Arau

For the federal constituency represented in the Dewan Rakyat, see Arau (federal constituency).

Arau is the royal capital of Perlis, Malaysia with a population of around 20,000. The red-roofed Istana (Royal Palace) is a mixture of colonial and pseudo-Moorish architectural styles.

This town is the disembarkation point for visitors travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi by train.

Tourist attractions

See also

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Arau.

References

Coordinates: 6°26′N 100°16′E / 6.433°N 100.267°E / 6.433; 100.267

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