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Perak - The Silver State |
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As you leave the
busy hub of Selangor and head north towards Perak, the
character of the land changes from an urban profile to a
scenic, undulating countryside. Here and there, you will
glimpse pleasant plots of farmland, palm oil and rubber
plantations. The magnificent view is set against a
background of green jungle and jagged limestone hills.
Covering some 21,000 sq. km., Perak lies between Kedah in
the north and Selangor to the south. The Main Range
mountains cut across the state of Perak, standing in
dramatic juxtaposition to the flat, steaming plains of the
western coastline.
Perak's capital, Ipoh is a slow-moving, quiet town full of
quaint old bungalows and is famed for its simple yet
excellent hawker food. The hawker fare here has such an
excellent reputation that it is not unusual for Malaysians
from other towns to drive for up to three hours just for a
bowl of delicious noodles!
Perak has a western coastline facing the Straits of Melaka
and not far off its coast are a number of islands. The
nearest is Pangkor Island, off the coastal town of Lumut.
Pangkor's unique island lifestyle offers visitors a variety
of experiences and some outstanding beaches. And wait until
you taste the cheap, fresh and delicious seafood here!
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