Things to do & places to visit in Perak, Malaysia

Perak #9 destination in Malaysia 2023. The average rating score is 4.04 based on 14.3k traveler reviews, of 177 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, current date and time: Monday, April 29, 2024, 23:36.

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General weather summary in April

83°F - 72°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Pleasantly warm, humid but cool

Feels like

76%

Chance of rain

905.0 millimeters

Amount

4.9 mph

Wind speed

87%

Humidity

12.2

Daylight length

7:09 AM

Sunrise

7:22 PM

Sunset

20%

Cloud cover

Sleeveless shirt, rain coat and rain boots

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Top things to do (43)

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5.0 Nomad Adventure (178 reviews)
- My Teenagers love it !
Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks • Eco Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Day Trips

Myself and three teenagers 14,15 and 16 years old did a 2 hour cave exploration with experienced guide Moose. It was truly amazing to be in total pitch blackness inside the cave when you turn off all your flashlights and headlights. The most interesting part of the trip has to be white water rafting for my kids. We felt totally safe under the guidance of Moose although it was a first for all of us. We will be back certainly with Nomad to try water abseiling. Thank you again ! See more..
5.0 Radak Adventure (120 reviews)
- Awesome experience!
Kayaking & Canoeing

Very experience guide and ensure safety first. Guide Mat Bagan went great lengths during rafting for maximum fun. Water rose to class 4 level but guide took all necessary precautions. We also became rescue boat to others. Highly recommended for Radak! Tip: you can rent rubber shoes for RM3 per pair. Wear that, it helps. See more..
5.0 River Explorer White Water Rafting (85 reviews)
- Amazing white water rafting experience
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM River Rafting & Tubing • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Stand Up Paddleboarding • Kayaking & Canoeing

The overall white water rafting experience is wonderful. Mr Samson explained the instructions to us in detailed before we start our session. Mr Nano is our river guide and he is truly amazing! He is very strong to pedal and navigate the boat without us doing any pedalling jobs. He is very agile and responded very fast to pull out one of us who dropped into the water. We like the arrangement where Mr Samson kayak in his own canoe and tag along with our boat to be our lifeguard. Of course, we appreciate that Mr Samson took lots of pictures and videos for us. The overall logistics was well arranged. Thank you for providing us a memorable rafting trip, River Explorer! See more..
4.5 Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo (1.462 reviews)
- Interesting Guided Museum Tour
Monday: Spent < 1 hour History Museums

Ipoh World (IpohWorld) is an education-based, not-for-profit organisation established in 2004 to promote awareness and appreciation of Perak, the Silver State of Malaysia and its unique, diverse and rich heritage, with particular focus on Ipoh and the Kinta Valley. In 2006 we ran our first public exhibition "The Story of Ipoh: From Feet to Flight", in cooperation with Darul Ridzuan Museum. Since then, supported by sponsorship, we have run several more exhibitions while continuing to seek further financial support for a permanent, lively and interesting heritage gallery for Ipoh, thus enhancing both education and tourism. This current project, our first permanent, museum quality exhibition is our first step to fulfilling this objective. Advance booking is recommended as space in the building is limited. You may book via our website by clicking on Exhibitions or by the QR Code on our brochure. It is quick and easy and you receive a booking confirmation by return. See more..
4.5 Ho Yan Hor Museum (800 reviews)
- A must visit museum in Ipoh
Monday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums

Ho Yan Hor Museum shares the amazing stories of Ho Yan Hor, the famous household brand of Chinese herbal tea since 1940s. It also provide the discovery of the origins and evolution of the heritage herbal tea. Furthermore, it is the gallery about the inspirational life of Dr. HO Kai Cheong, the creator of the health-giving Ho Yan Hor tea. See more..
4.5 Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens (771 reviews)
- Nice morning activity weekday
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites • Gardens

Best to go see this on a weekday morning so it is not so crowded. Beautiful cave with Buddhist statues that you walk right through to a beautiful pond and well kept gardens. Not many stairs. Can rent a paddle boat 12 r for two people for 30 minutes. Bit of fun, but can't go far before you have to turn around. Allow an hour for total visit. Shame about the huge concrete factory behind that has taken away half the mountain and spoiled the view. See more..
4.5 Taiping Lake Gardens (553 reviews)
- Simply Beautiful English Gardens
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Gardens

Ita amazing walking around the gardens so well kept with lakes and beautiful landscaping of trees and shrubs around the lakes and the old rain trees which are the main attraction spanning across the road. Breathtaking views at every turn to see sunrise reflecting on the lake is mesmerising. Definitely a must go attraction and spend at least 2hrs to enjoy the scenery. See more..
4.5 Funtasy House Trick Art (227 reviews) from $4.57
- Fun for all ages
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Art Museums

Funtasy House Trick Art is a great "catch-up" and "bonding place" for families & friends of all ages. There are more than 38 trick arts, specially designed and drawn by our local professional 3D artists. Funtasy House was curated to showcase Ipoh's iconic theme to bring immersive Fun & Fantasy's creative photo-play enjoyments for our visitors . We hope that your engagement with the largest 3D Trick Art Gallery-Museum in Ipoh, Perak will be a wonderful and joyful experiences of a lifetime! Look forward to your visits & see you soon! See more..
4.5 Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve (177 reviews)
- Beautiful ... superbly done ...
Monday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Boat Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Private Tours • Dolphin & Whale Watching • Nature & Wildlife Tours

The board walk has just been replaced and really is something to experience. Such a good job, and walking through the mangrove forest is a real treat on a sunny day. A wonderful experience and well worth the price of admission - RM15 per person. See more..
4.5 Ubudiah Mosque (92 reviews)
- Beautiful in Gold
Historic Sites

Considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia, it was also designed by the same designer who designed the Ipoh Railway Station and also the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station. Construction of this beautiful mosque was completed in 1917. What we feel makes this mosque unique is the contrast of the mosque with its golden domes and Italian marble against the blue sky especially on a sunny day like the day we visited. Parking is aplenty with an open carpark directly in front of the mosque. Our full review is on instagram (@monk3yseendo) See more..
4.5 Galeri Sultan Azlan Shah (53 reviews)
- Magnificent!
History Museums

RM4 per entry. Students & Seniors RM2 per entry. An old palace turned into a museum. Beautiful architecture. Fascinating information about Sultan Azlan Shah. Place is very well maintained. Breathtaking memoirs and interesting information to learn about this sultan. Worth a visit. The grounds are beautifully kept too. I love this place. See more..
4.5 22 Hale Street (47 reviews)
- Excellent Heritage restoration
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • History Museums

Once an office, hotel, and home of many families, two shophouses built in 1900 fell into disrepair over the years. After an extensive conservation process, they have been given a new lease of life, and is now home to 22 Hale Street Heritage Gallery. Nestled in Ipoh’s historical enclave, 22 Hale Street connects the past with the present. Discover the history of Ipoh and her people in a fun and interactive way as you tour the galleries. Check out the products in the gift shop and bring home exclusive merchandise and publications. Also, on display are creative products and crafts by local creatives and social enterprises that 22 Hale Street aims to support. The gallery also has an event space open for rent where exciting arts and culture initiatives happen! See more..
4.0 Lost World Of Tambun (1.570 reviews) from $13.00
- Theme park
Monday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

The little world of big adventures, Sunway Lost World of Tambun is Malaysia’s premiere action and adventure family holiday destination in Ipoh, Malaysia. A theme park located in the historic town of Ipoh, in the middle of the North-South corridor in Perak; and is set in the natural landscapes of Ipoh, surrounded by exquisitely breath-taking limestone features. Whether it’s a weekend of mayhem oozing with family fun or a burst of eco-adventure that you’re seeking, take it all in as you journey through the attractions of the Lost World of Tambun. Nine (9) main parks make up this world of adventure – the Water Park, Lost World Amusement Park, Lost World Hot Springs & Night Park, Lost World Tiger Valley, Lost World Petting Zoo, the Lost World Tin Valley, Lost World Adventure Park, Hippo Kingdom and Luminous Forest. See more..
4.0 Art of OLDTOWN (472 reviews)
- Good for an afternoon stroll on your Ipoh stopover towards Penang/Cameron...
Points of Interest & Landmarks

We only had 1 night here on our way to Cameron so upon arrival after a shower we headed into Old Town. Similar as Penang but less vibrant, I guess the signs of recession also are hitting Malaysia. Anyway we had and enjoyable walk and were able to take some good shots. See more..
4.0 Perak Tong Cave Temple (457 reviews)
- Must go and fun!
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Caverns & Caves • Religious Sites

Perak Cave Temple is located around 15 minutes ride from downtown Ipoh. The natural cave is the temple itself with statues and wall paintings of Buddha and Bodhisattvas. Therefore, the temple earns the name of "Dunhuang in the South". Following the passage of the cave, it will lead you to the apex of the hill where you can enjoy the views around. A peaceful and culture-rich religious site to visit. Recommend it. See more..
4.0 Gua Tempurung (392 reviews)
- Good Experience and Exercise
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM Caverns & Caves

My husband and I visited this place on the weekend morning around 9.30 am. We chose the Tour 2,which takes you approximately an hour or so to walk around the cave. Tour 2 is the dry tour. Suitable for all age. It is not a guided tour (you do not need one), it is more walk around at your own pace. For this tour 2, you able to visit 5 platforms. Tour 1 is only 3 platforms and you will missed the special wind tunnel at platform 4 if you go for tour 1. The counter lady explained well to us on the difference between tour 1 and 2, polite and soft spoken lady. Overall, some stairs climbing included but not too tough as you can do it on your own pace. See more..
4.0 Kellie's Castle (364 reviews)
- Historical Places
Castles

Some people prefer to visit on weekend, but my experience happened during weekdays. Kellie's Castle is one of the place which I consider a good place to spend with your family. The surrounding is moderate, but the scenery is beautiful especially in the evening. Recommended! See more..
4.0 Coral Beach (345 reviews)
- Very beautiful
Beaches

Beach is perfect for families and those, who like water sports. Many activities you can choose and a few part of the beach is peaceful also so you can only lying on your bed at beach and enjoy the weather. Water is extremely hot, kids can play in the sand, water deeps slowly. See more..
4.0 Ipoh Heritage Walk (185 reviews)
- A great day out in Ipoh!
Spent 1-2 hours Scenic Walking Areas

Ipoh is a fascinating, sprawling city with surprises round every corner. We visited the Old Town district, where there is no better way to get a feel of the city’s colonial heritage than by following the famous Heritage Trail. Depending on what you choose to do, the trail can last from a couple of hours to an entire day. From classic colonial architecture, to chic bistros and shops, to a historic multi-story car park to an old opium den, there really is something for everyone! After mid-morning it can get very hot, but there are many places along the route where visitors can stop to enjoy a coffee or explore the local cuisine. To follow the trail, we used the smartphone app produced by Ipoh City Council. This app is excellent. It contains just enough interesting historical information about each attraction, and is very easy to navigate. See more..
4.0 Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan (153 reviews)
- leaning tower of pisa, malaysia edition
Monday: 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

the tower is the icon for teluk intan town. according to the museum description inside the tower, the tower leans to the side because it used to carry a water tank at the top, and the weight of the water made the building tilt over the years entry fee is 2 myr and you can climb the tower till the middle part (3rd/4th floor) but not all the way to the top. not sure is it a permanent or temporary closure. dont forget to check out the night view of this tower. i think it looks better than during the day after being illuminated. See more..
4.0 Ipoh Mural Art Trail (149 reviews)
- Discovered most without a tour
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

Walked around Ipoh to discover most of the murals either simply walking around or using Google Maps. There are more than I expected, with styles and topics of different ranges. Highly recommend when in Ipoh when discovering the streets. See more..
4.0 Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation (143 reviews)
- Incredible
Islands

A truly amazing place, we travelled from Penang just to see the Orang Utangs and it was a 2 hour journey each way but totally worth it. Only small groups allowed on the island for an hour each time but that's ok and it's so the animals aren't stressed. The staff were very knowledgeable about the animals and were happy to answer questions. There was a small cafe and a small gift shop which were both empty when we went. This place gets little or no funding from anywhere we were told, the entrance fee is included with the 10 minute ferry ride to the island and was very cheap at 80 ringgets for 2 adults. We wanted to give a donation but there were no collection boxes and staff couldn't take money from us. If you get the chance, GO! See more..
4.0 Pangkor Island (135 reviews)
- Sólo traveler
Islands

I'm a solo travelers. Due to convid-19 cases. I take my solo trip and going back to my father hometown is in a small tiny island in Malaysia. That's we call as pangkor island. Although in the Wikipedia it's written that's it's a fisherman village. Yea it's is. But the excitement cultures and different a lot you can learn and knowing about it. I was born in Georgetown Penang. Don't forget at this tiny island there were a tiny secret a lot of tourist doesn't know about. Theirs had a free Kung Fu/taici class every morning 6:30 am at the Fu ling Kong. See more..
4.0 Tua Pek Kong Temple (118 reviews)
- A must see when in Sitiawan!
Religious Sites

This is a great way to spend a morning in Sitiawan. The temple is tucked away in a magnificent spot next to the ocean. On arrival, you are greeted by large stone statues that tower over the site. The temple is beautiful inside and has many areas to explore. There are fountains, statues and a beautiful garden. There are toilets, plenty of parking, gift shops and even a coffee shop. It gets very hot during the day, so be sure to bring a hat and sunscreen if visiting around midday! We have visited a number of times and have enjoyed it every time! See more..
4.0 Taiping War Cemetery (105 reviews)
- Historical
Cemeteries

Taiping War Cemetery was created by the Army after the defeat of Japan for the reception of graves brought from the battlefields, from numerous temporary burial grounds, and from village and other civil cemeteries where permanent maintenance would not be possible. There are separate entrances to the two parts, the plots of Christian graves lying on the south-eastern side of the road and the Muslim and Gurkha graves on the opposite side. In the Muslim and Gurkha section the Stone of Remembrance stands in front of a high bank which forms the north-western boundary. The two small shelters in the cemetery have been constructed of local stone, and a low stone wall flanks the road on each side. See more..
4.0 Aun Tong Coffee Mill (98 reviews)
- Coffee Paradise
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums

There are many types of coffee you may found at Aun Tong. You are welcome to taste whichever the coffee you like before purchase. Their service is excellent, the workers even help to umbrella us to prevent getting wet in the raining day. See more..
4.0 Lata Iskandar (87 reviews)
- Lata Iskandar
Waterfalls

While its a beautiful spot for picnic etc but with mass tourism come all kind of long term problems that ruin the pristine beauty of nature. Being on the side of the main road means that there is no way of avoiding it and It has become kind of unofficial tourist attraction and a must stopping point towards or from Cameron Highlands. The side effects are littering, rubbish left behind, damage to forest and polluted water. Taking a dip to cool off is one thing but to leave your dirty foot marks is not cool. See more..
4.0 Bukit Larut (86 reviews)
- Was a great hike up
Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

Wonderful experience. Went in with my parents and sister. My bro in law is an OKU patient, according to Web, there are jeep service so planned for 1 for my brother in law but sad, all the jeeps was out of service and we had to hike up. Do he couldn't do, he sat by the entrance. The rest with my parents hiked up though, very nice walk. The guard told us it will be 10km to complete the whole track, but we just planned to walk as far as could only. Fun along the way. Tiring but with the family chat, it was a happy hike. Had water source before the 1st pit stop, so refreshing.. thank you for that. Gave us a boost. Probably it took 1hr+ to hike up to the 1st stop and walk down, but worth it. See more..
4.0 Orang Utan Island (81 reviews)
- Excellent Place, Ignore the Negative Reviews
Nature & Wildlife Areas

I am once again surprised at the mixed reviews on a place that is a true gem. Rented a car to drive from Penang to the Cameron Highlands (and beyond) and specifically awoke at 5am (after being out until 2am + 12-hour jet lag) to get the first ferry out to see the orangutans. The orangutans are indeed behind wire/cages, but if you actually listen to the guided tour you'll realize these are introverted animals that aren't supposed to interact with humans at all. This is a rehabilitation center to help stabilize and eventually grow the population as they are at risk of extinction due to human encroachment. Will make a point to visit their Borneo location on my next trip to Asia in 2019. Take the southern of the two bridges connecting Penang to the mainland by the way. See more..
4.0 Foo Lin Kong Temple (72 reviews)
- Beautiful Temple at Beautiful Island
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

The temple is quite big, but it's serene, nice, and calming. It has mini great wall of China that being built circling the hill at the back of the temple, which at the end, lead you to a mini fish and turtle ponds. The view is really beautiful from the top (highest point of the temple, where the word stone located) you can see the beach and the sea, as well as the entire landscape of the temple. The temple also the oldest religious site at the island, as well as the biggest Buddhist temple. It's worth of your visit if you spend more than a day at the island, and during my visit, there is a cute dog relaxing around, too :) See more..