Arau Travel TipsArau Travel Tips: Galeri Diraja Arau (31 October, 2009)


Arau (GPS: 6.42857, 100.27049) is the royal town of Perlis. It is located near the border of Kedah, about 14 kilometers from Kangar. The main sight of interest here is Istana Arau, the royal palace, which is actually not open to the public.

Map of Arau, Perlis

Places of Interest in Arau

  1. Arau Railway Station (GPS: 6.42977, 100.26921)
  2. Chapel of the Holy Cross (GPS: 6.42796, 100.27499)
  3. Dataran Sungai Arau (GPS: 6.430323, 100.272540)
  4. Galeri Diraja Arau (GPS: 6.431628, 100.271012)
  5. Masjid Lama Arau (GPS: 6.42972, 100.27161)
  6. Masjid Negeri Perlis (GPS: 6.43008, 100.27017)
  7. Perlis Royal Mausoleum (GPS: 6.428815, 100.271555)
  8. Royal Palace of Perlis (GPS: 6.43085, 100.27178)

Getting there

By Road
Arau is located on the Changlun-Kuala Perlis Highway (Federal Route 194). Exit the North South Expressway (E1) at Changlun, Kedah.

Arau is on the map of Towns in Perlis

List of Towns in Perlis and Towns in Malaysia

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