Perak - 22 Attractions You Must Visit
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Birch Memorial Clock TowerThe clock tower was constructed to commemorate James W. W. Birch, the first British Resident of the state of Perak and unveiled in 1909. It has a mother bell and four smaller bells which used to strike the chimes.
Memorials
Dutch FortThe Dutch Fort is a fort in Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia. The ruins are the remnants of an outpost of Dutch attempts to control trade in the Malay peninsula. In the Malay language, the fort is called Kota Belanda.
Forts
Old Ruins
Gua TempurungA popular cave among caving enthusiasts, it is one of the longest caves in Peninsula Malaysia with a length of more than 3 kilometers.
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Caves
Short Hikes
Han Chin Pet SooHan Chin Pet Soo is Malaysia's first Hakka tin mining museum managed by Ipoh World Sdn. Bhd. Located on the edge of Ipoh's Old Town. This unique museum encompasses approximately 5000 square feet over three floors. On display are artifacts, collectibles, ephemeral and also photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Museums
Kellie's CastleThe unfinished, ruined mansion, was built by a Scottish planter named William Kellie-Smith. According to differing accounts, it was either a gift for his wife or a home for his son.
Iconic Buildings
Man-made Structures - Other
Old Ruins
Kompleks Sejarah Pasir SalakThe historical complex sits in the traditional Malay houses. It features various memorials erected to honor Malaysian heroes, as well as a watchtower, stage, cannon, etc.
Notable Architectures
Memorials
Lost World of Tambun Theme ParkThe Lost World of Tambun is a theme park and hotel in Sunway City Ipoh, Tambun, Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia. Managed by the Sunway Group. The theme park is known for its natural hot spring, also features other attractions including wildlife and rides.
Zoos
Theme Parks
Mossy ForestLow-level clouds in the sky blanket the Mossy Forest with constant wind and moisture creating an ideal biotope for moss, ferns, lichen, and orchids.
Viewpoints
Grasslands
1 Day Treks
Forests
Plantations
Mount Batu BrinchangGunung Brinchang is the second highest mountain in the Cameron Highlands after Gunung Irau. This mountain attracts many visitors due to its easy accessibility. At slightly more than 2,000 meters, the peak of Brinchang is where you get a magnificent view of the Cameron Highlands landscape, draped in lush rainforest.
Viewpoints
Mountain Peaks
Short Hikes
Mount IrauMount Irau is a high mountain located at Perak. Its summit is 2110 meters, making it the 15th highest mountain in Malaysia. One must hike about three hours to reach Irau from the base of the mountain. It takes around 3-4 hours to reach the peak.
Viewpoints
Mountain Peaks
Short Hikes
Mount KorbuMount Korbu is the highest peak in Titiwangsa Mountains and the second highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia, standing at 2,813 meters.
Viewpoints
Mountain Peaks
Short Hikes
Pangkor IslandThe name of the island comes from the Thai 'Pang Ko', which means Beautiful Island. Pangkor Island lies within the state of Perak, about 85 kilometers from Ipoh (the 2nd biggest city of Malaysia), and about a 3-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur.
Islands
Boating Spots
Sam Poh Tong TempleThe Sam Poh Tong cave temple is located at Gunung Rapat on the southern edge of Ipoh. The temple was built in a raw limestone cave in the mountains located about 5 km from the city center and follows Buddhism.
Buddhist Temples
Sultan Azlan Shah GalleryThe gallery is housed at the Ulu Palace building. The building was made from wood carving inspired by the natural plants within the surrounding region. Rock carving was made by craftsmen according to the consent of Sultan Idris Shah I.
Notable Architectures
Art Galleries
Sultan Idris Shah II Mosque IpohSultan Idris Shah II Mosque is the state mosque of Perak, Malaysia. It is located on a piece of land near the Birch Memorial in Ipoh..
Mosques
Taiping Lake GardensTaiping Lake Garden is one of the oldest gardens in Malaysia. This 62 hectares of park is also known as Taman Tasik Taiping in the Malay language.
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Parks
Taiping War CemeteryThe Taiping War Cemetery is the final resting place for Allied personnel who were killed during World War II, particularly the Malayan Campaign and the Japanese occupation of Malaya. There are more than 850 World War II casualties commemorated in this cemetery, including more than 500 who remain unidentified.
Memorials
Tambun CaveGua Tambun is a limestone cave located in Ipho, Malaysia. One of many limestone caves in Ipho, it contains the largest number of neolithic cave paintings in Asia.
Caves
Map
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