar's stadium, general hospital, hotels and schools are all within walking distance. Padang Besar Padang Besar, on the Malaysia-Thailand border, is border market, a shopper's haunt for Malaysians seeking good bargains. Electrical items, leather goods and clothing are favorite buys, though even a leisurely browsing tour of the market is an interesting outing. Arau The royal town, located 10 km south of Kangar, is home to the Istana Di-Raja (Royal Palace) and the Masjid Negeri (State Mosque). Sungai Batu Pahat Sungai Batu Pahat is located 10km east of Kangar. The town possesses a difficult 9-hole par-72 golf course, which is relatively flat and has numerous obstructions and traps. Snake Farm The Snake Farm is primarily used as a research facility to test and develop serums for the treatment of venomous snake bites. A large collection of snakes can be viewed. Hours: 8.00am-4.00pm (Tues.-Sun). Putra Golf-Club Near the Snake Farm, the Putra Golf Club offers golfers the challenge of a notoriously difficult 18-hole course with numerous obstructions, sandbars, water hazards and unexpected traps. Perlis Craft Cultural Center The Perlis Craft Cultural Complex at Kuala Perlis, about 8km from Kangar and 15 minutes drive to Kuala Perlis Jetty, is a must stop over for visitors.