The royal town of Arau is located 10 km from Kangar. Of interest here is the imposing Istana Arau or Royal Palace and the Royal Mosque, which boasts some of the finest examples of classic Malay/Islamic architecture in the country.
Arau is the disembarkation point for visitors travelling by train from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi.
From Arau, taxis are available to Kuala Perlis, where the ferry terminal to Langkawi is located.
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