Arau
Understand
Despite being the royal capital, Arau is overshadowed by the Perlis' actual capital, Kangar, which lies 14 km to the west of Arau. The town's main significance to travellers is its railway station, which gives access to the port at Kuala Perlis, from where there are boats to Langkawi and Thailand.
Get in
Arau Royal Station
Arau's railway station is on the main Kuala Lumpur—Bangkok line. It has services to both.
Get around
Arau Bus Hub
See
The Istana (palace) was built in the colonial era and is in the Moorish-British hybrid style that is typical of the British Empire's take on Islamic architecture. There is also a large mosque near the palace.
Further afield
- 🌍 Bukit Keteri (N 10 km). Limestone hill on the road to Padang Besar.
Do
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
- Soo Guan Villa, 1231 Kg Ujong Matang, ☎ +60 4 9772250, fax: +60 4 9772250.
Connect
Go next
- Padang Besar - at the Thai border
- Kuala Perlis - the ferry port
- Langkawi - western Malaysia's holiday island
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