Although there are several attractions in the state, Perlis is more often used as a transit point to Langkawi and Thailand.
Regular buses run between Kangar and Alor Star.
There are also boats running between Kuala Perlis and Tammalang pier near Satun town in southern Thailand.
There is a snake park in Perlis. You can see various types of snakes here. If you are lucky, there are also some snakes shows. A tame python may be released for visitors to see. You can also get various info about snakes.
Harumanis - A kind of mango that is specially grown only in Perlis. It has a strong smell and is very sweet in taste. Thus, it is called "Harum" which means "fragrance" in Malay and "Manis" which means "sweet".
Ikan Bakar - Seafood is a very popular food in Perlis especially in Kuala Perlis. Ikan Bakar means "grilled fish" are dishes of seafood grilled with special hot sauce. The seafood is very fresh since it is supplied directly from local fishermen.
Restoran Tok Mek: Situated just before the Timah Tasoh Lake, on the Kangar ? Padang Besar trunk road. Serves great lunch food with Siamese ? Kelantanese influence, plus large selection of local ulam. Awfully cheap too.
Pokok Sawa: This is actually a kampung lunch joint situated along Jalan Santan, a few kilometers east of Kangar. Simple but very tasty kampung cooking. Ask the locals for directions: everyone knows the place.
Seafood joint at Jalan Sekolah Derma; opposite Derma School. This is a converted house. Great seafood menu for dinner.
For those really adventurous among you, go to Padang Besar Bazaar, where several little stalls serve ''sup perut ayam'' i.e. Chicken Gut Soup (arrgh!). This is not a recommendation, since I have never tried the stuff, so you_fre on your own here!
You can_ft visit Perlis without trying the Kuala Perlis laksa, arguably the best this side of Vladivostok! Head for Kuala Perlis (where else?) at night, and take your pick from the row of stalls by the main road. In the day, try this old Chinese man in Ban Cheong Restoran, smack in the middle of Kangar.