Places of Interest in Malaysia -- Perak

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PERAK || HOTELS |

PERAK takes its name from the silvery colour of the rich tin deposits for which it is renowned. This mineral featured prominently in the history and economy of the state. The growth of its major towns and the rise of numerous wealthy millionaires in bygone years can be attributed to tin. Although tin-mining has ceased to be a major industrial activity, visitors can still catch a glimpse of Perak's tin-mining history at the Geological Museum in Ipoh, its capital city.

The saga of tin-mining aside, modern day Perka is a vibrant state and has numerous options for those willing to traverse its over 21,000 sq km of territory. Ipoh is appealing with its beautifully landscaped parks, orderly streets and pleasant surroundings. It is also known for its many fruit stalls selling the state's famous Tambun pomelos and groundnuts. Guava is also commercially cultivated, mostly on what was once mining land. Another appealing characteristic of Perak is the imposing beauty of its limestone hills. Set within these hills are two well-known cave temples, Sam Poh Tong and Perak Tong.

UBUDIAH MOSQUE

MUSEUM

Kuala Kangsar, the royal town of Perak features many old buildings and structures of historical value such as the Ubudiah Mosque and the Iskandariah Palace. Here, the last surviving rubber tree of the original batch that was brought from London's Kew Gardens in 1877 by H.N.Ridley, can be seen at the district office . Just 15km south of this town is the site of a unique cottage industry producing Perak's well-known eartherware, Labu Sayong.

Taiping, 40 km north, is home to the country's oldest museum and the cool hill resort of Bukit Larut (Maxwell Hill ) . Its scenic Lake Gardens and the Taiping Zoo are favourites with locals and visitors alike.
There are several other points of interest is Kelleie's Castle in Batu Gajah.
It was built by a wealthy Scottish rubber planter, William Kellie Smith. Lovers of history can visit the historical site of Pasir Salak, further west of Batu Gajah.

KELLIE'S CASTLE

PANGKOR LAUT RESORT

Pangkor, Perak's island in the sun draws throngs of visitors annually to its lovely beaches, reputed to be among the best in the world. Bird lovers should head north for the fascinating Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary where over 100 species of birds can be sighted.

HOTELS IN PERAK

Angsoka Hotel Jalan Cangkat Jong 31400 Tintan Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel : 605-622 3756	Casuarina Hotel Ipoh 18 Jalan Gopeng 30250 Ipoh Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel : 605-255 5555 Fax : 605-255 8177
Excelsior Hotel 43 Clarke Street 30300 Ipoh Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel : 605-253 6666 Fax : 605-253 6922	Fairmont Hotel 10 Kampar Road 30250 Ipoh Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel : 605-255 1004
Hotel Eastern (Ipoh) Sdn Bhd 118 Jalan Sultan Idris Shah 30100 Ipoh Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel : 605-254 3936	Hotel Excelsior (M) Sdn Bhd 2907 Jalan Clarke 30300 Ipoh Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel : 605-253 6666 Fax : 605-253 6912
Hotel French Sdn Bhd 60 Jalan Dato Onn Jaafar 30250 Ipoh Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel : 605-253 3111	Hotel Lotte Sdn Bhd 97 Jalan Dato Onn Jaafar 30300 Ipoh Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel : 605-254 2215 Fax : 605-255 1160
Hotel Panorama Sdn Bhd 61 Jalan Kota 34000 Taiping Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel : 605-808 4111 Fax : 605-808 4129	Lakehouse Batu 30 Ringlet 39200 Cameron Highlands Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel : 605-495 6152
Lumut Country Resort 331 Jalan Titi Panjang 32200 Lumut Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel : 605-683 5109	Meridien Hotel 2 Jalan Simpang 34000 Taiping Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel : 605-808 1133
Pan Sea Pang c/o Lumut Post Office 32200 Lumut Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel : 605-685 1375	Panorama Hotel 61-79 Jalan Kota 34000 Taiping Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel : 605-808 4111 Fax : 605-808 4129
Ritz Garden Hotel Sdn Bhd 79 Jalan C M Yusuff 30250 Ipoh Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel : 605-254 7777	The Casuarina Ipoh 18 Jalan Gopeng 30250 Ipoh Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel : 605-250 5555 Fax : 605-250 8177
The Pan Pacific Resort , Pangkor Teluk Belanga (Golden Sands) 32300 Pangkor Island Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel : 605-685 1561 Fax : 605-685 1852