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Perak. The Land of Grace

Perak. The Land of GraceStark, looming limestone cliffs, green valleys and steep drops greet you as an unforgettable introduction to the northern state of Perak. Beyond lies beyond a wealth of treasures from balmy warm white sand beaches to secluded islands and tranquil lakes, virgin rainforests and relaxing hill-resorts as well as quaint old fashioned townships. The laid back charms of Perak, the land of grace, will delight you!

Geography
Perak, which means silver in Malay, is believed to have derived its name from the silvery tin ore that was once found in vast quantities here at the turn of the last century, boosting the economy of the state and attracting world attention. Located along the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Perak, the second largest state in Peninsular Malaysia, stretches from the shoreline to the central mountainous spine of the Peninsular. The state, which covers approximately 21,000 sq km, borders Kedah and Thailand to the north, Penang to the northwest, Kelantan and Pahang to the east and Selangor to the sourth. Along the west coast it faces the Straits of Melaka.

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History & Culture

The history of Perak is closely linked to the fate of Melaka and its capture by the Portuguese in 1511. Upon their defeat the leaders of the Malaka Empire dispersed to the north and south to re-establish their power. The eldest son of the Sultan, headed to the north, where he became the first sultan of Perak. Today, only Perak possesses a royal house descended directly from the rulers of the legen...
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Getting There & About

Perak is easily accessible by air, road and rail. Malaysia Airlines operates regular flights to Ipoh from Penang and the Kuala Lumpur to Perak’s airport in Ipoh, the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport. There are taxi and bus services from the airport into town. Buses and taxis regularly ply the major routes from other parts of the country to Perak using the North-South Highway. KTM (the Malaysian Railway...

Heritage Discovery

Heritage DiscoveryRoyal Museum The Perak Royal Museum was built as a royal residence in 1926. Its 'Saracenic Moorish' architectural facets include walls are made of sliced bamboo particularly unique are the doors at the top of its stairs, which are set horizontally rather than vertically. Further, no nails were used in its construction. On display are the photographs of the Perak Royal Family, royal regalia, illust...
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Arts & Cultural Exploration

Arts & Cultural ExplorationUbudiah Mosque One of the most impressive mosques in Malaysia the Ubudiah Mosque was commissioned by the 28th Sultan of Perak Sultan Idris Murshidul Adzam Shah I. Its magnificent golden domes and minarets are hallmarks of classical Islamic architecture. Located at Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar, it was officially opened in 1917. It is also the burial site for Perak royalty.  The mosque is a pro...
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Great City Destinations

Great City DestinationsGardens and parks Taiping Lake Gardens The Taiping Lake gardens offers 62 ha of magnificent greenery, a beautiful lake, a gazebo and a profusion of colourful blooms. The star attractions are the ancient angsana trees with their drooping, shady branches. Visitors can go boating, try out aqua bikes or relax at a rest house. The country’s oldest zoo, the T...
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Coasts & Beaches

Beaches & Islands Lumut Lumut, located about 84 km south of Ipoh, is well known for its sea sports facilities, seafood and also its shell and coral handicrafts. A fishing village here serves as the departure point from the mainland for those heading to Pulau Pangkor and Damai Laut. Other natural gems of Lumut are the wonderful sandy beaches of Teluk Batik and Teluk Rubiah. Teluk ...
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Cool Retreats

Bukit Larut (Maxwell Hill) Bukit Larut, formerly Maxwell Hill, the smallest hill resort in Malaysia was gazetted as a permanent forest reserve in 1910. Located about nine kilometres from Taiping this oldest and smallest hill resort stands 1,035 metres above sea level. The road up twists and turns through a tropical virgin jungle. There are several jungle trails to explore with the Gunung Hijau tra...

Eco-Adventures

Eco-AdventuresNatural Phenomenon Lata Kijang The majestic Lata Kinjang Falls which cascades 850-metres down a mountainside is a spectacular sight. It offers swimmers an invigorating experience. Enjoy a rejuvenating dip and laze on the big boulders by the natural pool. Nearby there is an orchid garden and a bamboo park.  ...
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Reserves and Sanctuaries

Belum Forest Reserve The Belum Forest Reserve is one of the oldest and largest untouched rainforests in Peninsular Malaysia. Flush with flora and fauna this reserve is of great interest to ecologists, conservationists and nature enthusiasts. The presence of large mammals such as elephants, rhinoceros, tapirs and tigers makes Belum a treasure to be experienced. A permit is required if you would lik...

Agrotourism

Bersia Grazing Reserve Managed by local farmers and located about 15 km from Gerik, this is the place to experience cattle breeding in lush green surroundings. You can help feed and round up the cattle come evening. Nearby are Orang Asli settlements which you can visit, or alternatively go fishing or just watch the fish sliding down with the currents.. A virgin tropical forest, flora and fauna and...
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Culinary Delights

Perak offers a variety of delicious food, especially in Ipoh as is evident from the names given to Malaysian favourites such as Ipoh Chicken Rice, Ipoh Kuey Teow, Ipoh Hor Fun and even Ipoh White Coffee. These mouth-watering local dishes can be found in many spots around Perak. The main locations however are hawker stalls and centres in and around the capital, Ipoh. Lumut on the other hand would b...

Sports & Recreation

Golf Perak offers a variety of choices for avid golfers. Courses on the mainland include Bukit Jana Golf Club in Kamunting, Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Resort in Batu Gajah, Damai Laut Golf & Country Club in Lumut, Meru Valley Golf & Country Club in Ipoh and the Royal Teluk Rubiah Country Club also in Ipoh. Tranquility, calm, peacefulness and harmony with nature captures the essenc...
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Entertainment & Shopping

Entertainment & ShoppingShopping Perak is known for high quality and beautifully crafted clay and porcelain ware, particularly the black sayong pottery and its traditional tapestry ‘tekat’ - golden thread embroidered tapestry. Among the popular spots to shop for local handicrafts are at Kampung Padang Changkat, Kampung Berala, Kampung Kepala Bendang and Enggor. Handicraft stores can also be found ...
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Tourist Information Centre

Lumut Tourist Information Centre, Jalan Sultan Idris Shah, Lumut 32200, Perak Tel: 605-683 4057   Taiping Visitors’ Information Centre Tel: 605 – 805 3245