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A historical beacon filled with quaint landmarks, the 150-year old town of Kuala Kangsar is an intriguing mixture of heritage, culture and old world charm.  Just 30 minutes away from Ipoh, the state’s oldest district is also the royal town of Perak where Istana Iskandariah, the Sultan’s palace resides. History buffs can begin their heritage trail by taking a nostalgic walk up Bukit Chandan.  Breathe in the clean fresh air and enjoy the scenic views of Sungai Perak while exploring historical buildings such as the  Malay College and   Clifford School  (both over 100 years old), the breathtaking  Masjid Ubudiah ,  the royal palace Istana Iskandariah  and the picturesque  Galeri Sultan Azlan Shah .   Also not to be missed is the oldest rubber tree in Jalan Raja Chulan, which is also one of the two oldest rubber trees in Malaysia.  It originated from nine seedlings brought from Brazil by an English botanist in 1877 and is sti...

CHERATING - THE MAGICAL LAND OF SUN, SAND, SEA & SURF Cherating is a famous beach town not only famous to Malaysians, but to surfers and beach bums alike worldwide. About 47km north of Kuantan, the beach town is a hidden enclave along the famed stretch of Cherating Beach – immaculate and breath taking – lining the east coast of the Peninsular. So much so that the famous Club Mediterranee, commonly known as Club Med, set up its first Asia resort in Cherating. Cherating is also a rendezvous point for surfers all over the world. The old Cherating Village has been known as ‘Surfer’s Haven’ since the 70’s, and every year without fail, surfers will return to Cherating to meet up with friends, and to test out the surf the South China Sea waves. The old Cherating Village has a blend of modern and traditional. A stretch of road about 1km long runs parallel to the beach, dotted with charming and comfortable chalets, many of which face the beachfront. Cherating has the perfe...