1. Gunung Lang Recreational Park
Location: Jalan Damai, 30100 Ipoh, Negeri Perak
Operation hour: everyday, 8:30am – 6pm
A few kilometres north of old Ipoh, Mount Lang (Gunung Lang) Leisure Park exhibits the best of the nature of Perak. The limestone cliffs covering the central turquoise lake have a patchwork of green blankets. In the distance, rocky outcrops point haphazardly into the horizon. To a cascading waterfall, observation towers and swampy ecosystems, take the boardwalks. Look out for tropical birds, macaques and flying foxes.
2. Kellie’s Castle
Location: 31000 Batu Gajah, Perak
Operation hour: 9am – 5:30pm | 9am – 6pm (Fri – Sun)
You can’t skip being one of the places to come. Kellie ‘s Castle is an old castle which was built in 1905 by William Kellie Smith. With 14 rooms, a basement and a hidden passage, after Kellie Smith died unexpectedly of pneumonia, this three-storey building did not have time to be finished. This palace is also famous because it was designed by Kellie for his wife as a sign of love for the pair.
3. Pulau Pangkor
Pangkor Island is one of the popular holiday island destinations apart from Langkawi. Offering a variety of activities from snorkeling, water sports to relaxing beach activities, your time on Pangkor Island is sure to be packed with exciting activities. Pangkor Laut Island, Giam Island and Mentagor Island are among the popular islands and are destinations for snorkeling activities because they are surrounded by coral reefs.
