Gurun is also known for the starting point of Wan Mat Saman Canal, the longest canal in Malaysia with approximately 36 km that stretch out until Alor Setar town, where it connects Gurun River to Kedah River.
Gurun is recognized for being the source of the longest canal in Malaysia, the Wan Mat Saman Canal, which stretches 36 kilometers from the Gurun River to the Kedah River.