Padang Besar
The small town located near
Malaysia-Thailand border is a meet point for Malaysian and Siamese people and
also a heaven for shoppers. They a variety of stuffs here ranging from cutleries,
clothing, foods, flowers to handcraft. The train station is guarded by Malaysian
customs and Siamese customs at both ends. Other than the signboard; it is
actually hard to differentiate which side is Malaysia and which side is Thailand
due to the similar custom.
Easiest
way to go to Padang Besar is by train from Kualu Lumpur Central (Langkawi
Ekspress). You can also take bus from Puduraya straight to Kangar, Perlis, and
then take a bus/taxi to Padang Besar. The journey is well worth it for
shopaholic and food lovers alike.
Gua Kelam
One of the
most amazing cave in Malaysia that stretch up to 370 meters is Gua Kelam. It is
located 33 kilometers from Kangar, which is the hometown of Perlis. It is
popular due to the fact that you can enter from one way and come out from the
other. It has a small river flowing through that is normally full with kids and
adults alike.
The only
way to go to this place is by a hanging bridge. It became popular while ago
when an Englishman discovered that the cave was the easiest way to
commute/transfer tin ore back and forth from a local mine to the bottom of the
hill. You can still see the mining tools that being preserve by the government
while walking through the cave.
Inside,
you can hear the stream, bats and water drops from the stalactite that made a
beautiful natural sound. This cave was also used back then by the ancient
population. You are advice to take tour guide or follow another group of
people.
To go
here, you need to take a bus from Kangar bus station to the bottom of the hill
and climb up. It will only take 10-15 minutes to climb up. The scenery will
totally make up for all the hard work and tiredness.
Taman Ular
dan Reptilia (Snake and Reptilia Park)
This park is surrounded by Bukit Bintang Forest Reserve near Sungai Batu
Pahat. It is located 10-15 minutes from Kangar. This park is actually a
Research and Development facility made to find anti-venom. It is the only park
in Malaysia that has more than 20 snake species, not to mention crocodiles and lizards.
This park has open park and closed exhibition room. The workers will
actually help you if you want to take pictures with your family or loved one
and not feel like you are being left out. If you are afraid of snakes, but
still want to visit this park, come early in the morning. The snake wont be
moving much since it is not their ‘active’ time yet.
