Kuala Kangsar
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...