Tourism, Food & Places of Interest
On the 2nd of November 1875, during the second Eid al-Fitr celebration, a somber event left an indelible mark on the history of Pasir Salak, as James Wheeler Woodford Birch, the inaugural British Resident of Perak (1874-1875), was tragically assassinated.…
Built in the year 1883, this museum is the oldest museum in Malaysia. The building itself will remind you of the British architecture concept of the Art Dico kind. Besides learning from the exhibits about the history of Perak, you…
Kuala Woh Recreational Forest The Kuala Woh Recreational Park is located about 13km from tapah and can be found along the way to Cameron Highlands. Visitors can picnic here by its natural hotsprings,majestic waterfalls or visit the Orang Asli settlemant…
Lake Temengor About 45km from Gerik in north-east Perak near the mid point of the east-west Highway, is a lake measuring about 15,200ha. Rich in fish species, it is a favorite playground for anglers. The surrounding area is ideal for…
Royal Belum Older than the Amazon forest, the previously inaccessible 130-million year old Royal Belum rainforest is a literal playground for some of the most exotic wildlife in the world. The 117,500 hectares of land was given the Royal status…
Gua Tempurung This is one of the largest limestone caves in Peninsular Malaysia. Located near Gopeng, just 24km south of Ipoh, the cave is nearly two kilometres in length. Made up of five huge domes, the well-lit interior boasts elegant…
State Mosque One of the most outstanding landmarks in Ipoh is the State Mosque which is the pride of the people and symbol of the state’s islamic foundation.the main feature of this architecture masterpiece is its minaret that rise 125′…
Sai Baba Temple At the centre of the Tambun Cave Temple’s back wall are large photos of Sathya Sai Baba. The temple is located outside of Ipoh in Perak, near Tambun Lost World, just before the new Banjaran spa resort.…
Darul Ridzuan Museum Situated at Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab the Darul Ridzuan Museum is the only museum in the city of Ipoh. Built some 80 years ago by rich tin miner, it now houses an interesting collection of historical…
The Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan, the country’s very own Leaning Tower of Pisa, is getting a spanking new look in time for Visit Perak Year 2012. State Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Hamidah Osman said work was underway to restore…