Places of Interest in Perak, Malaysia |
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Taiping |
Kuala Kangsar |
Hulu Perak |
Kinta Valley |
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1. Taiping (Historical Sites)Taiping is situated north-west of Ipoh. It was a very popular place when tin mining was active and was known as Klian Puah.
- British Resident's Residence
- Perak Museum is Malaysia's first or oldest museum, situated near Taiping Lake Garden. It was built in 1883.
- Taiping Lake Gardens is Malaysia's first cultivated garden located in Taiping town. It was established in 1884 and started as tin mine in 1880.
- Taiping Zoo is located inside Taiping Lake Gardens and is Malaysia's first zoo established in around 1880.
- Maxwell Hill can be said as the first hill resort in Malaysia.
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2. Kuala Kangsar (Royal Town of Perak)Kuala Kangsar town is located next to the Perak River, north-west of Ipoh before reaching Taiping. It is also known as the Royal Town of Perak.
- The Royal Museum (Istana Kenangan) was previously a royal residence but was turned into a museum.
- Iskandariah Palace is located in Bukit Chandan and is the official residence of the Perak Sultan.
- Ubudiah Mosque
I like to call Ubudiah Mosque as Perak's Royal Mosque because it is located in the area surrounding Perak Sultan's Palace.
- Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery is also located in Bukit Chandan next to Istana Kenangan. Now, this place displays books, articles about the current Sultan of Perak and sells souvenirs.
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3. Hulu Perak Area (Nature & Eco-tourism sites)
- Temenggor Lake
- Raban Lake
- Lata Kekabu & Tanjung Kala
- Gendang Cave
- Badak & Harimau caves
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