Following the discovery of coal in the 1890s, the sleepy settlement of Karai was transformed into a coal mining hub. Recognising its economic importance, the British facilitated the town's rapid development through infrastructure improvements. When the pontoon bridge used to transport coal across the Perak River was washed away by a huge flood in 1897, …
It was my very first visit to Taiping and I naturally wanted to see everything, in one day.Taiping's has '33 historical firsts' of which I only managed to see a fraction of. Some of the more notable first-of-their kind-in-Malaysian-history sites include the Taiping Lake Gardens, Perak Museum, Taiping Prison, Taiping Railway, Taiping Post-Office, Taiping Clocktower, …
There is a lot more to discover in Perak beyond limestone caves, glorious tin mining past and Ipoh White Coffee. 4 AUGUST 2025Leaving KL at 10am, our road trip to Taiping included the following off-the-beaten-path and small town must-eat detours : Papan Heritage VillagePun Chun Restaurant BidorPinnacle Lake of Malim NawarBatu Gajah drive through Papan …
Located on the Malaysia-Thailand border, our journey of discovery continues - for hidden charms and unrivalled beauty that cannot be found anywhere else but in the smallest state of Malaysia. 23 May 2024 Wang Kelian Viewpoint Renowned as the best place for unobstructed views of carpeted clouds stretching to the horizon, the Wang Kelian Viewpoint is …
Set against a backdrop of limestone hills jutting randomly out of endless miles of flat paddy fields as far as the eye can see, Perlis' unique attractions range from rustic rural life, unspoilt nature & countryside to quaint fishing villages and traditional Malay food. Visitors game enough to venture this far north to the smallest …
Gua Kelam (Cave of Darkness) is a 370-metre long limestone cave that thrills visitors with its one-of-a kind 'cave walk' where the entrance and exit are at different locations. Divided into two main sections, Gua Kelam 1 has a 400m underground river while above ground Gua Kelam 2 has a 1.5km passage consisting of a …
I didn't expect to see so many trees (banana, papaya, palm oil, coconut) just driving around the countryside. I don't mind doing this once in a while. said Mum on our April road trip to Kuala Selangor & Sekinchan 16 May 2024This time around, we decided on Tanjung Sepat, a small seaside fishing village famous …
I've always associated Sekinchan more with rice fields than a fishing village. As 180 sqm of paddy field transitions from growing to ripening, the vast expanse of green cultivated land transforms into a sea of golden fields. This colour changing landscape happens not once, but twice a year! Having seen lush green fields when I …
A visit to Sky Mirror is like a Jumanji adventure - where hidden dangers and pre-historic creatures lurk around every corner. Fasten your seatbelt and enjoy the ride! Jurassic Island - somewhere in the Strait of Malacca. Totally submerged most of the time, this unchartered island is only revealed briefly at low tide, for about …
7-8 August 2022 Teluk Intan is an easy 2-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur. An early start, say at 8am via the North-South Expressway exiting at Sungkai will get you to Teluk Intan in time for a late breakfast just after 10am. Kafe Xin Asia is a good choice as it has many stalls offering a …
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