PLACES OF INTEREST
Nature and Adventure |
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Batu Kurau
Famous for its Durian orchard, a popular Malaysian fruit, the types
found here are renowned for its quality and taste unsurpassed
anywhere in Malaysia. |
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British Resident's Residence
(1877)
Built in 1877, it was the residence of Sir Hugh Low, Perak's second
Resident. It was built in Taiping due to the town's role at that
era as the British Administrative Center. The residence proceeds to
be the formal residence of other successive Residents of Perak. It
also made Taiping to be the first town to have a formal residence
for a British Resident.Presently only the house posts marks the
site of the residence. A rest house was built behind the historical
site. It is located at Jalan Pekeliling. |
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Bukit
Gantang
Besides its durian orchards, Bukit Gantang is also renowned for its
legendary dato' panglima Bukit Gantang. A powerful figure in the
larut matang area before the resurgence of mentri larut and the
expansion of its influence over the district. |
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 Bukit Larut / Maxwell
Hill
Malaysia's oldest hill resort is located on Bukit Larut (formerly
called Maxwell Hill), a mere 10 minutes drive from Taiping.
Situated at an altitude of 1034 metres, it is accessilbe only by
four-wheel drive vehicles. The road up twists and turns through
tropical virgin jungle, and fresh green fragrance and cool air
greeting you as you ascend. At the summit you are treated to a
spectacular view of the Larut Resthouse or at the bungalows located
at the top of the hill.For reservation contact the superintendent
of Bukit Larut, Taiping.Tel : 05-886 241.A Land Rover service at
the foot of the hill is available at hourly intervals from 7.00 am
to 6.00 pm daily. Fares are RM2.50 for adults and RM1.00 for
children.
Bukit Larut
Taiping
Perak Darul Ridzuan
Tel : 05-807 7241 |
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 Burmese Pool
The first swimming pool to be built in malaysia in 1870 has a
unique attribute due to its source of water for the pool. The water
is brought in from the Bukit Larut. Its fresh and cooling
chlorine-free water has been the attraction of the pool all these
years. |
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Chinese
Tombs
A chinese cemetery was originally located on this hillock. Two
remaining tombstones, dating from circa 1869 and belonging to
members of the chung lineage of the hakka ethnic group are still
found at the foot of the hill facing the esplanade. Located at the
esplanade road, Taiping. |
