As a  gateway to Thailand, Perlis has been frequented by tourists as a transit state ongoing to Thailand. Many come to Perlis to embark from its jetty by ferry to the island of legend and natural beauty,  Pulau Langkawi.

Kuala Perlis is renowned for its exotic seafood.  Other tourists attractions are the snake farm, bird sanctuary, intriguing caves and beautiful   lakes.

Kangar, the state capital of Perlis, has an interesting array of sport facilities to offer.  With an 18-hole golf course in the tourist center 10km away, Kangar has all the ingredients for an enjoyable holiday.  Other sport centers provide tennis, squash, badminton, football and swimming.  Kite flying is one of the most popular pastimes.

The natural scenery includes paddy field, hills, and traditional Malay villages.   There are festive celebrations that delight visitors during the holidays of  Hari Raya, Wesak Day, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Christmas etc.

There has been a rapid increase in commercial and industrial development recently,  but the traditional and cultural value of Perlis have been preserved.  Large corporations in the area include Perlis Plantation Berhad a sugar cane cultivator and  sugar refiner;  Mediquip Sdn. Bhd., a manufacturer of medical products, and  Cement Industry of Malaysia.  Perlis Economic Development Corporation (SEDC)  is actively involved in the modernization of the state with   commercial and residential development.

THE HOTEL

KANGAR TRAVELODGE is a four star hotel with 145 rooms. It is operated by the  renowned hotelier,  Southern Pacific Group

KANGAR TRAVELODGE  is strategically located in a desirable area that includes:

10 story office complex of  the Federal Government of Malaysia.

100  +/-  shops.

Police  Headquarters of the  State of  Perlis

Residential developments.

Jalan Kangar, on  which the hotel is situated, is a  trunk road of Perlis that  links major towns of the state:  Jejawi, Arau, Kuala Perlis, Kaki Bukit and Padang Besar.

This prestigious hotel is offered at RM55,000,000-00 (Approximately US $14,470,000  @ RM3.80 per USD1-00).