.:: VISIT MALAYSIA ::..:: VISIT MALAYSIA ::.

Malaysia is a country in South East Asia (near Indonesia) whose strategic sea-lane

position brought trade and foreign influences that fundamentally influenced its

history. Hindu India, the Islamic Middle East and

Christian Europe to its west, and China and Japan with one of successive phases of outside influence, followed by the mid-

twentieth century establishment of independence from foreign colonial poers.

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--JEREMIAH----JEREMIAH--

.:: TO PERAK ::..:: TO PERAK ::.

Perak Darul Ridzuan, also known as the Land Of Grace, has Perak Darul Ridzuan, also known as the Land Of Grace, has just about everything for everyone, places and graces that just about everything for everyone, places and graces that

speak of genuine warmth and charming hospitality. It is rich speak of genuine warmth and charming hospitality. It is rich with history, culture, folklore and heritage. It is the state of with history, culture, folklore and heritage. It is the state of ageless architectural splendor, island resorts that offer sun, ageless architectural splendor, island resorts that offer sun,

sea and sand including virgin tropical jungles, beautiful sea and sand including virgin tropical jungles, beautiful holiday hideaways, natural recreational parks and a host of holiday hideaways, natural recreational parks and a host of

specialized museums. Discover the treasures that make specialized museums. Discover the treasures that make Perak such a fascinating experience.Perak such a fascinating experience.

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INTERESTING PLACES INTERESTING PLACES IN IN

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PLACES

BEACHES & PARKS

ISLAND

SHOPPING MALL

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UBUDIAH MOSQUEUBUDIAH MOSQUE

SAM POH TONG TEMPLESAM POH TONG TEMPLE

KELLIE’S CASTLEKELLIE’S CASTLE

PERAK MUSEUMPERAK MUSEUM

LEANING TOWERLEANING TOWER

ROYAL MUSEUMROYAL MUSEUM

RAILWAY STATIONRAILWAY STATION

GUA TEMPURUNGGUA TEMPURUNG

Located at Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar, The Ubudiah Located at Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar, The Ubudiah Mosque is reputed to be Mosque is reputed to be

one of the most beautiful mosques in the country and a one of the most beautiful mosques in the country and a symbol of pride and faith for symbol of pride and faith for

all Muslims in Perak. The mosque's magnificent golden all Muslims in Perak. The mosque's magnificent golden dome and minarets are dome and minarets are

testaments to the beauty of Islamic architecture. The testaments to the beauty of Islamic architecture. The construction of the mosqueconstruction of the mosque

began in the reign of Sultan ldris Murshidul Adzam Shah 1, began in the reign of Sultan ldris Murshidul Adzam Shah 1, the 28th Sultan of the 28th Sultan of

Perak. The mosque was officially opened by Sultan Jalil Perak. The mosque was officially opened by Sultan Jalil Karamatullah Shah in 1917.Karamatullah Shah in 1917.

UBUDIAH_MOSQUE

Within the huge limestone caves of Gunung Tasek, 6 km to Within the huge limestone caves of Gunung Tasek, 6 km to the north of lpoh, nestles the north of lpoh, nestles

the Perak Tong temple. Built in 1926 by a Buddhist priest the Perak Tong temple. Built in 1926 by a Buddhist priest from China, the temple from China, the temple

houses over 40 Buddha. Beyond the main altar, a passage houses over 40 Buddha. Beyond the main altar, a passage leads into the cave's leads into the cave's

interior. After a steep climb of 385 steps, the cave opens interior. After a steep climb of 385 steps, the cave opens again to reveal a wonderful again to reveal a wonderful

view of the surrounding countryside. Another famous cave view of the surrounding countryside. Another famous cave temple is the Sam Pohtemple is the Sam Poh

Tong temple, located in Gunung Rapat, 5 km south of lpoh. Tong temple, located in Gunung Rapat, 5 km south of lpoh. The temple is an The temple is an

impressive work of art and faith, with various statues of impressive work of art and faith, with various statues of Buddha among natural Buddha among natural

stalactites and stalagmites. stalactites and stalagmites.

SAM POH TONG TEMPLE

About 30 minutes drive from lpoh, it is believed that About 30 minutes drive from lpoh, it is believed that Kellie's Castle has hidden rooms Kellie's Castle has hidden rooms

and a secret tunnel. The road which leads to the Castle and a secret tunnel. The road which leads to the Castle follows the contours of the follows the contours of the

land in a dizzying, maze-like fashion, adding to the mystery land in a dizzying, maze-like fashion, adding to the mystery and romance of the place. and romance of the place.

KELLIE’S CASTLE

Built in 1883, the Perak Museum is the oldest museum in Built in 1883, the Perak Museum is the oldest museum in the country. it houses an the country. it houses an

impressive collection of ancient weapons, aboriginal impressive collection of ancient weapons, aboriginal implements, ornaments and implements, ornaments and

archaeological treasures. Also on display are artifacts from archaeological treasures. Also on display are artifacts from Perak's rich historical Perak's rich historical

culture and heritage. An excellent place to begin an in-culture and heritage. An excellent place to begin an in-depth study of the state and its depth study of the state and its

past achievements. past achievements.

PERAK MUSEUM

The pride of Teluk Intan, 84km from lpoh, is its spectacular The pride of Teluk Intan, 84km from lpoh, is its spectacular Leaning Tower. Leaning Tower.

Reminiscent of the Leaning Tower of Pisa this pagoda-like Reminiscent of the Leaning Tower of Pisa this pagoda-like structure was built in structure was built in

1885 by a Chinese contractor, Leong Choon Choong. The 1885 by a Chinese contractor, Leong Choon Choong. The dominating 25.5m tower dominating 25.5m tower

was once used for water storage.was once used for water storage.

LEANING TOWER

Previously known as Istana Kenangan, Istana Tepas and Previously known as Istana Kenangan, Istana Tepas and Istana Lembah, the Perak Istana Lembah, the Perak

Royal Museum is an amazing achievement in architecture. Royal Museum is an amazing achievement in architecture. It was built without any It was built without any

architectural plans and without using a single nail. Situated architectural plans and without using a single nail. Situated near the Istana near the Istana

Iskandariah, the Sultan of Perak's official palace at Kuala Iskandariah, the Sultan of Perak's official palace at Kuala Kangsar. Kangsar.

ROYAL MUSEUM

Besides the cave temples, one of the Perak attractions Besides the cave temples, one of the Perak attractions worth mentioning here is the Ipoh Railway Station. It is worth mentioning here is the Ipoh Railway Station. It is located at Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang. This railway located at Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang. This railway

station is famous for its Moorish and Victorian architecture. station is famous for its Moorish and Victorian architecture. In fact, its splendour has earned it the title "The Taj Mahal In fact, its splendour has earned it the title "The Taj Mahal of Ipoh". The railway station is surrounded by a beautiful of Ipoh". The railway station is surrounded by a beautiful

floral garden which is simply charming and beautiful. floral garden which is simply charming and beautiful.

RAILWAY STATION

One of the most majestic white marble and limestone One of the most majestic white marble and limestone formations in Malaysia, Gua Tempurung refers to five formations in Malaysia, Gua Tempurung refers to five

domes hat resemble coconut shells. Located about 24 km domes hat resemble coconut shells. Located about 24 km from Ipoh, these ancient caves stretch over a kilometer from Ipoh, these ancient caves stretch over a kilometer from Sungai Siput to Kuala Dipang. Concealed within the from Sungai Siput to Kuala Dipang. Concealed within the limestone massif is an intricate system of caves that form limestone massif is an intricate system of caves that form breath-taking galleries of stalagmites, stalactites, rimstone breath-taking galleries of stalagmites, stalactites, rimstone

pools, curtains, straws, flowstones, crystals, pillars and pools, curtains, straws, flowstones, crystals, pillars and other amazing rock formations.other amazing rock formations.

GUA TEMPURUNG

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LATA KINJANG LUMUT

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TAIPING LAKE GARDENS

This 62-hectare park is one of the biggest and most This 62-hectare park is one of the biggest and most beautiful parks in the country. It offers lush greenery, a beautiful parks in the country. It offers lush greenery, a

beautiful lake abounding with freshwater fish, a gazebo and beautiful lake abounding with freshwater fish, a gazebo and a colorful profusion of flowers. The Taiping Zoo, probably a colorful profusion of flowers. The Taiping Zoo, probably

the oldest zoo in the country, is another attraction located the oldest zoo in the country, is another attraction located within the Gardens. Visiting hours 8.30 am to 6.30 pm within the Gardens. Visiting hours 8.30 am to 6.30 pm daily. Fares are RM3.00 for adults, RM1.50 for children, daily. Fares are RM3.00 for adults, RM1.50 for children, primary student with uniform RMO.50 and secondary primary student with uniform RMO.50 and secondary

student with uniform RM1.00. Other facilities available at student with uniform RM1.00. Other facilities available at the Gardens include a rest house, fishing and aqua biking the Gardens include a rest house, fishing and aqua biking

in the area. in the area.

TAIPING LAKE GARDEN

Lata Kinjang is located about 18 km from Tapah. The main Lata Kinjang is located about 18 km from Tapah. The main attraction at this waterfall is the impressive series of attraction at this waterfall is the impressive series of cascades winding down a 100-metre drop. There are cascades winding down a 100-metre drop. There are

parking bays and eating stalls for picnickers. Visitors may parking bays and eating stalls for picnickers. Visitors may also visit an orchid garden and a bamboo park.also visit an orchid garden and a bamboo park.

LATA KINJANG

Lumut is situated about 84km south of lpoh and is well-Lumut is situated about 84km south of lpoh and is well-known for its beautiful shell and coral handicraft. Mainly a known for its beautiful shell and coral handicraft. Mainly a fishing village, it is the departure point from the mainland fishing village, it is the departure point from the mainland

for those wanting to visit Pulau Pangkor. for those wanting to visit Pulau Pangkor. The annual Pesta Laut or Sea Festival is held at Teluk Batik, The annual Pesta Laut or Sea Festival is held at Teluk Batik, Lumut in August and attracts thousands of visitors. There Lumut in August and attracts thousands of visitors. There

are sea-sport competitions, culture shows and fun-and-food are sea-sport competitions, culture shows and fun-and-food fairs for young and old to enjoy. Please check with the fairs for young and old to enjoy. Please check with the Perak Tourist Information Centre for the actual date of Perak Tourist Information Centre for the actual date of

Pesta Laut Lumut. Pesta Laut Lumut.

LUMUT

The fresh atmosphere and variety of flora are the main The fresh atmosphere and variety of flora are the main attractions of this park in lpoh. Children can enjoy several attractions of this park in lpoh. Children can enjoy several recreational and amusement facilities such as the roller-recreational and amusement facilities such as the roller-

skating rink, a playground and a mini-train course. skating rink, a playground and a mini-train course.

DR SEENIVASAGAM

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The most popular island resort in Perak, Pangkor welcomes The most popular island resort in Perak, Pangkor welcomes visitors with its serene, golden beaches, crystalline blue visitors with its serene, golden beaches, crystalline blue water and cool, refreshing breezes. Located about 90km water and cool, refreshing breezes. Located about 90km

southwest of lpoh, it is largely inhabited by fisher folk. They southwest of lpoh, it is largely inhabited by fisher folk. They live in scattered fishing settlements along the coast live in scattered fishing settlements along the coast

especially on the eastern side, facing the town of Lumut especially on the eastern side, facing the town of Lumut and Teluk Batik, and their catch comprises mainly cuttlefish and Teluk Batik, and their catch comprises mainly cuttlefish

and anchovy.. and anchovy..

PANGKOR ISLAND

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Located at the very heart of Ipoh city - Ipoh Parade is Located at the very heart of Ipoh city - Ipoh Parade is among the most popular shopping centres with its wide among the most popular shopping centres with its wide

array of merchandise housed on all five floors.array of merchandise housed on all five floors.The Style Arena (Ground floor) caters to the locals and The Style Arena (Ground floor) caters to the locals and

tourists, with up market boutiques of fashion, footwear and tourists, with up market boutiques of fashion, footwear and accessories. The Spectrum (first floor) offers a myriad of accessories. The Spectrum (first floor) offers a myriad of

lifestyle products and services and caters to fashion trends, lifestyle products and services and caters to fashion trends, leisure interests and hobbies of both young and old. leisure interests and hobbies of both young and old. 

IPOH PARADE

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