PLACES OF INTEREST
Nature and Adventure |
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Aborigines
Settlement
Most of the Orang Asli settlements can be found in the vicinity of
Lata Iskandar (Iskandar Waterfall) and Kuala Woh. Visit them and
see how they live. The main source of income for these people come
from the sale of traditional handicraft like rattan baskets, fruits
like durian and forest produce like petai (green edible seeds which
locals eat raw). |
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Kuala Woh Recreational
Forest
Kuala Woh presents a natural backdrop for fun-seekers to swim,
picnic and fish. Interesting features include the natural hot-water
pool, various waterfalls, Tebing Merbau, 30-metre suspended bridge
crossing over the Batang Padang River as well as the opportunity to
spot butterflies of the Rajah Brooks species along the forest
walking tracks. In fact, Orang Asli, or aborigines, live their
traditional way of life in this area. Situated on the way to
Cameron Highlands, about 13 km from Tapah town.
C/o District Forestry Department
35000 Tapah
Perak Darul Ridzuan.
Tel : 05-401 1216 |
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 Lata Iskandar
The Lata Iskandar waterfall, on the way up to cameron Highlands
from tapah, is an ideal picnic area and favourite stopover. Its
surrounding jungle is home to one of the largest variety of exotic
insects and plant life in the world. Traditional earthen ware
pottery is crafted at kampung kerayung. |
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 Lata Kinjang
Lata Kinjang is located about 18 km from tapah. The main attraction
at this waterfall is the impressive series of cascades winding down
a 100-metre drop. There are parking bays and eating stalls for
picnickers. Visitors may also an orchid garden and a bamboo
park.. |
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 Lata Sungai Bil
Lata Sungai Bil is one of many popular local waterfalls in the
state of Perak. This ice-cool mountain stream, dotted with huge
rocks and river boulders, is a grand sight to behold, especially
from high vantage points off its banks. Visitors usually could not
resist the temptation to take a dip in the cold waters of this
crystal-clear stream. |
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Orang Asli Handicraft
Centre
The orang asli (aborigines) handicraft centre has an assortment of
crafts up for sale. The area around is inhabited by the orang asli
community whose main source of income is from the sale of
traditional handicraft as well as forest produce. Items like wood
carvings, wooden blowpipe and traditional rattan fish traps which
make unusual souvenirs to take home. Located beside Lata Iskandar,
about 22 km after tapah, along the road to cameron Highlands. |
