Wang Kelian

Wang Kelian is a village in the northern part of Perlis state in Malaysia.

The village and is located about 40km from Kangar and is surrounded by pretty limestone hills. It attracts many visitors because of its weekend market which straddles the Thai-Malaysian border. The Perlis State Park is also located nearby.

There is also a border crossing between Malaysia and Thailand at Wang Kelian. The (Thai) checkpoint is called Wang Prachan and is 32km from Satun.

Travel as a Muslim to Wang Kelian

By road

Wang Kelian is easiest reached with your own transport. From Kangar, use Route 7 towards Padang Besar (Malaysia)|Padang Besar and then turn off onto Route 15 towards Kaki Bukit where you take a right turn and head towards Wang Kelian. The road winds up a ridge and then descends into a valley, with Wang Kelian village right at the bottom. At the junction, take a right turn to the Perlis State Park, market and the border crossing.

Wang Kelian is about 40km from Kangar.

Best way to travel in Wang Kelian by a Taxi

You can get a taxi from Kangar or Padang Besar (Malaysia)|Padang Besar to Wang Kelian. Alternatively, you can catch a bus to Kaki Bukit and catch a taxi from there, which would cost you less.

Travel on a Bus in Wang Kelian

There are no direct buses to Wang Kelian. The nearest point with a bus service is Kaki Bukit which is served by buses from Kangar and less frequently from Padang Besar (Malaysia)|Padang Besar. You will have to catch a taxi from Kaki Bukit to Wang Kelian.

To Thailand

Travellers can easily walk across the border and the two immigration posts are about 100m apart. Songthaews (small passenger trucks) to Satun wait for passengers on the (Thai) side of the border crossing. On Sundays, you can walk across the border without getting your passports stamped but you have to stay within the market area. Make sure to get the necessary stamps if you plan to go further.

Get Around

You will need your own transport to get around the diverse points of interest in Wang Kelian, namely the Perlis State Park, market and the border crossing.

What to See

• Perlis State Park

One of Malaysia's newest parks and the 5,000 hectare Perlis State Park is located along the northwestern part of the Thai-Malaysian border and covers parts of the limestone Nakawan Range. The Range is heavily forested, extensive cave systems, sheer cliff faces and numerous streams. Getting there: The park headquarters is located along Route R15 which runs from Kaki Bukit town to the (Thai) border.

• Wang Myanmar cave

A spectacular cave located inside the Perlis State Park. The cave is divided into 2 parts - Wang Myanmar 1 has beautiful limestone formations like stalactites and stalagmites and can be easily visited while Wang Myanmar 2 will require a lot more physical fitness. Visitors must be accompanied by a guide from the Perlis State Park headquarters.

What to Do

• Shopping at Weekend Market.

There is a market everyday but what makes it unique is that on Sundays and the border is thrown open and visitors can visit the (Thai) section of the market without needing passports. The market basically lines the Wang Kelian-Satun road, stretching about 1km on both sides of the border crossing. The items on sale include affordable clothing, household stuff and food, most made in Thailand.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Wang Kelian

Fruits from Thailand such as lychee, durian, manggo, longan etc), dried food etc are bought by Malaysians. Electrical appliances, cooking oil and Malaysian packed foods are of interest to Thais.

Halal Restaurants in Wang Kelian

You will enjoy 'pulut ayam' (glutinous Rice and fried spicy chicken), 'somtam' (Thai hot and sour salad made of young manggo, shrimp, chilli, squid Sauce and young papaya), and etc.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Wang Kelian

Wang Kelian - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Wang Kelian, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Wang Kelian. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Wang Kelian and its surrounding regions.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

You will need to proceed to Padang Besar or Kangar for accommodation. Or cross over to Thailand, and stay in Thale Ban National Park or Satun. Another alternative for a affordable and comfortable place to sleep is the area of Mata Ayer about 35 kilometers from Wang Kelian, situated in between Arau and Kangar in the middle of Perlis state. At Mata Ayer and there are many guest-houses provided by the local residents for daily rental and they are cheaper than hotels. The guest-houses do not restrict on the number of occupants. The owners do not stay with the guests, you have your own privacy.

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