Ubudiah Mosque Located at Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar, The Ubudiah Mosque is reputed to be one of the most beautiful mosques in the country and a symbol of pride and faith for all Muslims in Perak. The mosque’s magnificent golden…
5 Juta Pelancong Disasar Bagi Tahun Melawat Perak
Kerajaan negeri mensasarkan seramai 5 juta pelancong sempena Tahun Melawat Perak yang akan bermula tahun depan, kata Exco Pelancongan, Datuk Hamidah Osman. Katanya pelbagai program telah direncanakan bagi menarik kedatangan pelancong sekaligus memastikan sasaran itu dicapai. Katanya antara program-program yang…
River Terrapin Breeding Centre
About 40km southwest of Ipoh in the unassuming town of Bota Kanan lies the River Terrapin Breeding Centre. The hatchery is near the Perak River bank, which was once home to an abundance of these river creatures. From November…
Wildlife Conservation Centre Sungkai
About 40km from Teluk Intan in Sungkai is the Wildlife Conservation Centre, where more than 100 deer roam freely on a breeding and conservation site. This farm also houses the Seladang or Malaysian Gaur and various species of birds. Currently,…
Taiping Zoo and Night Safari
The country’s first zoo, the Taiping Zoo, houses local exotic wildlife species is excellent surroundings. At the Night Safari, visitors can observe the nocturnal habits of animals on a tram, which takes them through the gardens and zoo areas where…
Bukit Larut
Bukit Larut is situated in the northeast of Taiping and was formerly known as Maxwell Hill. It is Malaysia’s smallest and oldest hill station and was once the retreat for colonial administrators. This resort is especially popular with nature lovers,bird…
Boost for Visit Perak Year
Visit Perak Year 2012 (VPY 2012) will receive a boost when the campaign flag is placed on top of Mount Kinabalu in Sabah to publicise the event. The flag will be carried by 15 media representatives, who will trek up…
Pulau Pangkor Laut
Pulau Pangkor Laut Pulau Pangkor Laut houses the exclusive Pangkor Laut Resort. This tropical paradise is noted as one of the world’s top small luxury resorts. Boasting four beaches, a variety of restaurants,spa village, as well as exquisite sea and…
Kuala Sepetang Recreational Forest
Kuala Sepetang Recreational Forest On the west of Perak, 10km from Taiping, lies a well-managed mangrove forest in the district of Matang. Eco-tourist will be drawn to the rich species of trees,birds and aquatic life here. Kuala Sepetang is also…
Lata Iskandar Waterfalls
Lata Iskandar Waterfalls Further up the road from Kuala Woh Recreational Forest and located mid way some 15km from Tapah town is Lata Iskandar Waterfalls, a popular stopover for tourist heading for Cameron Highlands. Available here are restrooms,food stall…