INTRODUCTION
Perak the fourth largest of Malaysia's thirteen states after Sarawak, Sabah and Pahang, is situated on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula. Its capital is the town of Ipoh (population: half a million).
There are several tourist destinations of moderate interest within the state, but the main tourist destination would probably be Pangkor Island, about 85km from Ipoh, and Ipoh itself because of its great food.
THINGS TO DO
There are many limestone hills in the central part of the state (such as between Ipoh and Kuala Kangsar), and most of them also contain caves. Many of these hills have Chinese temples (called tong) or Hindu temples on their sides, sometimes extending into the caves. Drive through the state and look at this beautiful scenery, and visit one or more of the tong. If you're staying in Ipoh, you can take a medium-distance bus to a tong.
If you have occasion to travel to the East Coast from Perak, make sure to take the East-West Highway from Grik to Tanah Merah, Kelantan. The scenery of mountains topped by virgin jungle is gorgeous.
CUISINE
There's another place famous for its fresh seafood,in Tanjung Tualang.. an hour drive from Ipoh town.. price is considerably reasonable... and a must try drink; ice blended Sarsi with wheatgrass! goes very well with seafood during a sunny day especially =)
