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Gua Kelam Recreational Park
The chief attraction of this park in Kaki Bukit is the Kelam Cave (Gua Kelam) a 370-metre long limestone cave. Access to the cave is by way of a suspension bridge. The main attractions here are the underground streams and magnificent stalactites and stalagmites.
Bukit Air Recreational Park
The Bukit Air Recreational Park with its meandering streams, lush tropical forest and beautiful cascading waterfalls and rocky pools is ideal for picnics. Well-constructed paths allow easy access through the park and sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest. If you would like to camp out, there is a campsite equipped with basic amenities.
Perlis State Park
The Perlis State Park spans over 5,000 ha and comprises two forest reserves, the Mata Ayer and Wang Mu Forest Reserves. The park straddles the Nakawan Range, which is the longest continuous range of limestone hills in Malaysia. The park is unique for its Setul limestone structures, and its rare biodiversity. It is also the only place in Malaysia where you can find the Stumped-tail Macaque. (Monkey).
Various trekking trails such as the one to Wang Kelian offer a fabulous view of the surrounding countryside including Timah Tasoh Lake and the unique twin peaks of Bukit Chabang. Visitors are required to register at the Park Visitors Centre before exploring the reserve.
Lake Melati (Tasik Melati)
Lake Melati set upon boggy lowlands about eight kilometres north of Kangar has about 150 sandbar islands and elevated walkways over the water. Taking a stroll or boat ride round the island is a fascinating experience.
Lake Timah Tasoh
The scenic Lake Timah-Tasoh located within the Perlis State Park, a man-made lake built in 1992, is among other things a sanctuary for migratory birds. The best time for bird watching here would be between September to April in the early mornings and at dusk. The lake is also used for fish breeding and other aquaculture projects.
Snake and Reptile Farm
The reptile farm is a research facility and home to more than 20 species of snakes, monitor lizards and crocodiles. Surrounded by the Bukit Bintang Forest Reserve near Sungai Batu Pahat (10 km north of Kangar), the farm has open-air enclosures and closed exhibits.
Herbal Gardens
The Herbal Gradens located near the Bukit Air Recreational Park showcases more than 1,000 species of herbs, spices and traditional medicinal plants both local and from abroad. The Gardens cover an area of about 12 ha.
Chuping Sugar Cane Plantation
The lush green sugarcane plantation covers an area of 8,000 ha. The sugar cane is harvested from December to June.Nearby are sugar refineries and cement plants.
Harumani Plantation
Harumanis a "trade mark" for the state of Perlis is the name of a variety of mango. Its thick tasty pulp is usually eaten with pulut, a popular dish in the state. It is also eaten as is or processed to make juices and jam. The main producer of the fruit is the 1,000 acre Harumanis Plantation in the Bukit Bintang Agricultural Centre, which also produces other varieties of mangoes. April and May is the best time to visit as it is the fruiting season.
