Perak Travel Guide
Like Kelantan and Pahang, Perak is a state that is defined by the course of its namesake river. Perak covers an area of 21,000 square kilometers, making it the second largest state in Peninsular Malaysia (Pahang is larger). The state is situated along Malaysia’s western coast at the northern approach to the Strait of Malacca. Ipoh, capital of Perak and the third largest city in Malaysia, is unofficially divided into Old Town and New Town by the Sungai Kinta. The Old Town contains most of the colonial buildings.
Perak Attractions
Kuala Kangsar
Sam Poh Tong Temple
The Mekprasit Buddist Temple
Perak Tong Temple
Darul Ridzuan Museum
Taiping
Bukit Larut (formerly Maxwell Hill)
Lumut
River Terrapin Breeding Project
Ipoh Cave Temples
Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary
Banding Resort
Kellie’s Castle
Related Travel Information
Taiping Travel Guide
Taiping is a beautiful town situated in the state of Perak in MALAYSIA.Formerly known as Klian Pauh, it was renamed Taiping to commemorate the end of the Larut War in 1874. With the signing of the Pangkor Treaty on the 20th of January 1874, Taiping emerged to be the major town in Perak.
Taiping comes from the Chinese word Tai-Peng which means ETERNAL PEACE. And indeed
with the decision of the British government to make Taiping into their administration center, the once slow-paced town has been transformed into a busy and developed town compared to the others in
Ipoh Travel Guide
Ipoh has one of the best restaurant food in the whole of Malaysia.Ipoh is also an ideal retirement town. Some people call Ipoh the city of millionaires. It is located north of Kuala Lumpur and south of Penang. It is dominantly Chinese town. Its major source of income used to be the tin mines. Major sights are the Perak Tong Temple and the Sam Poh Temple. Both temples are located a few km out of town. If you wonder what to do in this city, try Chinese food. It is supposed to be the best in Malaysia. Some
Sitiawan Travel Guide
Sitiawan is a region in the Manjung district of Perak, a state of Malaysia located in the western part of that country's Malay Peninsula. The region covers an area of 331.5 square kilometers (128 square miles) and as of 2000 its population was 95,920. The city of Sitiawan, the region's capital and largest city, is located at 4°13? N 100°42? E. The area is noted for the quality of its local cuisine, which has received favorable reviews in many travel-related publications in such countries as the United Kingdom and the United States.
There are many schools in Sitiawan, like
Kelantan Travel Guide
Kelantan is one of the 13 states in Malaysia. The state which is richly endowed with natural resources covers a land area of about 14,922 sq.km northeast of Peninsular Malaysia facing the South China Sea. The capital and royal seat is Kota Bharu. The Arabic honorific of the state is Darul Naim, ("The Beautiful Abode").
Kelantan is positioned in the north-east of Peninsular Malaysia. It internationally borders Thailand to the north. Internally, it borders the states of Terengganu to the south-east, Perak to the west, and Pahang to the south. The east of Kelantan is the coastal side with
Sintok Travel Guide
Sintok is located near the border of the Thailand-Malaysia. It is located about 16 kilometers to the north from Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah. Perhaps this small town is famous for the Universiti Utara Malaysia or Northen University of Malaysia. This management university which has been established since 1984 in Jitra, Kedah was moved to Sintok in 1993.
The next town which is near Sintok is Changlun which is famous for the delicious food especially Thai food among the locals there. The restaurant which located beside Lye Huat garden serves good Thai food. You certainly won't want to miss
