Kellie's Castle, Perak, Malaysia

4SUHASINEY@SEU338E 5:00 PM Apr 27, 2021

Mesmerising Historical Building
The castle was very huge and mysterious since it's empty. I really mesmerized by the architecture and the surrounding were very quiet. Kids may feel boring if you guys bring them since there's no activity to involve. It can be a best place to take photos since the scenery was very beautiful !! Entrance fee is needed but not that expensive. A worth visit !!

3Anastasia (@monk3yseendo) 5:00 PM Apr 12, 2021

A Moment In Time
It is tucked away in the Kinta district of Perak in Batu Gajah approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes away from Kuala Lumpur and a mere 30 minutes from Ipoh. It is the ruined and unfinished mansion which was rumoured to have been either the residence to a Scottish Man’s son or a gift to his wife but was never completed due to his sudden death. Unlike other castles we have visited in Europe which have done up beautifully, this was left to hands on time. And time has definitely not been kind. On the outside, it stands majestically but on the inside, only a few fenced up rooms have been left for display with the rest of the castle as raw as raw gets. You do get the eerie vibes walking along the hallowed corridor and stair well with some of the haunting stories told on the wall. Unlike places like the killing fields and the S-21 prison in Cambodia where you have bloodstains left on the walls and have your hair standing on ends, in here its more of a peaceful feeling especially with the beautiful surrounding greenery and especially when the warm rays of the sun bask the corridors a lovely golden yellow. To all the photography lovers, don’t miss the fence at the entrance to the stairs leading to the castle where people have placed locks similar to that of the bridges in Paris. After an hour stroll around the castle grounds, we managed to conclude a few things. Firstly, it was a nice pit stop but not exactly a must. We have passed it many times before but never stopped because it was extremely crowded. Having been to the castle and knowing what to expect, do we regret passing it whilst it was crowded? No. But that said, if its not too crowded and if you have some time on your hands, why not? However, interestingly, the castle charges a small fee should you decide to take photos using any sort of camera aside from your phone camera. So do bear that in mind. Apart from that, bring along some water and a brave heart and you’re good to go! Our full review is on instagram (@monk3yseendo)