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Wang Kelian
Spend a half‑day at Wang Kelian: explore the weekend market and nearby Perlis State Park, then return to Kangar or Padang Besar.
Wang Kelian is a small border village in Perlis, best visited for its Saturday/Sunday market and the adjacent limestone park; a few hours suffice, with accommodation nearby in Kangar or Padang Besar.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- MYR
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- Airports
- LGK · AOR
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Malaysia ↗Most foreign visitors must submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online shortly before arrival; use only the official immigration site.
- Malaysia ↗Remove shoes before entering mosques, temples and homes; cover shoulders and knees, and use the robes on loan at major mosques.
- Malaysia ↗Cards and e-wallets are common in cities; keep some ringgit in small notes for hawker stalls, taxis and tolls.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Wang Kelian999 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Wang Kelian, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Malaysian ringgit (MYR, RM); cards and e-wallets are widely used in Kuala Lumpur.Malaysia-wide
- SIM or eSIMCelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile and Unifi sell tourist SIMs at KLIA with passport registration.Malaysia-wide
- Tap waterTreated in cities, but most people filter or boil; bottled water is cheap.Malaysia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Nothing if 10% service charge is added; otherwise round up.Malaysia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 240 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Malaysia-wide
- SafetycheckCheck local advice for border market hours and park opening status.
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- RestroomsWestern and squat toilets side by side; water hose instead of paper; some public toilets cost RM0.20–1.Malaysia-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 994 fire · 999 ambulance
- Sundays & holidayscheckKelantan, Terengganu and Kedah have Friday–Saturday weekends; Johor Saturday–Sunday since 2025 — check…Malaysia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLGK Langkawi International Airport (About 1.5 h drive from Wang Kelian; car or taxi required).
- Getting aroundOwn vehicle is easiest; drive from Kangar via Route 7 and Route 15 (≈40 km (25 mi)).Own vehicle is easiest; drive from Kangar via Route 7 and Route 15 (≈25 mi (40 km)).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LGK Langkawi International Airport (About 1.5 h drive from Wang Kelian; car or taxi required) · AOR Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (Alor Setar) (About 1.5 h drive; car or taxi required)
Weather and climate
Wang Kelian: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Own vehicle is easiest; drive from Kangar via Route 7 and Route 15 (≈40 km). Taxis from Kangar or Padang Besar are possible; buses stop at Kaki Bukit, then a taxi is needed.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Perlis State Park (Wang Burma cave)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round‑trip
Drive from Wang Kelian via Route 15, 5 km (3.1 mi); park entrance fee requiredDrive from Wang Kelian via Route 15, 3.1 mi (5 km); park entrance fee required
Guided cave tour needed; check opening times
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mata Ayer guest houses
Local guest‑houses about 35 km (22 mi) from Wang Kelian, cheap, private rooms.Local guest‑houses about 22 mi (35 km) from Wang Kelian, cheap, private rooms.
Kangar
Town 40 km (25 mi) away with hotels and hostels.Town 25 mi (40 km) away with hotels and hostels.
Padang Besar
Border town with budget hotels.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- RM30–45 excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- RM45–70 excl. bed (check)
Watch out
Safety
- Border market on Sundays allows passport‑free entry only within the market area; leave the area to cross fully and you need stamps.
- No direct public transport to the village; plan for a taxi or private car.
- Check opening status of Perlis State Park and guided cave tours.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire
- 994
- Ambulance
- 999
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Wang Kelian. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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