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 Near 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.
 The 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.
 A 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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