Gua Tempurung Caves
Gua Tempurung cave [February 2017]
Ipoh This town is full of history and is reknowned for its good food. There is so much to see here; just take a look at the following webpages.
A road trip to Ipoh [February 2017]
Ipoh Heritage Trail [February 2017]
Ipoh murals [February 2017]
Kellie’s Castle [February 2017]
Chinese cave temples [February 2017]
Kompleks Pasir Salak If you want an insight into the Malays’ fight for independence against the British, the diaramas in the museum here would be a good place to start. This complex houses the site where the first British Resident in Perak, J.W.W. Birch, was assassinated.
The Great Malaysian Road Trip - Day 17 [July/August 2020]
Kota Ngah Ibrahim This old fort, just west of Taiping, is now a museum stacked full of details about the Larut Wars (Chinese triad wars for control of the tin trade), and was the location of the court for the trial of the murderers of J.W.W. Birch, the first British Resident to Perak in 1874. I goldmine for history buffs.
The Great Malaysian Road Trip - Day 16 [July/August 2020]
Kuala Kangsar This is the Royal Town of Perak and is full of charming buildings in lush countryside. The Ubudiah Royal Mosque and the Istana Kenangan (Perak Royal Museum) are stunning buildings to admire. Drive around the town centre to see the remants of colonial times, including one of hte oldest rubber trees in Malaysia.
The Great Malaysian Road Trip - Day 15 [July/August 2020]
Kuala Sepetang On the west coast of Perak, this sleepy fishing village is well worth a day trip from Taiping. This is a typical Chinese fishing village, known for its tasty curry mee! Visit the nearby charcoal factory, and a dragon joss stick workshop, or take a boat ride to watch the eagles. There is surprisingly plenty to do here.
The Great Malaysian Road Trip - Day 16 [July/August 2020]
Lenggong Valley World Heritage Site This is the home of the 10,000 year-old Perak Man, whose discovery led to a reevaluation of the route of man out of Africa. The museum tells of his discovery and what was learnt by studying the pile of bones which was Perak Man. Anyone interested in the prehistory of man should visit this museum.
The Great Malaysian Road Trip - Day 15 [July/August 2020]
Sungkai
Sungkai [February 2017]
Taiping This is very much a Chinese town, born in the era of tin mining and of historical significance in the time of the Federated Malay States in the late 1800’s. It is full of interesting heritage buildings and a magnate for anyone interested in British colonial history, as well as the conflicts arising from Chinese clan warfare. The Perak State Museum is worth a vist, especially for the gallery of Orang Asli artefacts.
The Great Malaysian Road Trip - Day 14 [July/August 2020]
The Great Malaysian Road Trip - Day 16 [July/August 2020]
Teluk Intan This was the royal town of Perak until the sultans moved to Kuala Kangsar. It is famous for its leaning tower in the centre of the town.
The Great Malaysian Road Trip - Day 17 [July/August 2020]