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Perak, a land full with history, culture, folklore and heritage, promises something for everyone. Offering visitors beautiful holiday hideaways that include island resorts with sun, sea and sand, verdant tropical jungles and great heritage sites, there are many other interesting things to experience here.

Known as the Land of Grace, which occupies 21,000 sq km. It is a state with fascinating history. The state became more prominent with the discovery of tin in Larut, Taiping in 1848 by Long Jaafar. With this discovery, the state’s economy boomed and more mining areas opened.

Although tin mining has ceased to be a major activity, visitors can still see Perak’s tin mining history at the Geological Museum in Ipoh, its capital city. Today, Perak is a blend of modern towns, quaint villages, idyllic lakes, and many other natural attractions.

 
Featured Places
Kellie's Castle in Batu Gajah  /
Top 5 Things to Do in Perak
There's plenty of things to see and do in this second largest state in Peninsula Malaysia. This list of the "Top 5 Things to do" only scratches the surface of all that Perak has to offer but it's a good place to start..more
 
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Foong Seong Villa
The hall was a Japanese mah jong den during the war. After the war, it served as classroom for Sam Choy Primary School by day, and a Chinese opera venue by night..more
 
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Pangkor Laut
Pangkor Laut mirrors the dream of a tropical paradise with white beaches and crystal clear waters..more
 
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Bukit Larut (Maxwell Hills)
Bukit Larut was developed early last century by the colonial British as a retreat from the stifling heat and humidity of the lowlands..more
 
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Jan Sahib's Office
This building was originally a block of commercial stores with impressive facades featuring elaborate classical pediments and Gothic elements..more
 
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Kandu Cave
Kandu Cave is best explored by night. Located about a half and hours' jeep ride from Tempurung Cave, the Kandu Cave exploration begins with a short jungle trek up a steep hill to the elevated mouth of the cave..more
 
Chung Thye Pin Building /
Chung Thye Pin Building
This elegant three-stotey corner building from 1907 originally housed the Medical Hall established by Dr. R.M. Connoly, then Oldfields Dispensaries Ltd..more
 
 




         


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