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Sungai Perak Hutan Belum / Banding Island

Matang Mangrove Forest

Sungai Klah Hotspring

Lata Kinjang


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Masjid Ubudiah

Kellies Castle

Royal Museum Perak

Ipoh Railway Station

Ipoh Town Hall building

Gua Tempurung


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Masjid Ubudiah - ranking high on the list of Malaysia's most beautiful mosques, the Masjid

Ubudiah (or Ubudiah Mosque) stands proudly and majestically in Kuala Kangsar, with its golden

dome and minarets creating a spellbinding sight, from near and afar.

The mosque was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback, a government architect who is notably

credited for the design of the Ipoh Railway Station. Built in 1917 during the reign of the 28th

Sultan of Perak, Sultan Idris Murshidul'adzam Shah, the Masjid Ubudiah is located beside the

Royal Mausoleum on Bukit Chandan. It was commissioned on the orders of the Sultan, who vowed

that he would build a mosque of great beauty as thanksgiving for recovery from an illness which

plagued him in those early days.

The construction of the mosque was not without difficulties. Work was interrupted several times,

once when two elephants belonging to the sultan's and Raja Chulan were fighting and ran over

and damaged the imported Italian marble titles.

The mosque was finally completed in late 1917 at a total cost of RM200,000- quite an

astronomical figure for those days. It was officially declared open by Sultan Abdul Jalil

Karamtullah Shah, successor to Sultan Idris. This imposing structure is now a symbol of great

pride to all Muslims in the state of Perak Darul Ridzuan, the Land of Grace.


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Reputed to be one of the best managed hot springs in Malaysia, Sungai Klah Hotsprings has about

6,000 visitors every weekend. Nestled within the FELDA plantation, it is located 200 feet above

the sea level at the foothill of the Titiwangsa Range, the backbone range of Peninsular Malaysia.

Upon arrival, visitors will encounter serene and lush forest patches, and clear cold mountain

streams that surround the vicinity.

Sungai Klah is also one of the hottest points in Malaysia with a hot spring temperature thatreaches 102C. This hotspot has been converted into an Egg Boiling Pool, where visitors can

swing by with baskets of raw eggs to boil. It has been said that the boiled eggs taste different as

they absorb the mineral properties of the hot springs. In 2006, they also achieved the worlds

egg-boiling record having boiled 50,480 eggs within in 43 hours.

There are private Jacuzzis for quiet rejuvenating sessions, as well as a water reflexology feature,

where the jutting stones under water can help in the bodys blood circulation. Visitors can alsovisit the water theme park surrounding the hotsprings, which is a surefire hit with the children.


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You will be awed by five gigantic domes with ceilings resembling tempurung (coconut

shells) forming the cave, and giving its name Gua Tempurung. The cave system stretches

about 1.5km, and is believed to have sheltered prehistoric communities since 8000 BC.

Crawl, scrabble and even lower yourself into impossible looking crevices as you go deep

down to uncover the secrets of the largest limestone cave in Peninsula Malaysia.

An underwater river called Sungai Gua Tempurung runs about 1.6 km through the cave

which you can indulge in some spelunking activities. An absolute delightful excursion for

the adventurous and those who dont mind getting their hands dirty as they embark on the

thrill of caving.

Choose from several guided tours to suit individual preferences and fitness level. The short

tours provide basic information of the cave and are suitable for those who don't want to get

messy and have little time to spare. A walkway and platforms offer the visitors'convenience and safety.


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Gazetted as a Permanent Forest Reserve in 1906, the Matang Mangrove

Forest spreads over 40,000 hectares and is the largest mangrove forest

reserve in Peninsular Malaysia. It is also recognised internationally as the

best managed sustainable mangrove ecosystems in the world.

Matang is teemed the rich and diverse wildlife and habitats that live in themangrove and mudflats. About 80% of the reserve is made up of sustainable-

yield production forest, consisting mainly of the Bakau Minyak and Bakau

Kurap species.

It is the perfect place for anyone wanting to beef up on their knowledge of

nature, with boardwalks leading you into the mangrove swamps for closeobservation on the forest structure and get up close and personal with the

wildlife, such as the Long-tailed Macques and the many migratory birds that

stop by. There are also scheduled boat rides down the river at night to see

the fireflies.


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Kellie's Castle was meant to be a home away from home for Scottish Planter, William Kellie

Smith in the 19th century in Perak. Being far from his home country, Kellie desired his new

residence to be reminiscent of his residence back in Scotland. The castle is perched on top of

a hill.

William Kellie Smith was an interesting man who was popular with his South Indian workers.

Kind at heart, he erected a Hindu shrine for his workers on the castle premise. As a token ofappreciation, his workers in return erected a statue of Kellie complete in a white suit and hat.

Construction of this unique castle begun in 1915. However, work came to an abrupt halt with

Kellie's sudden death in 1926. The ruins of the uncompleted orange-coloured castle stand in

isolation and was overgrown with plants and creepers. In the pale moonlight it takes on an

aura of a castle caught in the timelessness of a fairy tale.

Recently, efforts have been made by the Perak State Government to rescue this magnificentstructure from falling into ruins. Besides being claimed to be haunted, the castle is believed

to have hidden rooms and secret underground tunnels.

The road that leads to Kellie's Castle follows the contours of the land in a dizzying, maze-like

fashion, adding to the mystery and romance of the place


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Built in 1935, the Ipoh Railway Station bears a close resemblance to its counterpart in Kuala

Lumpur. Affectionately known to locals as Ipoh's 'Taj Mahal', it is an impressive landmark that

combines Moorish architecture with modern embellishments.

The railway station also has a hotel to accommodate travelers called the Majestic Hotel. Facing

the building is a beautiful floral garden that serves as a charming welcome for tourists to the city.

According to historians, Perak actually pioneered train travel in Malaya (the former name of

Peninsular Malaysia). The railway station is a reminder that the British were the first to lay down

railway lines to meet the transportation demands of the tin mining industry


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The construction of the Town Hall and Post Office began in 1914 but the shortage of materials and

high costs of labour caused by World War I delayed its completion until 1916.

Located at Club Road, this stately colonial building with strong classical elements was designed by

government architect, A.B Hubback, who also designed the Railway Station. The contractor was

Lim Weng Ching. The post office occupied the eastern part of the building, with its entrance from

Post Office Road. The Post and Telegraphs Department moved from Taiping to Ipoh in 1928.

The Town Hall has been the venue of many significant events. This stately colonial building with

strong calssical elements was designed by government architect A.B. Hubback who also designed

the Ipoh Railway Station. Throughout the century, the Town Hall have seen many people from

various backgrounds and expertise utilising, and walking up and down, its hallways.

The Indian poet and Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore once addressed a meeting of Perak'sEnglish and vernacular school teachers here in the late 1930s. The Malay Nationalist Party, the

first political party formed in Malaya, held its inaugural congress in the Ipoh Town Hall

from November 30 to December 3, 1945, attended by more than 300 people from all over Malaya.

From 1948, the Town Hall served as the district police headquarters for some years. This

building also served as a Post Office, and was once the District Police headquarters in 1948.


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