PLACES OF INTEREST
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 Istana Hulu
Also known as the "Istana Kota", this former palace is situated on
Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar , not far away from the famed Ubudiah
Mosque. It was built in 1903 during the reign of Sultan Idris
Mursyidul Azam Shah, the 28th Sultan of Perak.
In 1916, the palace was occupied by his son and successor,
Sultan Abdul Jalil and two years later, by Sultan Izzuddin Shah. In
1954, the palace was taken over by the Education Ministry and was
subsequently turned into the Istana Kota National School, in 1970,
it was converted into the Raja Perempuan Mazwin School, named after
the wife of Sultan Idris Shah.
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 Istana Iskandariah (The Iskandariah
Palace)
This palace is the official residence of the Sultan of Perak and is
situated at Bukit Chandan, a hilly terrain that used to be known as
Changkat Negara. A magnificent and imposing architectural
structure, it was designed around the northern Indian Muslim motif
which accounts for its strong "Saracenic" or "Moorish" features.
In 1984, an extension was built, adding an annex to contain a
banqueting hall and a ceremonial function hall, also known as Dewan
the Santapan and Balai Rong Seri, respectively.
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 Kampung Hulu Kenas
Waterfall
Situated about 16 kilometres from the Royal town of Kuala Kangsar,
this waterfall boasting clear, clean waters empties 7 metres down
into a pool. The lush surroundings are a sight to behold and it is
said that visitors can often get creative inspiration just by being
there. The area is surrounded by bamboo, and the twisted roots of
old trees add a special visual flavour to the environment. This
recreational spot is often visited by people of all sorts, young
and old alike, seeking rest, peace and quiet from the hustle and
bustle of everyday life. |
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 King's Pavilion (Sekolah Menegah
Raja Perempuan Kalsom)
What used to be a house owned by one Che' Midah in 1877, had to
make way for the King's Residence during the British Colonisation
era. Among the first few to have stayed here was the third British
Resident, Sir Hugh Low, who planted some of the 11 rubber seeds he
acquired from the Botanic Gardens in Singapore as an experiment.
His experiment was a success, but the trees grew too large until
they were obstructing the pavilion from the public's view. It was
not until 20 years later that another British Resident, Sir Frank
Swettenham, ordered them to be cut down. Sometime in 1905, the
first Residency building was replaced with the present one. This
new building named the King's Pavilion continued to be the home of
the serving British Residents of Perak until national independence
in 1957. It was later handed over to the Ministry of Education and
then converted into a school. Among the first to study here were
the First Formers from the Malay College. They later moved to a new
hostel that was much closer to the main school. The word 'pavilion'
also was used to refer to this new hostel. In 1960, this very same
building was transformed into a girls' secondary school, the
Sekolah Menengah Raja Perempuan Kalsom Secondary School, a name
that took after the mother of the reigning Sultan.Other than the
school building, the staircase leading to the school fields has
also its own history. According to the locals, the staircase acts
as a water gauge during the rainy season. If the water rises above
certain level, people within the vicinity need to be evacuated to
higher ground. Located in the heart of Kuala Kangsar town. |
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Kuala Kangsar Clock
Tower
The historical clock tower stands at the roundabout at the heart of
Kuala Kangsar town. |
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Kuala Kangsar
Town
Located just 50 kilometres to the north of Ipoh, the state capital
of Perak, Kuala Kangsar is Perak's royal town and has been the
official residence of the sultans of Perak since the 15th century
due to the town's fresh, beautiful and serene environment. At
present, the state's ruling sultan resides here at the palace named
Istana Iskandariah. Here you can see and experience the real
history of Perak. There are historical sights such as Istana
Iskandariah or iskandariah palace, The First Rubber Tree that still
stands today, Istana Hulu or istana kota - a former palace, the
prestigious Malay College, the Royal Museum, masjid ubudiah - one
of malaysia's most beautiful mosques, the keris memorial, pavilion
square tower, Kampung Hulu Kenas Waterfall, the handicraft centre
and the list goes on. There is also Labu Sayong earthenware jug
making and the Perak River Safari to make your visit a truly
memorable one. |
