Exploring Malaysia 
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Pasir Salak Historical Complex
The Pasir Salak Historical Complex pays tribute to Malay warriors such as Dato' Sagor and Dato' Maharaja Lela. Here you will find memorials erected in their honour such as the monument in the shape of a sundang (broad sword), a replica of the type of knife used in the killing of Mr. Birch. Other attractions at the complex are the J.W.W. Birch Monument, the grave of Sipuntum, Datuk Maharaja Lela's fort, the Lela Rentaka cannons used against the British colonial army, and two Rumah Kutai (Perak traditional house) filled with local historical and cultural artifacts. Located by the banks of the Perak River it is often a venue for river-related activities.
Royal 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, illustrations and artifacts belonging to the past and current monarchs of the state.
Perak Museum
The oldest museum in the country, the Perak Museum, was built in 1883. It houses an impressive collection of ancient weapons, aboriginal implements, ornaments and archaeological treasures. Other exhibits include artefacts from Perak’s rich historical cultural heritage. A dominating exhibit in the Museum is the throne of the late Sultan of Perak.
Darul Ridzuan Museum
Located along Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab the over 100 year old building housing the museum was previously home to Malay Chieftains of Kinta and also the British rulers. Exhibits on display include a collection of history and interesting artefacts from the state’s mining and forestry industries.
Ipoh Railway Station
The Ipoh Railway Station is a famous landmark of Moorish and Gothic architecture. It carries the prestigious nickname the ‘Taj Mahal of Malaysia’ and resembles its counterpart in Kuala Lumpur. Around the station is a charming, attractive garden where you will also find the Ipoh tree, after which the town is named.
Geological Museum
For a museum with a difference visit the Geologicla Museum with its impressive display of more than 600 samples of minerals, fossils, precious stones and rock specimens. The museum located at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah is also well known for its exhibits of tin ore, which include the best specimens of cassiterite in the world.
Lenggong Archaeological Museum
The Lenggong Archaeological Museum, the first Prehistoric Archeological Museum in Malaysia, is located on a paleolithic-era archaeological site that existed 31,000 years B.C. The Museum displays artifacts excavated from the Kota Tampan site. Among the most interesting of its exhibits is the 10,000-year old Perak Man skeleton.
The First Rubber Tree
The first rubber tree was planted in 1877 near the Kuala Kangsar District Office. There were nine trees planted and this was the only one that survived. H.N. Ridley, the father of Malaysia’s rubber industry, brought the rubber seeds from Kew Garden in London and was the man responsible for turning Kuala Kangsar into the first rubber industry district in the country.
Teluk Intan Leaning Tower
Don’t miss Malaysia’s very own version of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan which stands 25.5metres high. Although externally it looks like it comprises 8 levels it has only 3 levels. The building which stood straight when initially completed in 1885, began to tilt between 1889 and 1895. The Japanese Army used it as an observation post during the Japanese Occupation but these days it is merely a timekeeper.
Kellie's Castle
Along the road leading to Batu Gajah, you can spot the eerie looming remains of the mysterious Kellie's Castle which abounds with local tales of hidden rooms and a secret tunnel. A mansion commissioned in 1915 by English rubber tycoon, William Kellie Smith who died in England in the middle of its construction, it was never completed.
