About Perlis State Park
Perlis State Park is a protected nature park in northern Perlis, Malaysia, covering about 5,000 hectares of the Nakawan Range, the country's longest limestone hill range. Located near Wang Kelian and Kaki Bukit close to the Malaysia-Thailand border, it is notable for its extensive limestone forests, cave systems including Gua Kelam and Gua Wang Burma, diverse flora and fauna, and well-maintained jungle trails that showcase the state's natural heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested limestone landscape with dense lowland and hill dipterocarp forest, dramatic karst hills and cave systems. The park offers marked jungle trails, cave walkways and viewpoints. Key areas include Gua Kelam with its illuminated walkway through the limestone cave, Gua Wang Burma, and forest trails for nature observation. Facilities are basic and focused on nature recreation, with guide services required for cave exploration.
Key highlights
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Nakawan Range - Malaysia's longest limestone hill range
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Gua Kelam cave system with 370m illuminated walkway
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Gua Wang Burma archaeological cave site
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Diverse limestone forest flora and fauna including rare plant species
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Jungle trekking trails and viewpoints over Wang Kelian valley
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Birdwatching and wildlife observation opportunities
History of Perlis State Park
Gazetted as a state park to protect the Nakawan Range limestone forest ecosystem, the park preserves one of Peninsular Malaysia's most extensive limestone hill forests. Gua Wang Burma within the park is an archaeological site with prehistoric finds, reflecting early human occupation in the area.
Culture & Context
The park represents the natural heritage of Perlis and is significant for conservation of limestone forest biodiversity and traditional knowledge of forest resources among local communities near Wang Kelian and Kaki Bukit.
Route
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