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Perak

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Perak, known as the "Land of Tin", has its name derived from the silvery tin ore that has made the state famous. Situated along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia between the states of Penang and Kedah in the north and Selangor in the South, its major town include Ipoh, the administrative centre and state capital; Kuala Kangsar, the Royal Town; Taiping, the former state capital; Lumut, the main seaport and Teluk Intan, famed for its leaning clocktower.

History

The history of Perak dates to around 1528 when the present sultanate began under Sultan Muzzafar Shah, the eldest son of the last Sultan of Malacca. The discovery of tin has brought foreign threats to the state. In the 16th century, Perak was first ravaged by the Archinese followed by the dutch in 1641. In the 18th century, Perak faced a double dilemma with Siamese in the North and Bugis in the South, leading to the British intervention in the state. The growing importance of tin led to an influx of Chinese miners to Perak.

With its rich cultures and history background, Perak is indeed an interesting tourist venues to sightsee and explore. Perak boasts a diversity of attractions to suit a wide range of travellers. History, culture, islands, beaches, quaint rustic villages, museums, caves, hot springs, jungles and lakes are but some of the state's wide array of delights.

Among the many interesting attractions, the most famous destinations that visitors should not miss are

Ipoh

Sam Poh Tong Darul Ridzuan Museum Birch Memorial Clock Tower D.R. Seevanigasam Park Ipoh Railway Station Kellie's Castle Lin Sen Tong

Ipoh, the capital of Perak, is a picturesque city of the past and present. Grand buildings once occupied by the city's founders are a reminder of Ipoh's early days. Besides, it is surrounded by what can only be described as awe-inspiring limestone outcrops and caves like The Perak Tong and Sam Poh Tong. Other famous destinations are Ipoh Railway Station, Darul Ridzuan Museum, Geological Museum, Birch Memorial Clock Tower, and more.

Taiping

Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve Perak Museum Taiping Lake Gardens Taiping Prison Taiping Zoo Kota Ngah Ibrahim Historical Complex

Taiping comes from the Chinese word Tai-Peng which means ETERNAL PEACE. It was the first tin-mining town in the country where many historif 'firsts' arouse. As 'The Pioneering Site of Historic Landmarks', it is now popular for its expansive heritage landmarks and attractions like The Taiping Prison, the first prison in Malaysia, Perak Museum, Malaysia's oldest museum. Besides, it is a tranquil and beautiful town with a lot of natural reserve like Taiping Lake Gardens, Malaysia's first botanical wonderland, Matang Mangrove Forest, one of the world's best managed swamp and The Taiping Zoo, the first zoo in Malaysia. Learn more about these attractions.

Lumut

Lumut is mainly a fishing village, which today, houses the country's principal naval base and a port which services the industrial estates nearby. It s also one of the venues for sailing regattas and the hop-over point from the mainland to Pangkor Island. It popular beaches include Teluk Batik, Teluk Rubiah and Pantai Pasir Panjang.

Pangkor Island

Pangkor Island is the largest of a group of nine islands across the Manjung Straits opposite Lumut. The most popular beaches here are Pasir Bogak and Teluk Nipah. Activities here include scuba diving, snorkelling, wind-surfing and fishing.

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