"Kuala Perlis jetty is a major departure point (besides Kuala Kedah) for Langkawi Island as well as southern Thailand's coastal towns, and it also serves as an exit and entry point to Phuket Island as well as other southern coastal Thai towns."
Kuala Perlis jetty is one of the two major departure points for the legendary Langkawi Island, the other being the Kuala Kedah in Kedah. Kuala Perlis has long been a major port linking Perlis with Langkawi, Penang as well as Phuket Island and other southern coastal Thai towns.
Located at the estuary of Sungai Perlis (Perlis River), about 13km from Kangar town, Kuala Perlis is actually a quaint fishing town known for delicacies such as ikan bakar (grilled fish), assam laksa (noodles served with spicy fish gravy) and fresh seafood. It is a good place to relax at dusk and watch a spectacular sunset, or the fishermen returning with their catch.
For more information, please contact the Kedah State Tourism Office which also handles Perlis state tourist affairs, at 604-7312322 or 604-7301322.
Last viewed - July 19, 2008
Getting there
From the North South Expressway, take the Jitra Selatan exit (Interchange 181) and get onto the trunk road headed for Kodiang and Kangar (Highway K3). Kuala Perlis is 48km from this exit. Public transportation connecting Kuala Perlis and Kangar is also available daily. The bus fare is RM1.50 while taxi fare is RM8 per person.
User recommendation
"An optional jetty if u wan't to go to langkawi. but the distance from the jetty is much shorter than the jetty at kuala kedah. all basic facilities is provided here." by On Foot
"Delicious and cheap grilled fish in Kuala Perlis is stall no:7, in front of Putra Brasmana Hotel. Nice view of sunset. I will visit againt..." by nash
"love the seafood selection here. very kewl huh!!! the other food, like laksa...very kewl!" by elin
"beautiful village........"
"havent been there yet" by simon
"kalau nak pi langkawi, elok pi naik feri kat jeti kuala perlis. lebih cepat sampai sana. takdelah mabuk laut nanti" by zura
"its realy nice and wonderful place..everyone should try ikan bakar here...its tasty.." by botak..
"a nice scenery from here. expereicne watching the sunset...kewl!" by rizaz
"Jetti untuk ke Langkawi. Jangan lupa perkena ikan bakar di tempat makan berdekatan." by Fitri Alia
"interesting town.. just wander around.. try the local food.. or fruits.. chances are you'll get some cheap thai durians..! my favourite fruit.." by rifdy
"While waiting for the ferry, i really enjoy myself with the breezy air and exprience the beautiful scenery. Wait till dark, you must be amazed with the beautiful sunset at the jetty." by Scalia
"apa yang menarik disini sebenarnya laksa perlis..memang ada umphh!!!" by moose