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Kaki Bukit in the extreme northwest corner of the state, this limestone
cave is the state's premier tourist attraction. Gua Kelam is 370m long
and is the only access to the village of Wang Kelian, an area of high
quality tin ore. A suspension bridge was installed right through the cave.
A stream flows below throughout the length of the cavern and electricity
has even been installed to brighten the walkway. On the other side of
the cave is a landscape park with walks, which makes it a pleasant picnic
spot. The tin mine is also a short distance from the far end of the cave.
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Wang Kelian State Park is a haven for nature lovers and eco-tourism buffs.
Located close to the Thai border, its limestone forests are also rich
in fauna, including birds, mammals, and reptiles. A challenging jungle
track leads from the camping area past a little tripping waterfall to
the Gua Wang Burma cave system. Possibly the northern most cave in the
Peninsula, its narrow passages lead to chambers that boasts of interesting
formations.
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border town to Thailand, Padang Besar is located 50km north of Kangar.
It can be said that Thailand and Perlis merge in this town, as the border
is unseen although relevant signboards and checkpoints are available.
There is a rather elongated railway station where one part of the Immigration
and Customs counters are manned by the Thai officers, and the other by
the Malaysian counterparts. Beyond the rail tracks lies Pekan Siam, a
bargain hunters' paradise. Padang Besar also has a duty-free shop, Emas
Kerajang, which offers a variety of imported goods.
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