Picturesque Countryside in Perlis

My favourite shot: fishing boats lining the stream in the evening

Perlis state is unique in the sense that it boasts both paddy fields and fishing villages side by side.

Green green paddy 

After visiting Perlis Snake and Reptile Farm, it was already evening and we drove all the way to the coast of Perlis hoping to catch the beautiful view of the countryside and in particular, paddy fields and fishing villages.

It must have been blissful to have your house surrounded by green paddy field

Irrigation canal in the middle of the paddy field

I believe that is where the harvested rice is sent to

If the sky was clear, we could see beautiful sunset by the beach. Since it was a rainy season, the day was cloudy and windy and probably, there would be a downpour. So, it was tough luck to view any sunset that day.

A breathtaking view of paddy field with the mountain range in the background

Green and yellow paddy field

We find that the rice planting season here is similar to those in Sekinchan, Selangor. So, if you are lazy like us to drive all the way to Sekinchan, then head north to Perlis.  The view of these paddy fields will not disappoint you.

Bright yellow paddy field signifies harvesting period (in December)

Although the weather was gloomy, we did not give up hope of capturing photos of picturesque fishing villages in Kuala Sungai Baru which was situated to the south of Kuala Perlis.

Food stalls by the roadside at the coastal road

Going fishing, anyone?

Some boats anchoring 

From Kangar, we started heading towards Kuala Perlis and Kuala Sanglang. The road signs were quite clear, so we just followed them. Finally, we reached the fishing village and saw many fishing boats along the stream.

A peek of the fishing boats from the side of the stilt house

Fishermen at work

Fishing boats lining neatly along the stream

Capturing the photo below was rather dangerous as we were standing in the middle of the busy road-cum-bridge with many vehicles passing by us.

A fishing boat in action

Later, we headed back to Kuala Perlis and dined in Hai Thien Restaurant, a popular seafood restaurant with the locals and tourists.

Direction:

Take the Changlun-Kuala Perlis Highway and head towards Kuala Perlis and later, look for signage to Kuala Sanglang and Kuala Sungai Baru. The paddy fields are on your left along the coastal road and the fishing village is on the right when you reach Kuala Sungai Baru.