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Photo: Ancient fort in Kangar, Perlis
Kangar is the capital city of
Perlis and the seat of government. It is located in the
heart of the country's 'rice bowl' area and depending on
the season, it is surrounded by lush green fields or
golden yellow padi, ripe for harvesting. One of the main
places of interest here is the Kota Indera Kayangan, an
ancient fort which was built during the rule of Sultan
Dhiauddin Mukarram Shah I, and it is mainly made up of a
royal palace and a grand ceremonial hall. This is the
main tourist attraction seen in Kangar town which
carries significant historical values. Although new
buildings can be seen, Kangar retains much of its old
world charm and it is a good place to spend a quiet
weekend together with the family.
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