Perlis is the smallest state of Malaysia which lies buffered between the states of Satun and Kedah. A place of serene beauty and rustic charm,  Perlis makes it a great holiday destination for those who want to get away from the fast pace of the cities and enjoy some tranquility in the lap of nature. The verdant green paddy field merging with the clear sky in the horizon and small lime stone hillocks punctuating the greenery of the paddy field makes it an unusually beautiful place. The slow place of rural and semi rural lifestyle in Perlis and the hospitable nature of the local people add to the sylvan charm of the place.

If you are visiting Perlis then you can’t leave out Kangar which is the capital of Perlis. Though Kangar boasts of some huge skyscrapers and jazzy malls but it retains much of its old world charm which lures thousands of tourists to it every year. The main tourist attraction in Kangar is the mosque of Masjid Alwi with its magnificent domes and arches. The area around Kangar is covered with lush green paddy fields in summer and wet months and golden paddy fields in autumn. If you plan to visit Kangar then you can also visit the Royal town of Arrau where you can visit the splendid Istana Arrau or the Royal palace of Arrau.

If you are the adventurous type then your visit motto of developing lifesaving serums for snake bites facility set up to develop serums for snakebites visitors are also allowed in this  snake firm. In this snake firm you will be enthralled to see more than 20 species highly poisonous snakes and monitor lizards. In this snake firm you can also take your pictures with some non poisonous snakes with the help of snake handlers.

If you are a nature lover visiting Perlis then you need not be crestfallen for Perlis State Park would surely woo you with its glorious flora and fauna. The park is located amidst the Nakawan Range which is the longest chain of limestone hills in the country. The unique topography of this national park with its extensive cave system daring cliff and many jungle brooks entice trekkers and mountaineers from all over the world. The animal kingdom of this national park is equally fascinating for the nature lovers. If you want to enjoy some more natural beauty then you can visit the town of Chuping which is encircled with luxuriant green sugarcane plantation. The various resorts in Chuping provide all modern amenities amidst such rustic ambience.

Perlis doesn’t disappoint hardcore shopaholics too. Pendang Besar in Perlis is a border town with colorful markets and abundance of Malaya handicrafts which is a bargain hunter’s paradise. You will find a variety of items here which you can take as beautiful mementos for your near and dear ones. So the wide array of Perlis attractions will make your visit to Perlis a really memorable one.