Wang Kelian, Perlis

Shopping at Wang Kelian (1 November, 2009)


Wang Kelian (GPS: 6.6776, 100.18679) is a border town in Perlis. It is located on the Malaysia-Thai border. Wang Kelian is one of the northernmost towns in Malaysia, though "town" might not be the most appropriate name for it, as "meeting point" might be more correct. This is where a border market manifests every weekend with various sundry items on sale. We arrived here on a Sunday. I was told that the market only operates on weekend.

Wang Kelian on Google Maps Street View

The border at Wang Kelian.

There are many attractions in Wang Kelian to suit different tourist segments. The town itself is famous for its Sunday Market, a place where traders from Southern Thailand would come to sell their wares. This is frequented mostly by local tourists looking for bargains. The quality of goods is on par with that to be expected at other Malaysia-Thai border towns including Bukit Kayu Hitam and Padang Besar.

Wang Kelian State Park is located here. This 1000-hectare park sits on the Nakawan range, the longest limestone hill range in Malaysia. Within the Wang Kelian State Park is a semi-decidous forest, a rare find in Malaysia. Hiking enthusiasts will be delighted with the many forest tracks here. Wang Burma is a cave in this park.

Wang Kelian Welcome Sign (1 November, 2009)


Visitors crossing the border at Wang Kelian (1 November, 2009)


Stall at Wang Kelian (1 November, 2009)


Lemang on sale at Wang Kelian (1 November, 2009)


Perlis-style otak-otak on sale at Wang Kelian (1 November, 2009)

How to go to Wang Kelian

Wang Kelian is located on the northernmost part of Perlis, along Route R15 (off Route 7 from Kangar to Padang Besar). To explore the Wang Kelian State Park, contact (04) 945 7898, (04) 976-5966.

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