A visit to Perlis and Kedah will reveal a land of serene natural beauty surrounded by the greenery of padi during the planting season and golden hues at harvest time.
From Ipoh northwards, rounded limestone hills rise above the padi or rice fields. Caves are found within many of these hills, with several being open to visitors. Caves accessible to the adventurous include Gua Kerbau in Kedah. Gua Kelam and caves in the Perlis State Park (PSP).
Bukit Kayu Hitam is the main entry point for vehicles from Thailand. Other entry points are Padang Besar (by train) and Wang Kelian.
Notable landmarks in Alor Star, Kedah's capital are the Zahir Mosque with its distinctive black dome and Balai Nobat which houses the instruments of the Royal Orchestra. Alor Star can be reached via air and rail from Kuala Lumpur.
LANGKAWI
Intriguing Legends and Nature's wonders
The Langkawi archipelago consits of 99 island situaded in the Andaman Sea, south of Tailand. Tourists flock here for the delightful beacheas include Pantai Cenang, Burau Bay, Pantai Kok and Pantai Datai.
Accommodation ranges from world-class resorts such as The Datai and The Andaman to affordalbe family chalets and facilities for budget travellers.
Pulau Payar Marine Park, 20km south of Langkawi is a populour diving and snorkelling site. Boats from Langkawi take day trippers to the park where there is a viewing platform for relaxation between underwater adventures.
Langkawi is a duty-free island ,offering an attractive range of goods.Shops in the main town of Kuah and the Langkawi international Airport offer the island's best sopping.
Ferry servies operate during daylight hours from Kuala Perlis and Kuala Kedah on the mainland, to Langkawi from Penang to Langkawi. Malaysia Airlines the national carrier operates daily direct flight to Langkawi from Kuala Lumpur.In addition,the budget carrier Air Asia flies to Langkawi from Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.Other airlines that fly to Langkawi include Firefly (from Kuala Lumpur ) and Silik Air (from Singapore ).
Accommodation ranges from world-class resorts such as The Datai and The Andaman to affordalbe family chalets and facilities for budget travellers.
Pulau Payar Marine Park, 20km south of Langkawi is a populour diving and snorkelling site. Boats from Langkawi take day trippers to the park where there is a viewing platform for relaxation between underwater adventures.
Langkawi is a duty-free island ,offering an attractive range of goods.Shops in the main town of Kuah and the Langkawi international Airport offer the island's best sopping.
Most tourists agree that langkawi's biggest attraction is its natural, undisturbed state. Rice fields with grazing buffaloes give the island its rustic appeal. The landscape of the island are characterised by limestone outcrops blanketed in a emerald rainforest.
A host of nature-based adventures await the visitor. Go on a fascinating boat ride through the mangroves. The rare experience of feeding eagles to their natural setting is the highlight of the trip. In the vicinity are large caves; roosting grounds for thousands of fruit-eating bats.
Alternatively, discover the rainforest or take the ride of a lifetime on the thrilling rainforest canopy adventure. Tourists can go on self-guide walks to Seven Wells (Telaga Tujuh) and swim in mountain pools. Take the Langkawi Cable Car to the summit of Gunung Mat Cincang at 700m for a spectacular view of the islands including neighbouring Thailand.
Sailing is apopular activity with first-class marinas providing berths for many international yachts. Yacht charters of varying durations are possible. Explore sea caves, deserted beaches, mangroves and freswater lakes. Sunset cruises on luxury motorised and bare-boat charter yachts combine to make Langkawi a year-round sailing destination.
