Kangar, the Capital of Perlis

Dewan Undangan Negeri Perlis where state laws are made

Does it bear a striking resemblance to India's Taj Mahal?

After some sightseeing in Arau, we then headed to Kangar. First, we dropped by to photograph    the complex of Dewan Undangan Negeri Perlis where the state laws were passed. It looked so majestic. In my opinion, it bore a striking resemblance to India's Taj Mahal but without its minarets.

The golden jubilee roundabout in Kangar

Kangar town was small but bustling with activities. There was traffic jam here too. However, we really admired its vibrant colours of the buildings in the town and all these made Kangar so lively.

In the colourful capital of Kangar

The billboard depicts the head of the state: Raja Perlis and his Queen

A vibrant coloured cafe in Kangar 

We stopped by at Kayangan Square Mall which housed The Store, a departmental store. The mall was not very big but sufficient to meet the needs of the Perlisians.

Kayangan Square shopping mall in Kangar town

Bonsai-looking plants along the roadside

We decided to have our lunch here at a small Malay cafe called Singgahan Dof. It was a simple stall set up along the corridor inside the mall. We ate nasi lemak and mee soto. The nasi lemak was only RM 1.50 which was quite a big plate and delicious. The mee soto was something new for us as we seldom tried Malay food. It was RM 3.00 a bowl but the portion was small. The ice-blended chocolate drink was actually too sweet for us. All in all, it was a simple lunch.

Singgahan DOF

This nasi lemak is only RM 1.50

Mee soto is not bad

Ice-blended chocolate drink is too sweet

There was a KFC opposite the complex. KFC was a common sight in almost every town everywhere. However, that did not deter us from trying. We stopped by at KFC before we left for the Perlis Snake and Reptile Farm. It was good to note that the KFC in Kangar town provide free newspaper for reading in the restaurant.

The small but busy town of Kangar

Vehicles are parked on both sides of the road

A neat row of motorbikes parked near the mall