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Taiping, Perak - a town in north west peninsula Malaysia, known for its well preserved colonial architecture, Taiping Lake Gardens, a public park with angsana trees & a lotus pond was established in 1880 on the site of an old tin mine, other tourist attractions are Taiping Zoo, Perak Museum, Maxwell Hill etc
Taiping is No 3 Most Sustainable City in the world. The recognition was given during the 2019 International Sustainable Top 100 Destinations Awards at the International Tourismus-Borse (ITB) Travel Trade Show in Berlin, Germany.
1) Taiping Lake Gardens, Perak - the 1st public green garden established during the British rule in Malaysia, the garden is located near Bukit Larut (Maxwell Hill)
Raintree Walk, Taiping Lake Gardens, Perak - a unique sight, 130 years old slumping trees, lopsided stump & cascading branches supported by metal bars !
Tasik Dayung, Taiping Lake Gardens, Perak - originally known as "Bougainvillea" Point with rows & rows of bougainvillea plants, cultivated by the Taiping Municipal Council in 1997; now a center point for water theme recreational activities for tourists !
Chinese Pagoda, Taiping Lake Gardens, Perak
2) Bukit Larut (Maxwell Hill), Taiping, Perak - located 12km from Taiping town, founded by William Edward Maxwell, a British Assistant Resident in Perak in 1884; hiking trail is 13km to summit, due to covid-19, jeep ride services to viewing point were suspended !
3) Coronation Pool, Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak
4) Taiping War Cemetery, Taiping, Perak - the final resting place for Allied personnel who were killed during World War 11, particularly the Malayan Campaign & the Japanese occupation of Malaya
5) The Taiping Prison (1879), Jalan Taming Sari, Perak
6) Perak Museum (1883), Jalan Taming Sari, Taiping, Perak - closed due to Covid-19
7) Zoo Taiping & Night Safari, Perak - entrance fee for adults Rm16 & senior citizens 60+ is Rm8
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