PERAK

Hi good evening. 

        This time I want to tell you in a beautiful place in my hometown of Perak. Perak many interesting destinations that we travel as Pangkor Island, the Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar, Gua Tempurung, Zoo Taiping & Night Safari. 

        Pangkor Island is rich in history, including the Dutch fort built in the 17th century to supervise the industry in Perak tin trade. 'Pang Ko' which means beautiful island in Thailand is an ideal holiday destination for those who want peace and escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Do not miss the chance to see the production process of the freshest seafood in Kampung Sungai Pinang Kecil, Kampung Teluk Gedung and Teluk Dalam. 

    

         Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar 150-year-old is among the must-visit destination if traveling to Silver. Cities which takes only 30 minutes drive from Ipoh have various landmarks. Magelang Magelang gets its name from a tree that grows on the banks of the river. Some say the name after 99 kuala Kuala Kangsar in Perak River tributary of about 100, so it was dubbed the name 'Kuala Less Sa'. You might be interested in history can do with just a heritage trail walk up Bukit Chandan. Do not forget to visit Ubudiah Mosque, Alexandria Palace and the Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery. Do not miss the chance to see the historic building is about 100 years old, namely the Malay College and Clifford School and see the oldest rubber tree in Jalan Raja Chulan. In addition to historic attractions, Kuala Kangsar is also producing Pumpkin sayong center. To eat, the food court laksan Silver River between the most popular destinations. 

         

            Gua Tempurung is a limestone cave in Gopeng. It takes its name after its shape like a coconut shell. The length of the cave is reached 1.9 miles and believed to have existed since 8,000 BC. Gua Tempurung consists of five large dome ceiling resemble coconut shells, each dome has a shape different stalagmites and stalactites. In addition, each dome differ in temperature, water level, and the content of limestone and marble. In the middle of the cave there is a stalagmite shaped like a giant. Besides the natural treasures, the cave is also written in the history of Malaysia where it became a communist hideout from 1950 to 1960 at a time when Gua Tempurung is also used tin from 1970. 

             Zoo Taiping & Night Safari located in natural areas in Taiping Lake Gardens near the foot of Bukit Larut (Maxwell Hill), Taiping Zoo & Night Safari has its privileges. Birdlife Park Zoo Taiping or Sultan Idris Shah is the only zoo in Northern Peninsular Malaysia. It takes about 45 minutes to walk 2.5 mile track. An area of ​​more than 8.5 hectares, Taiping Zoo exhibits 1,300 animals from 180 species, including tigers, lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, hornbill, orangutan, ibex, tapioca patch rhino, antelope, deer, red kangaroos, black swans and magpie goose. Inaugurated on June 15, 2003, the Night Safari among the first of its kind in the country.

By: Aisyah Binti Kamarudin
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