TAre you Batu Gajah nicknamed the Lucky City? This is because it is the place of his birth DYMM Sultan of Perak.
His Majesty is Sultan Azlan Shah Muhibbuddin Ibni Almarhum Sultan Yussuf Izzuddin Shah Ghafarullahu-Lah who is a Sultan of caliber, who was once the 9th Chief Justice.
Batu Gajah is actually the capital of Kinta District. This historic town is located approximately only 24 kilometers from Ipoh and is located in Sungai Terap subdistrict or close to the Bemban Industrial Area.
Therefore this city used to be famous and has its own history. Surely we also want to see activities and interesting places in Batu Gajah that can be done.
Let’s see the interesting things that are in Batu Gajah.
Matchship Legacy
If Bukit Besi, Dungun is famous as an iron ore mining site, in Batu Gajah there are some remains of dredgers used for tin mining activities.
What’s interesting about the dredgers here is that they were among the largest tin dredgers in the world at the time!
Now you can visit Tanjung Tualang to see the dredgers that used to operate around the 70s.
When you are satisfied with patrolling the dredger area, you can enjoy lobster noodles at Tanjung Tualang Giant Prawn Mee Warung which is located about 8 kilometers from this destination.
Perak State Herb Garden
The Treasure @ Taman Herba Gopeng: This destination that operates as early as 9 am is located in Kampung Kepayang and has an area of approximately 2 hectares.
This herb garden has 527 species of herb plants that have various interesting functions.
When visiting here you will be exposed to the species of herbs and their uses in daily use.
The planted plants are also divided into several parts to make it easier for every visitor to get to know them.
Among them are the Ulam-ulaman Page, the Medical Page, the Aromatic Page, the Hundred Spices Page and the Cosmetics Page.
- See Accommodation | See Map | 8:00am – 6:00pm | Batu 1, Jalan Simpang Pulai, Kg. Kepayang, Perak Batu Gajah, 31300 Gopeng, Perak
Kinta Nature Park
Taman Alam Kinta is a tourist destination for bird watching activities. According to the Malaysian Nature Society, it has become a habitat for 150 species of water birds.
Among the species of water birds that inhabit this area are kuang bird, king prawn, woodpecker, wak-wak, tiong water, diver, panglim and many more.
You can go to the observation tower to witness the behavior of each species of water bird here.
In addition, this former mine site also presents a beautiful natural scene for you.
Lubuk Timah Recreation Center
Lubuk Timah Fall: Your vacation is not complete if you don’t stop by the Lubuk Timah Recreation Center which has the attraction of a waterfall and a hot water pool.
When there is a lot of water, people say that the waterfall here is like Niagara Fall!
With equipment such as surau, gazebo, toilets and huts add more comfort for visitors to spend time here.
In addition, you are also charged an entrance fee as well as a special fee if you want to rent a gazebo.
- See Accommodation | See Map | Keramat Pulai, Simpang Pulai, 31300 Ipoh, Perak
Perak Agrotourism Resort
Want to feel the atmosphere of the village?
Perak Agrotourism Resort (PATRO) offers a 2-in-1 concept of tourism that combines elements of agriculture and tourism in a natural area.
This destination offers several activities such as playing ATVs, cycling, playing paintball, rowing boats, canoeing, seeing vegetable crops, visiting a kelulut honey factory and seeing how salted eggs are processed.
If you want to spend the night here, you can find some chalets that are prepared according to the package.
Kellie’s Castle
Kellie’s Castle was originally known as Kellas House which was built as a three-storey residence belonging to a tycoon.
This Indian palace-like structure was covered by the London Financier newspaper and has been said to be the manager’s residence of the Kellas Estate, possibly the most unique in the Far East!
It’s a shame this home couldn’t be completed because Kellie Smith passed away.
Nevertheless, this building still has its own attractive value and makes it a must-see destination when you are in Batu Gajah.
King Billah’s Palace
Raja Billah Palace was completed in 1896 using Mandailing Mansion architecture.
This two-story palace has an 8-cornered hall, a pavilion, a guest room and a common hall.
Raja Billah, who was the head of the Board at that time, often used this palace for wedding celebrations, gatherings and meetings and meetings with the local residents.
Residence of His Majesty Sultan Azlan Shah
In 2008 this house began to be restored and preserved as a gallery that exhibits the life story of His Majesty Sultan Azlan Shah from childhood to adolescence.
In the exhibition hall you can see about family genealogy, school days, sports and athletic activities and current developments.
The gallery operates from Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
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