2026 guide
Ipoh's cave temples and old town, Pangkor island and the Lenggong Valley archaeology site.
Last updated 31 October 2026 ยท 16 places ยท 12 places
โก Quick answer ยท Last updated 31 October 2026
The must-visit places in Perak are Ipoh Old Town (Day Trips from KL, Ipoh), Royal Belum State Park (National Parks & Rainforest, Gerik), Pangkor Laut Resort (Luxury Resorts, Lumut) and Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley (Heritage Sites, Lenggong).
Pulau Pangkor, Pangkor, Perak
A small fishing island off Lumut with a Dutch fort ruin, Teluk Nipah beach and fresh seafood. Easy ferry access makes it popular for weekend trips.
Don't miss: Teluk Nipah beach and Coral Beach for snorkelling
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Chenderiang, Tapah, Perak
A tall, wide cascade you can see from the car park, with natural pools and a trail to the upper tiers. Managed with the local Orang Asli community, and the tiered layout makes it easy to pick your own spot to splash.
Don't miss: The view of the whole fall from the lower pool before you climb
Lata Iskandar, Tapah, Perak
A roadside waterfall on the way up to Cameron Highlands, perfect for a quick leg-stretch. It is cool, free and busy, with a row of stalls selling local snacks and strawberries.
Don't miss: The wide, stepped cascade right beside the road
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Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak
Malaysia's oldest hill station and wettest spot, reached by a steep tarmac road, a jeep or a proper hike. Cool air, tea gardens and a mist that makes every photo moody.
Don't miss: Summit trail to Gunung Hijau and the lookout at Bukit Caufield
Sungai Kinjang, Tapah, Perak
Perak's highest peak and the second highest in Peninsular Malaysia, for serious jungle trekkers only. It demands multi-day planning and respect.
Don't miss: The summit camp and mossy ridgeline
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Belum-Temengor, Gerik, Perak
A 130-million-year-old rainforest reached by boat across Temenggor Lake, with hornbills, Rafflesia, hot springs and rare tigers and elephants. Visits are with licensed operators who arrange permits and boats.
Don't miss: Boat safaris to hornbill roosts and Rafflesia sightings
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Taman Tasik Taiping, Taiping, Perak
Often called the oldest museum in Malaysia, set in a colonial-style building next to Taiping's lake gardens. It has ethnological collections, weapons and a section on Perak's history.
Don't miss: The colonial building itself and its Perak ethnology gallery
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Lenggong, Perak
A UNESCO-listed valley with some of the oldest open-air archaeological sites in Southeast Asia, including the 11,000-year-old Perak Man. The visitor gallery and the sites around Lenggong are quiet and easy to visit.
Don't miss: Perak Man at the Lenggong Archaeology Gallery and the Bukit Jawa and Kota Tampan sites
Batu Gajah, Perak
A half-finished Scottish-Moorish mansion built by a Scottish planter, abandoned after he died, with a wild ghost-story reputation. The unfinished rooms and rooftop are great for photos.
Don't miss: The rooftop terraces and the secret tunnel story
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Tambun, Ipoh, Perak
Part water park, part petting zoo, part hot spring, all set against Ipoh's limestone cliffs. The night park with hot spring and ride tunnel is a local family favourite.
Don't miss: The Tin Valley hot springs and the Tiger Valley water section
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Bukit Merah, Taiping, Perak
A lakeside water park beside Bukit Merah's resort and orang utan island. The vibe is old-school family fun with a cheap ticket.
Don't miss: Lakeside slides with views over the reservoir
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Pulau Pangkor Laut, Lumut, Perak
A private island with its own rainforest, where stilted Spa Village villas hover over a bay and you hop around by buggy. It is one of the older names in Malaysian island luxury and still feels special. Reach it by resort speedboat from Marina Island Pangkor.
Don't miss: Over-the-water villas at Emerald Bay
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Kampung Pintu Padang, Gopeng, Perak
Glamping packages with breakfast and free bike rental, plus easy access to Gopeng's white-water rafting and jungle trails. Great base for an adventure weekend.
Don't miss: Rafting on Sungai Kampar combined with a stay
Kampung Jahang, Gopeng, Perak
Gravelled lots right on the river with power points and activities, a proper campsite for families. Waking to the sound of the river is the whole point.
Don't miss: Riverside lots near rafting spots
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Taman Ipoh Jaya, Ipoh, Perak
One of Ipoh's popular weekly pasar malam with local snacks and fresh produce.
Don't miss: Local snacks like pau and kuih
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Old Town, Ipoh, Perak
Ipoh is 2.5h from KL, with white coffee, cave temples and murals. KTM ETS trains run every 30 min from KL Sentral.
Don't miss: White coffee at Nam Heong
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