Pasir Salak Historical Complex, Perak
Time seems to stand still in this little village beside a slow river. Pasir Salak is well known for its ancient Malay architecture and craft. Every wooden house is decorated with intricate traditional designs and nature inspired motifs. Here, too, stands the memorial dedicated to the historical incident in which the first British Resident in Perak, J.W.W. Birch was slain by the late Maharaja Lela, Dato' Sagor and Si Puntum. There are also two Kutai House' (Perak traditional house) inside the complex. These houses would display various, local historical and Malay culture artifacts.
Perak Museum, Taiping, Perak
Built in 1883, the Perak Museum is the oldest museum in the country. It houses an impressive collection of ancient weapons, aboriginal implements, ornaments, archaeological treasures and artifacts. An excellent place to begin an in-depth study of the state and its past achievements.
Visiting hours: 9.30 am to 5.00 pm. Admission - Free
Ubudiah Mosque, Perak
A most prominent landmark in the royal town of Kuala Kangsar is the glorious Ubudiah Mosque, at Bukit Chandan. The mosque is reputed to be one of the most beautiful in Malaysia. It has exquisite touches of Islamic architecture in its magnificent golden domes and minarets. It was constructed at the turn of the twentieth century during the reign of Sultan Idris Murshidul Adzam Shah 1, the 28th Sultan of Perak. The mosque was officially opened in 1917.
Pangkor Island, Perak
Located about 90km southwest from Ipoh, it is the most popular island resort in Perak. Modern facilities compiled with its serene, golden beaches, crystalline blue water and cool breezes make it a perfect holiday destination or a short getaway. While there enjoy the wide range of sea activities such as scuba diving, wind-surfing, fishing and snorkeling.It takes 40 minutes by ferry from Lumut to Pangkor Island; the fare is RM 4.00.
Kellie's Castle, Perak
About 30 minutes drive from Ipoh, it is believed that Kellie's Castle has hidden rooms and a secret tunnel. The road which leads to the Castle follows the contours of the land in a dizzying, maze-like fashion, adding to the mystery and romance of the place.
Perak Tong & Sam Poh Tong, Perak
Within the huge limestone caves of Gunung Tasek, 6 km to the north of lpoh, nestles the Perak Tong temple. Built in 1926 by a Buddhist priest from China, the temple houses over 40 Buddha. Beyond the main altar, a passage leads into the cave's interior. After a steep climb of 385 steps, the cave opens again to reveal a wonderful view of the surrounding countryside.
Another famous cave temple is the Sam Poh Tong temple, located in Gunung Rapat, 5 km south of lpoh. The temple is an impressive work of art and faith, with various statues of Buddha among natural stalactites and stalagmites. There is also a pond where visitors can teed tortoise, (symbol of longevity) with stalks of vegetables and a wishing well for those seeking better fortunes. Outside the temple is a vegetarian restaurant.
Teluk Intan Leaning Tower , Perak
The pride of Teluk Intan, is situated 84 km from Ipoh City. This pagoda- like structure is actually a clock tower, which still ticks and keeps time to this day. The leaning eight storey wooden tower is also called The Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan because it resembles the famous Tower of Pisa in Italy. It was built in 1885 by a Chinese contractor, Leong Choon Choong. This dominating 25.5m tower was constructed to serve as a water tank.
The First Rubber Tree, Perak
The first rubber tree was planted in 1877 near the Kuala Kangsar District Office. It was the only tree that survived, out of the nine that was planted. The rubber seeds were brought over to Singapore, then to Kuala Kangsar, from the Kew Garden in London by H.N. Ridley. He was responsible for turning Kuala Kangsar into first rubber industry district and finally, making rubber as an important source of income for Malaysia.
