MY · Perlis · 6.40°N 100.13°E

kuala perlis

Laksa Kuala Perlis by the jetty, then seafood while the Langkawi ferries come in.

Best time
Any time. The north has a dry season from about December to March, the sunniest time to come. Harum Manis mango season is around April to June.
How long
Half a day
Getting there
About 5.5 hours' drive from KL on the North–South Expressway. Or fly to Alor Setar (about an hour) and drive about an hour, or take the ETS train to Arau and a short taxi ride.
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Dear group chat,Laksa Kuala Perlis by the jetty, then seafood while the Langkawi ferries come in.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingKuala PerlisMY, Perlis
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≈ 402 km from KL, as the crow flies
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The main port town of Perlis, at the far north-west tip of the peninsula, close to the Thai border. Most people pass through for the Langkawi ferry, but it's worth stopping to eat: laksa Kuala Perlis, seafood and the stalls by the jetty.

Makan

  1. Laksa Kuala PerlisThick rice noodles in a rich fish gravy, served at the stalls near the jetty.Map ↗
  2. SeafoodGrilled fish, squid and prawns fresh off the boats.Map ↗
  3. Harum Manis mangoPerlis's famous sweet mango, sold by the roadside in season.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. The Langkawi ferryFerries cross to Langkawi in about 1 hour 15 minutes.Map ↗
  2. Masjid Al-HussainA mosque built on stilts over the water at the river mouth, nicest at sunset.Map ↗
  3. Gua KelamA cave you walk through on a wooden walkway, once used by tin miners, about 45 minutes inland.Map ↗
  4. Padang BesarThe border town's markets are known for bargain shopping and Thai snacks.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Parking near the jetty fills up on weekends and school holidays. Allow extra time before your ferry.
  • Crossing into Thailand at Padang Besar needs your passport.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.