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Wang Kelian

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

The village, 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 newly formed 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 to Wang Kelian & Visa Requirements

By road

Wang Kelian is easiest reached with your own transport. From Kangar, use Route 7 towards 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 a the bottom. At the junction, take a right turn to the Perlis State Park, market and the border.

Wang Kelian is about 40km from Kangar.

By taxi

You can get a taxi from Kangar or 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.

Buses to 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. 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. 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.

Tours & Getting around Wang Kelian

You will need your own transport to get around the various attractions in Wang Kelian, namely the Perlis State Park, market and the border.

Wang Kelian attractions and sightseeing

  • Perlis State Park

One of Malaysia's newest parks, 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 Burma cave

A spectacular cave located inside the Perlis State Park. There are actually two caves. Wang Burma 1 has beautiful limestone formations like stalactites and stalagmites and can be easily visited while Wang Burma 2 will require a lot more physical fitness. Visitors must be accompanied by a guide from the Perlis State Park headquarters.

Wang Kelian city tours

  • Shopping at Weekend Market.

There is a market everyday but what makes it unique is that on Sundays, the border is throwns 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. The items on sale include cheap clothing, household stuff and food, many of the made in Thailand.

Wang Kelian souvenirs & shopping

Wang Kelian Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Wang Kelian nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

Wang Kelian cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging

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