It also attract most pensioners to build their dream house for pleasant retirement or nurture some local fruit orchards.

The waterfalls derived from the Mount Jerai are known as Seri Perigi,[3] Tangga Kenari/Titi Hayun,[4] Batu Hampar [5] and Puteri Mandi.

[6] It is also famous for Mount Jerai, which is the tallest peak in Kedah at 1242 metres (3,235 ft) and is easily accessible from the town.

There is also a source, handed down by the original inhabitants of the district, which states that the name Yan comes from the end of the word "Sendayan", a type of plant that was abundant here in the past.

The main duties of the District Officer at that time were to manage the administration, act as magistrates for minor offences and collect taxes.