Perak Muzeum, Taiping Lake Garden & Larut

29 November 2009

Perak Museum

The oldest museum in the country, which dates back to 1883. The best place to begin an in-depth study of the state and its history as it houses an impresive collection of ancient weapons, aboriginal implements, ornaments and archeological treasures. Artifacts from the state's rich historical culture and heritage also on display. Free admission.

Robert Sandilands Frowd Walker

Meriam / Lela Che Long Jaafar

Tin Dredge Bucket's / Pengaut Keluli Kapal Korek

Mining Steam Boiler / Dandang Janakuasa Wap

Elephant Skull / Tengkorak Gajah

Siput Sotong & Siput Gelembong

Long Tailed-Porcupine / Landak Padi

Tengkorak Binatang

Masks / Topeng

Kubur Batu Purbakala Daripada Sungai Perak

Alat Pemadam Api Air yang digunakan sekitar pertengahan abad 19

Longest Joint Bicycle / Basikal Berkembar "Les-Sinari Perak"

Dikayuh oleh 14 orang yang mewakili 14 negeri di Malaysia pada tahun 2003 sempena bulan kemerdekaan negara yang ke 46.

Taiping Lake Gardens

One of the biggest and most beautiful parks in the country. This 62-hectare parks offers lush greenery, a beautiful lake, a gazebo and a colourful profusion of flowers.

Maxwell Hill / Bukit Larut

Port Weld

Kuala Kangsar, Perak

Kuala Kangsar, Perak

Clock Tower in Kuala Kangsar

Masjid Ubudiah
The Ubudiah Mosque was built in 1917 during the reign of the 28th Sultan Idris Murshidul'adzam Shah, whose order to bulid the mosque of great beauty as thanksgiving from recovery from an illness which plagued him in those early years. Its golden dome and minarets create a spellbinding sight, from near or afar.

The Royal Museum

Previously known as Istana Kenangan. This former royal residence was built without a single nail.

Kain Tetampan Pendek

Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery

Located on Bukit Chandan about 1.5km from Kuala Kangsar town and just a short distance from Ubudiah Mosque. It's a unique gallery reconstructed from Istana Ulu, a former palace in Kuala Kangsar, the Royal Town of Perak. Also known as Istana Cinta Berahi, Istana Cempaka Sari or Istana Kota. It was built by Captain Maurice Alexander Cameron, Assistant Colonial Engineer in 1903. Most of the building materials were brought from foreign country such as roofs from France, tiles from Italy and cooper dome from India.

Kinta District, Perak

Ipoh Raiway Station -- The local call it the "Taj Mahal of Ipoh" due to its grand facade. It was built during the height of Ipoh's tin-mining success in the early 1900s.

D.R.Seenivasagam Park -- Located in the heart of Ipoh. The park is known for its scenis beauty and recreational facilities. There is an artificial lake with different kind of fish, a potted plants nursery and a children playground.

Taman Jepun inside D.R.Seenivasagam Park

Darul Ridzuan Muzuem

Lost World of Tambun -- A hidden world of wonder and adventure set among the lush greenery, limestone hills and caves of Ipoh.Dodge water sprays, track down wild tigers, hurtle through the air in a mine cart or unwind in a apool fed by mineral-rich hot springs.