Perak Hydro Building, Perak
The Perak Hydro Building in Ipoh is the former name of the current Tenaga Nasional Building, Malaysia’s electricity provider. The building was built in the 1930s and was the largest power provided in Malaya, the Perak River Hydro-Electric Power Company. The building is situated amongst modern structures and with its fading yellow-beige tone quickly discerns…
Ipoh Town Hall Building, Perak
The Ipoh Town Hall building was built way back in 1917 and is part of the Ipoh’s heritage sites. Part of the building once served as Ipoh’s post office and later on, the district police headquarters. Visitors will be able to get a feel of Ipoh’s colonial past as this building is a good example…
Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Perak
The hotspring pool in The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is a 5-star, luxury wellness spa that caters primary to visitors who are seeking for relaxation and pampering. Visitors will definitely be able to find peace amidst the seclusion of being in a valley and surrounded by lush green hills. Visitors will also…
Royal Belum State Park, Perak
The Belum State Park, or officially Royal Belum State Park, is located within the immense Belum-Temengor Forest Reserve in Perak. The park is completely surrounded by the forest reserve, which is older than 130 million years old and the untouched forest is home to a large variety of flora and fauna. The main attraction of…
How to get around in Perak
By Taxis You can either hail a taxi at bus stations, hotels, major tourist attractions and shopping complexes or call a taxi from your location. Ensure to get a metered taxi or agree on the fare before the journey. By Buses The most affordable way to get around in Ipoh is by taking a local…
How to get in to Perak
By Road The capital city of Perak, Ipoh is located at 165km from Penang and 205km from Kuala Lumpur. Other than air-conditioned coaches that operate daily shuttle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Ipoh, there are also plenty of bus services available from the bus terminals in Kuala Lumpur namely Pudu Sentral and Hentian Duta…
Ipoh Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide
The capital of Perak state in Malaysia, Ipoh, is at a distance of 200Km from Kuala Lumpur. Ipoh was founded in 1820s as a village but was rebuilt after the great fire of 1892. Early 20th century was a turning point for Ipoh, when more British tin-mining companies were setup in the city. This helped…
Perak Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide
Perak, 1 of the 13 states located in the west coast of Malaysia and about 3 hours away from the capital city. Perak is the 2nd largest state in the Malaysia’s Peninsular and surrounded by Kelantan, Pahang, Selangor and Penang as the neighboring states. Explore the Mining Town Formerly a booming mining town, Taiping’s history…
Deer and Ostrich Breeding Center – For the Animal Lover
Head over to the state of Perak. It will only take you a two hour drive from the city of Kuala Lumpur and you will definitely love how close you can get with nature’s best offerings. The longest mountain range sweeps across the state of Perak giving it some of its best geological features that…
Kek Lok Tong Temple – For the Nature Enthusiast
Perak is a great state to visit. There are many sights and interesting place to visit that will definitely make you holiday in Malaysia a memorable one. Perak is known for its magnificent mountain ranges, caves and heritage sites. One such destination that has nature at its best as well as heritage at its finest…
