2025 Padang Besar Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

🇲🇾 to 🇹🇭 time difference: -1 hour Finally experienced the after-school life of UUM students: Rushing to Thailand after class 🧳 🇹🇭🇲🇾 Padang Besar, usually called Padang or P.B. by locals, means "big field" in Malay. It is a border town in Perlis, northern Malaysia, bordering Songkhla Province in southern Thailand, 35 km from Kangar (the capital of Perlis) and 57 km from Hat Yai. As a border town, the Malaysian part is called Padang Besar, and the Thai part is called Pekan Siam or Siamese Town. Due to the duty-free shopping center at the border checkpoint, this town is known as a "shopping paradise" and tourist destination for Malaysians, attracting thousands of tourists from Perlis and southern Thailand every weekend and public holiday. 🚄 Padang Besar Port in Malaysia is the port where you can take a train to Thailand 🇹🇭: This train line can take you all the way to Bangkok, then to Laos, and back to China!

#myitinerary #100waysoftravel Itinerary Day 1: - Arrive at Padang Besar train station (Pick-up the rented car) - Visit Kenaf Field - Explore Yellow Pass - Check in at the hotel - Walk across Jambatan Tuanku Syed Putra - Dinner at Nyiru Klasik Ikan Bakar restaurant Day 2: - Head to Wang Kelian Viewpoint - Visit Dataran Empangan Timah Tasoh - Enjoy brunch at Lepak Ngopi de'Kelulut - Tour Perlis Vineyard - Relax at Tasik Melati - Explore Muzium Kota Kayang - Tea time at Ladang Nipah Kipli - Shop at Arked Niaga Padang Besar Day 3: - Return to Kuala Lumpur (KL) from Arau train station [Must-Visit Attractions] 1. Kenaf Field - Experience the unique cultivation of kenaf plants and learn about their agricultural significance. 2. Wang Kelian Viewpoint - Offers breathtaking views of the lush landscapes and the border area between Malaysia and Thailand. 3. Dataran Empangan Timah Tasoh - A scenic area around the Timah Tasoh Dam with beautiful landscapes and opportunities for outdoor activities. 4. Muzium Kota Kayang - A museum showcasing historical artifacts and the rich cultural heritage of the Perlis region. [Must-Try Food] 📍Lepak Ngopi de'Kelulut - Try their tea with honey from stingless bees raised on their farm 📍Nyiru Klasik Ikan Bakar - Enjoy a variety of seafood dishes, featuring fresh and local catches prepared with traditional flavors 📍Ladang Nipah Kipli - Discover unique dishes made from nipah palm products, such as fresh nipah palm sap and local treats [Accommodation] Recommended Area for Accommodation: We choose Arau area since it is close to the train station Hotel Name: Metro Inn Hotel Address: No. 27,29,31,33 & 35, Kompleks Tok Arau, Jalan Dua 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia [Photo Spots] 1. Jambatan Tuanku Syed Putra - Iconic bridge with its scenic surroundings of Perlis River estuary 2. Wang Kelian Viewpoint - Sunrise view is a must 3. Dataran Empangan Timah Tasoh - Great for panoramic views and photos of the reservoir and its surrounding nature [Tips] 🔹Be early for the sunrise view at Wang Kelian 🔹Stay hydrated as Perlis has high temperatures compare to other places in Malaysia 🔹Verify the opening hours of attractions and restaurants in advance to avoid any inconvenience. #perlisitinerary #itinerary #perlis #wangkelian #timahtasoh #padangbesar #malaysia #awesomepic #summervacation #summerdestinations #family

What are you usually doing when waiting the train to arrive at Padang Besar Station..? Sitting and playing with the phone? Padang Besar station has many nice spots for instagrammable pictures. You can walk to the back, after the waiting room, the spot is really stunning with the structure design, especially noon time. You can refer to our pic and try to find the spot. Trust me, you will impress with the final result. #thailand #hatyai #padangbesar #ets #instagram #instagrammable #instagramable

It is situated on the boarder with Thailand. This town is a “shopping heaven” and popular destination for Malaysians because of the duty-free shopping complex in between the border checkpoints of the two countries. Besides that, this town attracts several visitors from Peninsular Malaysia every weekend and Public Holiday. #mytripvlog #awesomepic

Padang Besar Railway Station is where we got off the train from the Thai side to the Malaysian side to travel to Butterworth Railway Station to continue on to the boat to Penang. The train fare is very cheap at only 12 Riyals or about 100 baht. The train ride is about 2 and a half hours. The train is clean, comfortable and on time. #Travel by train #Travel abroad #Travel to Penang

Kedah, Malaysia is vey calm. 🥰 Nature beauty. Good place to chill with family. A lot local food you can enjoy. If you go to Kuala Muda, don’t forget to try visit Sawah Padi”! Very beautiful place to visit and capture the memory with your beloved 🥰 I also visit Padang Besar, Perlis! This place is suitable to find local thing and heaven to shopping. Dont forget to try Mangga Harum Manis🥰 the local people is very friendly🥰 definitely will come again! #kedah #visitmalaysia#mytripvlog#foodie #sawahpadi #beautifulnature #padangbesar #traveltomalaysia #tempatmenarikmalaysia

my trip to Padang Besar, Perlis only using train more cheaper and save your time. We taking train from Sungai Petani only MYR18 adult and MYR8 kids for return. while you arrived at your destination Padang Besar, someone @ taxi will offer you to use their service from Train Station to Padang Besar is only MYR10 per way. I’m so excited because so many food at there you can try. #tripblazers

Taman Agrovet Perlis Petting farm for deers, ostrich, peacock, poneys, ducks etc Free entrance, pay for animal food if you want to feed them Beautiful peaceful scenery #meetkualalumpur

Padang Waremart 📍 Padang Besar , 02100 Padang Besar , Perlis Padang Besar situated on the border with Songkhla province, Thailand . Find food , clothes , children toys , snacks and others here . Outside this mart, lot of stall selling ready to eat food - ‘kerabu maggi , miang kham , kerabu ayam , kerabu daging , laksa thailand , lokching , daging bakar and variety of fruit’ The great thing about this day trip is the spontaneity to just go when you feel like it #meetkualalumpur #padangbesar #tripblazers

You can find mostly local and thai products especially F&B and men and women attires. There are foodstalls also here, taste is nice. #awesomepic #couplestrip #crowded #padangbesar #arkedniaga #perlis #borderline

🛍️ Padang Besar – Shopping & Food Galore! Padang Besar is a hidden gem for quick shopping trips and yummy food! 😍 So many stalls selling affordable clothes, snacks, souvenirs, and even Thai goodies. The mix of cultures makes it extra special. Great for a day trip with friends or family. Can’t wait to come again! 🇲🇾🇹🇭✨ #food

Traveling to Malaysia by train from Hat Yai is simple and convenient. You can easily explore Malaysia this way. 🚞 Transportation From Hat Yai to Padang Besar, the train ticket costs 50 baht. After passing through immigration checkpoints of both Thailand and Malaysia, you can purchase tickets for the train from Padang Besar to Malaysia at the ticket machines or counters. The Malaysian train resembles the BTS trains in Thailand—cool, comfortable, and affordable, with fares starting at around 40-50 baht.

Meals selling in the ETS Train

Trip to perlis. Hangat lit lit 📍Address: padang besar, perlis#perlis

Still a mystery for me who gave it to me.

#favouriteitinerary If you’re visiting Perlis, a stop at the new Padang Besar Street is a must! This fresh addition to the area offers a variety of snacks, local delicacies, and souvenirs to take home. The modern and vibrant atmosphere gives a whole new shopping experience compared to the usual market. Whether you’re looking for Thai-inspired treats, local products, or just a place to chill, this spot has it all. Definitely worth checking out when you’re in town! 📍 Location: Padang Besar, Perlis #PadangBesar #Perlis #StreetMarket #FoodHunter #ShoppingHeaven

#newyearnewtrip #hatyai Taking train from Taiping to Padang Besar (KTMB) New experience for this kids and myself. Food available to be purchase on board or you can pre-order online 2 days prior to your trip. When you reach Padang Besar you can take can go go in Hatyai for RM30 per person. Smooth check in and out. i leave my car at Taiping Train Station is convenient.

#GetDiscountNotRelyingOnLuck Padang Besar Railway Station is a station located in Malaysia, adjacent to the Thai-Malaysian border. This station is used as a connecting point for travel between Thailand and Malaysia. You can travel by train by changing trains and checking immigration and going through customs at this station from both Thailand and Malaysia. For me, I traveled from Kl.sentra. Kuala Lumpur by Malaysian train at 10.41 am (9.41 am Thai time) and arrived at Padang Besar Station at 5.00 pm (4.00 pm Thai time). I went through immigration and customs on both the Malaysian and Thai sides to connect to the Thai train that would leave Padang at 5.00 pm Thai time, passing Hat Yai, Phatthalung, Thung Song, and sleeping all night until waking up in Ratchaburi. The train took less than 24 hours to travel from and arrived at Bangkok Central Station at 9.00 am. This was another experience of traveling by train across countries :)

One of the most favorite place to get comfy and affordable food. Shopping heaven for makeup item and body care items

is must place to visit.it's family friendly.many animals you can see at there.the animals like deers,horses,rabbits,peacock and many else.also you can feed them.if you want feed them you can buy thier food from a stall there.if you tired you can rest under tree while there have a seat to sit.also you can buy food or drinks from their stall there.so,makesure visit this place. #100waysoftravel

#100TravelTips This trip was not what I planned from the beginning, but since the day I finished cheering for football at Tinsulanond Stadium, I could not book a return flight ticket because it was 5 times more expensive than usual, so I had to resort to a new method, which was to take a return flight from Penang, which was very cheap at only 1,000 baht. So I made a special trip by taking the train from Hat Yai Railway Station to Padang Besar, buying a ticket at the station for only 50 baht. When I arrived at Padang Besar Railway Station on the Malaysian side, I was able to stamp my passport and the station. There were both Thai and Malaysian immigration offices next to each other. After the immigration check, I went up to the 2nd floor of Padang Besar Station. At that point, there was a Malaysian train ticket booth where you can pay with a credit card or debit card at the machine. The rest can be paid in cash at the counter or you can buy it on the KTMB website because there is a clear mobile signal from Thailand at that point. If you take the train from Hat Yai at 8:55, the train from Padang Besar to Butterworth will be at around 12:35 Malaysian time. At that time, we still had about an hour, so we could eat at the station. There was a shop where we could scan our TrueMoney Wallet. When it was almost time, we scanned our tickets at the check-in point, similar to the BTS in Thailand. Then we walked down the stairs to the platform to board the train. The train was air-conditioned and the seats were soft like bus seats. It took about 2 hours to travel from Padang Besar to Butterworth. When we arrived at Butterworth Station, we walked up to the 2nd floor of the station. There was a sign that led us to the ferry pier to enter Penang. The ferry ticket counter does not accept cash, but you can scan your TrueMoney Wallet. Or if you have a credit or debit card, you can use it. The ferry runs every 20-30 minutes. Inside the waiting building, there is free WiFi and charging ports for tourists.

#traveldiaries #malaysia Ladang Kenaf View Point in Perlis offers panoramic views of the expansive kenaf plantations at Ladang Kenaf Chuping. It provides visitors with a scenic spot to observe the vast green fields and learn about the eco-friendly cultivation of kenaf, a sustainable crop used in various industries. The viewpoint is popular for photography and relaxation, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and those interested in agriculture.

#travellerswonderland The flowering season starts in December and lasts for one month. 🌸🌺 During the time, you can enjoy the beauty of blooming flowers and witness nature's colorful transformation. It's a wonderful sight to behold! 🌼🌷 You can take as many photos and videos as you want. Parking is also easy. The best time to go here is in December and before noon.

#travellerswonderland Large park for mini zoo. Strategic location near the main road to padang besar. Located in massive green field area, this agrovet park (mini zoo) allowed visitor to enjoy the park for free, bring along your kids as they can pet animal such as poney, deer, horse, birds and many more. They also have bicycle or scooter for rent, small shops selling ice cream, beverages n thai sausage with good prices, enjoy.

hatyai trip 3day 2night..immigration check poit padang besar ..train 10am time thailand..11am time malaysia..ticket 50thai bhat..or 8RM

Padang besar to alor setar.

When you trip from Malaysia to Thailand, which transportation do you take? Air plane is the fastest and comfortable, the car is convenient. Train should be the most difficult way but it is much more interesting. I would like to recommend train Trip. ☑️ Butterworth to Padang Besar Take the morning train from Butterworth to Padang Besar. The train is from KL, you can take the train from KL. The air conditioner in the train is very cold. It is better to wear your jacket. When you arrive at Padang Besar station, buy the ticket for Thai national railway from Padang Besar to Hatyai. Padang Besar station is located in Malaysia but all the passenger shall pass the immigration before taking the train. Immigration opens when the train comes and the train usually comes late. ☑️Padang Besar to Hatyai Thai national railway does not have the air conditioner but fans. You can open the window and enjoy the fresh air and sound. When you cross the border, the atmosphere and view suddenly change from palm tree to farm. When you arrive at Hatyai station, you can enjoy Thai foods, massage, etc. Hatyai is 3rd biggest city of Thailand but still silent and calm. #padangbesar #butterworth #hatyai #traintrip