PERAK

PERAK (HISTORIC TOWNS & ISLANDS RESORTS)

Perak, the of grace, beckons visitors with picturesque islands and beaches, magnificent cave temples, exciting eco-adventures and diverse cultures. Steeped in history, this once tin-rich state home to various races, evident in its fascinating cultural heritage.

Surrounded by rugged limestone outcrops and dotted by grang heritage buildings is the busting city of Ipoh, which is also famous for its gastronomic delights. Travellers to the state can select their accommodation from among various well-appointed hotels, five-star resorts and budget inns located in the city, towns and islands.

PLACE TO VISIT

Pangkor Island
This popular island offers visitors the unique opportunity to live near fisher folks and observe their lifestyle, savour seafood delicacies, or simply ejoy the sun, sea and sand at the numerous beaches along its beautiful coastline. Located nearby is the exclusive Pangkor Laut Island, noted for its world-renowned resorts.

Royal Museum
Built as the royal residence in 1926, it was originally named Istana Kenangan. A unique wooden building constructed without the use of nails, the museum showcase Prak’s royal regalia as well as pictures and history of the royal family.

Kellie’s Castle
In 1915, Williams Kellie Smith, an English rubber planter commissioned the construction of this mansion which was never completed. It is believed that this mysterious has hidden rooms and secret tunnel.

Ubudiah Mosque
Kuala Kangsar’s crowing glory. The mosque was constructed at the turn of the century and features Islamic architecture in its magnificent domes and minarels.

Gua Tempurung
These ancient caves stretch over a kilometer from the south of sungai Siput to Kuala Dipang and comprise of five domes with ceilings that resemble coconut shells with various formations of stalactites and stalagmites.

Bukit Merah Laketown Resort
Within this fun-filled resort are unique orang utan island cum sanctuary, hotel, water theme park, an eco-park as well as water sports and entertainment facilities.