PERAK
World of Wonders
About Perak
Perak, also known as the Land of Grace is a state located in the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia bordering Kedah, Pahang and Selangor. Home to some of the best cuisines in Malaysia, Perak is also famous for its limestone caves and natural beauty
Sunway Lost World of Tambun
Pangkor Island
Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan
Taiping Lake Gardens
MUST-GO BEST TOP-RATED Places In Perak
Tempurung Cave (Gua Tempurung)
Did You Know?
Some people say that the name is taken in conjunction with the Bendahara Tun Perak from Melaka while some others say that it is taken from the “flash caused by a fish in the water” which shone like silver. Hence, the origin of the name illustrates the rich treasures available in its soil
Sunway Lost World of Tambun
Sunway Lost World of Tambun is a theme park that is quite similar to the Sunway Lagoon, the theme park located in Selangor. It has a dry park that includes outdoor rides, wet park where all the water attractions are and a safari as well. However, that makes the Sunway Lost World of Tambun different is the 100% natural mineral hot spring spa that has the ability to heal skin problems, boost blood circulation and reduce stress
Pangkor Island
Pangkor Island is one of the top Perak attractions situated along the Straits of Malacca. Though it might be a more tranquil island compared to the Langkawi Island and Perhentian Island, it has its unique attributes as well. Not only can you find pristine and quiet beaches here, you can also snorkel in one of Malaysia’s calmest and clearest waters.
Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan
Sharing resemblance to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, is the Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan. It was built in 1885 to be used as a water tank by the people nearby and also as a time keeper. Today, it is a popular stop-over tourist spot when people visit Perak.
An interest fact about this iconic 25.5-metre building is that it is actually a 3-storey building, though the exterior might look like an 8-storey building. On special occasions, the building will be adorned with flags and lanterns, and at night it will be illuminated with different coloured lights.
Taiping Lake Gardens
Taiping Lake Gardens is one of the oldest lake gardens in Malaysia and is also the first public garden established under the British rule. Opened in 1880, the vast lake is encircled by lush greeneries and complete with facilities such as jogging and reflexology tracks, paddle boat rides and a playground. On top of that, there are a number of heritage structures nearby such as ‘Old Residency’, formerly home of the Secretary to the Resident, the Raja’s House and army officers’ residences.
Tempurung Cave (Gua Tempurung)
Tempurung Cave is one of the largest limestone caves in Peninsular Malaysia. It got its name from the 5 big domes in the cave which resembles a coconut shell. This 400 million-year-old cave is also a popular spot among mountain climbers and caving enthusiasts for its distinct cave formations. Just outside the cave, you can sign up for a spelunking tour that has various difficulty levels.
