Kuala Perlis is a small coastal town in Perlis. Throughout the years, it has underwent a number of developments and a few facelifts, especially around the jetty area. Recently, KFC opened its new restaurant there, a second time for them.

Reaching Kuala Perlis

  1. Road – From NSE, use Changlun-Kuala Perlis Highway
  2. Bus – fares vary according to class and service provider. Usually, going to Perlis from Kuala Lumpur will cost you around RM 50.

By rail

KTM Intercity, Ekspres Langkawi (KL Sentral – Butterworth – Hat Yai)

Depart/Arrive: 8.00pm KL Sentral/8.30 a.m Arau

Seating – Economy class – RM 23

Seating – Superior class – RM 42

Sleeper – (unknown – upper berth) – RM 48

 

Dining in Kuala Perlis (partly in Malay, translation will be done later)

Laksa

Kuala Perlis mempunyai hidangan uniknya yang tersendiri, iaitu Laksa Kuala Perlis. Namun begitu, kerana promosi yang kurang efektif, kebanyakan masyarakat luar tidak tahu akan kewujudan laksa Kuala Perlis. Walau bagaimanapun, sejak beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini, laksa kian mendapat tempat di hati pekedai-pekedai tempatan dengan wujudnya pelbagai kedai makan yang menyediakan hidangan laksa sebagai hidangan utamanya.

Kedai Laksa Kak Su: Terletak bersebelahan kedai Hafifah di Kampung Belakang Kilang untuk anda merasai sendiri keunikan laksa Kuala Perlis.

Ikan Bakar

Lynda Ikan Bakar 2: Good food, but low-rated service. Outsiders will be disappointed most of the time. For ikan bakar, it will be served and charged according to its weight. 1 kg Jenahak fish will cost you RM 40. Besides, their Sotong Goreng Tepung is worth a try.

Fast food

We have three KFC restaurants in Perlis, two in Kangar and one in Kuala Perlis. the state capital which is located about 15km from Kuala Perlis. The outlet at Jalan Penjara, Kangar offers WiFi and opens 24hours per day.

Shopping in Kuala Perlis

Kuala Perlis has no shopping malls. That is true. However, the locals still shop. There are numerous retail shops available in Kuala Perlis as well as budget stores. Those who are searching for Tesco can always go to Alor Star, Kedah.

Retail shops

  1. Convenience
  2. Comfort
  3. Syabas
  4. Hafifah – one of the most successful bumiputra-owned business.
  5. TK Hock Trading – one of the oldest shop in Kuala Perlis. Sells mainly groceries.

24-hour shops

  1. 7-Eleven, opened few years ago, this shop is gaining popularity among the locals, largely because of its Slurpee.

Accommodation in Kuala Perlis

Kuala Perlis has quite a number of hotels and resorts. Homestay business is also growing in the area recently.

  1. Kuala Perlis Seaview Hotel
  2. Putra Brasmana Hotel

 

Schools in Kuala Perlis

  1. SK Padang Besar (Selatan)
  2. SJK(C) Choon Siew
  3. SJK(C) Khay Beng
  4. SK Seberang Ramai
  5. SMK Kuala Perlis

 

Housing areas in Kuala Perlis

  1. Taman Semarak
  2. Taman Peladang Jaya
  3. Taman Berlian’Taman Bunga Kertas
  4. Taman Bukit Kubu
  5. Kampung Terus Teritip
  6. Kampung Seberang Ramai
  7. Kampung Puju (completely perished in a fire few years ago)

 

Places to Visit

  1. Malaysia-Thai border
  2. Kuala Perlis Jetty
  3. Bukit Kubu recreational park

Author’s Note

Revisions

  1. Basic info
  2. Added dining/shopping
  3. Removed some redundant descriptions
  4. Added info on schools and some places

References

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