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In perak, have pleasant farmland and rustic plantations set
against a background of green jungle and rugged limestone hills.
perak lies between Kedah in the north and Selangor in the south.
The Main Range cuts across the state of Peak lying in dramatic
juxtaposition to the flat plains of the western coastline.
Often
referred to as a Land of Grace, for its laid-back, timeless
beauty, perak is decided into nine districts and its major towns
include Ipoh, Kuala Kangsar, Taiping, Teluk Intan and Lumut.
Ipoh is the administrative centre and state capital while Kuala
Kangsar is the royal town.
Each district has its characteristic beauty and history, and
tourist attractions include old-style Anglo-Maly and Chinese
mansions, colonial buildings, ancient limestone caves, temples
and cool hill areas like the Bukit Larut (Maxwell Hill) station.
perak has a western coastline facing the Straits of Malacca and
not far off 9its coast are a number of offshore 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.
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