Perak Archives - Fun N' Taste https://funntaste.com/tag/perak/ #1 Food Reviews & Places Website For Malaysians Wed, 26 Sep 2018 00:49:31 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://funntaste.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cropped-fnt-icon-32x32.jpg Perak Archives - Fun N' Taste https://funntaste.com/tag/perak/ 32 32 12 Most Instagram-worthy Places In Malaysia To Visit In 2018 https://funntaste.com/12-instagram-worthy-places-in-malaysia/ Fri, 29 Dec 2017 09:17:15 +0000 http://funntaste.com/?p=3887 Instagram is often the digital place to look for travel inspiration. With 2018 approaching, you probably already start planning out your road trips around the country and think about what kind of attractions shot would work nicely with your Instagram feed. Here we’ve listed down 12 Most Instagram-worthy Places at all across Malaysia. 1. House of Rainbow, Kuala …

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Instagram is often the digital place to look for travel inspiration. With 2018 approaching, you probably already start planning out your road trips around the country and think about what kind of attractions shot would work nicely with your Instagram feed.

Here we’ve listed down 12 Most Instagram-worthy Places at all across Malaysia.

1. House of Rainbow, Kuala Perlis @ Perlis

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The House of Rainbow at paddy fields in Perlis is famous for being used as a location for Malaysian movie Great Day. On top of that, with its clear blue sky and delightful green field, this picturesque landscape is a paradise for photographers.

2. Frog Hill, Seberang Perai @ Penang

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Nicknamed the “Jiuzhaigou of Malaysia”, it’s certainly a must to drop by Frog Hill at Seberang Perai when you’re heading to the north. The view of this nature reserve is absolutely stunning, most likely making it the one of the most Instagram-worthy spot in mainland Penang.

3. Kong Heng Square, Ipoh @ Perak

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Bustles with old school charms, Kong Heng Square is a three-storey neo-classical colonial shophouse building that houses top Instagram-worthy cafes, a barbershop, a library and an inner courtyard with stairway leading to the guest rooms.

4. Masjid Terapung Al-Hussain Mosque, Kuala Perlis @ Perlis

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Beautiful mosque always makes for the best photos, but it’s a lot better when it’s back-dropped by ocean straits. This floating mosque in particular has corals, pebbles, marbles and quartz adorn its walls.

5. Colmar Tropicale, Bukit Tinggi @ Pahang

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The Colmar Tropicale being a French-themed Resort is a beautiful place to visit and relax. This picturesque village is built after the lovely 18th century city of Colmar in Alsace, France and houses quaint French cafés, art galleries, lively street performances, and plenty of exciting activities for visitors of all ages – to Instagram (and do).

6. Danga Bay, Skudai @ Johor

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Danga Bay or Teluk Danga is the largest recreational park in the city of Johor Bahru. With over 20 fun-filled activities, it’s a place where you can have fun and take great photos with great background, such as the carousel which is festooned with twinkling bulbs.

7 . Sky Mirror Sasaran Beach, Kuala Selangor @ Selangor

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Sasaran Beach or better known as “Sky Mirror” forms as the shallow waters of this island reflects the sky in all its going, therefore creating many photography opportunities for all. To observe the magnificent sky mirror phenomena which happens only twice a month is certainly worth an hour drive from KL to Kuala Selangor.

8 . Lambir Hills National Park, Miri @ Sarawak

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With its picturesque waterfalls, astonishing bird-watching and tall trees, Lambir Hills National Park is hugely popular among tourists, as well as the local particularly at the weekends who travel there for a day visit.

9. Langkawi Sky Bridge, Langkawi @ Kedah

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The Langkawi Sky Bridge is one of the most popular attractions in Langkawi. It provides a myriad of opportunities to snap that Insta-worthy shot. The distinctive inclined tower and mountain top location also makes this attraction a must go when you’re in Pulau Langkawi.

10. Street Art Graffiti Building, Kota Kinabalu City @ Sabah

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The Street Art Graffiti Building is a rundown building left with remnants of local art. The art has changed over time but the place is still colourful and its free form of expression has grabbed many tourists attention to come for a few snapshots.

11. Crystal Mosque, Kuala Terengganu @ Terengganu

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With a predominately Muslim population in our country, it is not surprising another mosque is being included into this list. The Crystal Mosque is thought to be one of the most beautiful mosques in the world, and is so named because it is made from glass and steel.

12. Cheong Fatt Tze’s Blue Mansion, George Town @ Penang

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The Cheong Fatt Tze mansion, also known as Blue Mansion, is one of the most clicked spots in the city. The mansion is now a hotel, comprises 18 guestrooms are filled with 19th century art, curios and antiques. The indigo-blue coloured wall screams for an OOTD to be taken there right now.

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10 Best Things To Do In Taiping, Perak https://funntaste.com/10-things-to-do-in-taiping/ Fri, 17 Nov 2017 01:31:12 +0000 http://funntaste.com/?p=2335 Blessed with the finest gardens and well-preserved colonial architecture, Taiping is Malaysia’s historical city of many firsts, such as the Chinese temple and museum. This heritage town is located in northern Perak, which is about 3-4 hour drive from the city of Kuala Lumpur. Here are 10 best things to do in Taiping, Perak if you’re visiting …

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Blessed with the finest gardens and well-preserved colonial architecture, Taiping is Malaysia’s historical city of many firsts, such as the Chinese temple and museum. This heritage town is located in northern Perak, which is about 3-4 hour drive from the city of Kuala Lumpur.

Here are 10 best things to do in Taiping, Perak if you’re visiting this beautiful city anytime soon.

1. Head over to Taiping Lake Garden for a stroll, jog or just a fresh breath of air

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Built on top of an old mining site, Taiping Lake Garden was established as a public garden in 1880, earning them a place in the history books as the first public garden in then-Malaya. Many people said you cannot claim to have visited Taiping without stepping into this spectacular lake.

2. Observe and learn about wildlife at Zoo Taiping & Night Safari

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Whether there be petting zoos or wild animal parks, the Taiping Zoo & Night Safari is a great family destination when traveling. The Taiping Night Safari is first of its kind in Malaysia, housing more than 180 species of animals, under lighting similar to moonlight in an effort to maintain the experience of the animal’s natural habitat.

3. Learn what goes into your kopi-o at Aun Tong Coffee Mill

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For all the coffee lovers who comes to Taiping, make it a point to visit the Aun Tong Coffee Mill, the most historical coffee mill in Malaysia. Here you will be able to see the traditional way of making coffee and tasting coffee with Aun Tong biscuit, an experience that will not be found anywhere else.

4. Drop by for exercise or morning sunrise at Bukit Larut

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For those who are a bit more adventurous, Bukit Larut (formerly Maxwell Hill) is a perfect place to be. The view from top of the mountain is totally worth the trip uphill, and the calories you burn after reach the uphill makes it all the more satisfying.

5. Visit Muzium Perak, Malaysia’s first ever museum

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Muzium Perak, otherwise known as the Perak Museum, was the first museum established in Malaysia in 1883. The museum displayed show Malaysia’s history, zoology, and geology, amongst many other parts of old history that have long been forgotten.

6. Beat the tropical heat at Bukit Merah Laketown Waterpark

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The 11-acre Bukit Merah Laketown Waterpark offers many exciting attractions, such as the first Boomerang fun-slide in Malaysia, the first “Sandy Beachfront” Wave Pool in Malaysia, as well as Water Flume Rides and Body Speed Slides. There’s also specially designed children’s attractions such as the Kids Adventure River and Perak Mining Pool plus other fun facilities that promise you and your family a thrilling time.

7. Visit Ling Nam Ku Miew, the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia

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This colourful, gaudy temple is the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia. The Ling Nam Ku Miew was built on a mine lake located at the north side of the Taiping Lake in 1883. The temple worships the God of Fengshui.

8. Have fun with the family at Spritzer Ecopark

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Established by bottled water manufacturer Spritzer, this massive eco-park was opened in 2015, and it includes a mini-golf course, a rainforest walk, and the Discovery Tunnel.

9. Aboard an electric shuttle bus to explore Taiping for free

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Thanks to the collaboration between the Perak and Japanese governments, tourists can go sightseeing in Taiping via shuttle buses. Not only the buses are convenient, the buses are also environmentally friendly. The buses stop in 39 places including the Taiping Lake. Visitors can board the bus along the Taiping Heritage Trail, the Zoo, Clock Tower, or Museum.

10. Indulge in cheap local food at Larut Matang Food Court

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Larut Matang Food Court located at Jalan Panggung Wayang is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The eatery offers mostly local Chinese, Malay, and Indian cuisine, however the establishment has Western food stalls as well. Some of its popular dishes include Mee Rebus and its famous Fish Egg Char Koay Teow.

Read also: How Can Malaysians Travel To Taiwan For 7 Days With Only RM1900 In 2018

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