Bukit Merah Laketown Waterpark, the leading lakefront resort in the northern part of Malaysia is packed with attractions like waterpark, eco-sanctuary and the Orang Utan Island where the orang utan comes all the way from Sarawak as well as more lake and outdoor activities. While you enjoy your getaway here, you don’t have to worry about accommodations as there’s a resort here complete with all themes of accommodation for you to choose from. There are also themed-shopping areas and entertainment places, banquet and function facilities. Approximately 600ha of the development here is reserved for the theme park.

Add: Jalan Bukit Merah, Semanggol, 33400 Taiping, Perak
Tel: 05-8908888
Fax: 05-8908000

Strategically sited at the foot of Tambun Caves, this biggest park in Malaysia can be found at the heart of Ipoh. The Lost World of Tambun approximately 40-acre, will definitely bring you back to the ancient world where you find yourself in a lost civilization. Hot mineral water of Tambun hot springs filled the pool in Lost World of Tambu. It really does need a lot of hard work to carry out this challenging project.

Add: No. 1, Persiaran Lagun Sunway 1, Sunway City Ipoh, 31150 Ipoh, Perak
Tel: 05-5428888
Fax: 05-5428899

If you like spas, you’ll definitely like hot springs as well. People believed that with the natural springs, it helps cure and detoxify body toxic hence the tradition gained slight popularity among the moderns. If you feel your body is tense up or your muscle feeling stiffs with stiff joints, then head down to Sungai Klah Hot Springs Park and soak yourself here. There’s also a private space, the Jacuzzi, for family who prefers privacy when enjoying the hot spring soak. There’s also a popular activity that is a must to do when you are at the hot spring which is the egg-boiling. The 100°C water temperature here is hot enough to make your hard-boiled eggs while basket is provided. Hot spring parks are definitely cheaper than you spending in spas.

Add: Sungkai, 35600 Kuala Kangsar, Perak
Tel: 05-4388801
Fax: 05-4388805

The state park here, also the second largest protected jungle area after Taman Negara, is said to have the potential to be the world-class protected virgin jungle area because the park is located at a large land area with special landscapes. Over here in Royal Belum State Park, activities like jungle trekking, overnight stay at Bumbun (Wildlife Observation Hide), visits to orang asli settlement, angling or fishing, bird watching, boating, camping and many more is available here for you to explore.

Add: Perak State Park Corporation, Tingkat 1, Kompleks Pejabat Kerajaan Negeri Daerah Hulu Perak, 33300 Gerik, Perak
Tel: 05-7914543
Fax: 05-7912641

Gua Tempurung, situated at Gopeng, is made of five domes, with a ceiling looking like the coconut shells, the domes are huge enough to house in stalagmites and stalactites that were formed during the years. Different domes here are different in the sense of their temperature, water level, the content of minerals and marble. If you happen to have decided to explore the cave, there’s a few tour guides that you get to choose from. Visitors can be rest assured that the walkway is safe and it’s built for visitor’s convenience. Visitors can also choose to pick the short tour where they only give basic information of the cave and for those adventure lovers, you can opt for the long tour usually takes about 2 to 3 and a half hours. You’ll get to see a variety of stalactite and stalagmite where some is still in the process of growing.

Add: APT Consortium Sdn Bhd, Suite 3.07, Level 3, Megoplex, Jalan Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah, 31350 Ipoh, Perak
Tel: 05-3188555
Fax: 05-3188557

Taiping, besides the infamous Lake Gardens, there’s also another famous hangout place for the children called Zoo Taiping. Situated in the Lake Gardens, the zoo had come up with an expansion program and includes the new ‘Open Concept’ animal enclosure.

Add: Jalan Pekeliling, Taman Tasik Taiping, 34000 Taiping, Perak
Tel: 05-8086577
Fax: 05-8066025

Besides the Zoo Taiping, there’s another attraction call the Night Safari. Taiping Night Safari is where it is open for visit only when night falls as the animals were displayed under the special lighting. Animals that are only active at nights will be the center of attraction under the lights that look just like the moonlight. The main concept of this Night Safari is actually to bring visitors to experience the wildlife habitats. Visitors will be requested to make minimal noise while you are at your visit in order to listen to the sounds of the creatures. Another restriction to it is torch lights and camera flashes as they’ll disturb the display.

Add: Jalan Pekeliling, Taman Tasik Taiping, 34000 Taiping, Perak
Tel: 05-8086577
Fax: 05-8066025

National Stud Farm Perak is Malaysia’s first and only recognized pure-bred breeding and was seen registered in the Malaysian Stud Book way back in 1996. Perak was chosen as the weather and environment here is suitable for breeding. The natural ground, services and facilities here as well as the flat and gentle land is said to be advantageous to the breeding. The breeding takes about 2 and a half months starting in the mid of September and ends at early December. Experienced staffs will be there to look after the horses. The staffs are well-trained to see to each animal’s need and monitoring their development.

Add: Jalan Chemor, Tanjong Rambutan, 31250 Perak
Tel: 05-5332144
Fax: 05-5334900

If you choose to take a peek at the rural area of Perak, Perak River Safari is where you should go. An ideal place to witness yourself some of the rural scene here and visiting the historical sites, you can also rent the kayaks and canoes to enjoy the adventure. There are tour packages that include jungle trekking, mountain climbing, fishing, bird watching, diving and many more including courses. Since 1989, Perak River Safari has been conducted numerous river cruises and adventurous holidays with exciting packages. If you want to understand in in-depth the life of the orang asli, come to the orang asli village and spend your nights there.

Add: No. 1 Lorong Lang Buana, Kampung Jawang, Salak Utara, 31050 Sg. Siput, Perak
Fax: 05-7576306