Kuala Kangsar

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Kuala Kangsar the royal town of Perak. is easily accessible either via the North-South Expressway [1] and Keretapi Tanah Melayu. It was here that the first rubber tree was planted in the then Malaya, by the English botanist Henry Nicholas Ridley. This rubber tree still stands today in the compound of the Majlis Perbandaran Kuala Kangsar.

[edit] Get in

The main gateway to the town is via North-South Expressway, though Keretapi Tanah Melayu (railways) operates daily services from Kuala Lumpur and Penang. The old [[2]] Federal Route One is an alternative for those who want a leisurely drive to Kuala Kangsar.

[edit] Get around

Walking to the various attractions is recommended for those who are fit, but driving around enables the visitor to explore the outskirts.

[edit][add listing] See

  • Malay College Kuala Kangsar Malay College Kuala Kangsar is one of the premier schools in Malaysia. Its was founded by 4 sultans from the Negeri-negeri Melayu Bersekutu, as result of their desire to spearhead the future of Malays. They were Sultan Idris (Perak), Sultan Sulaiman (Selangor), Sultan Ahmad (Pahang) dan Yang Dipertuan Besar Mohd Shah (Negeri Sembilan). Known as Eton of the East, it has produced a good number of Malay leaders and politicians.
  • [[3]] The beautiful Ubudiah mosque was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback, a government architect who is notably credited for the design of the Ipoh railway station and the Kuala Lumpur railway station. Construction began in 1910 but it was abandoned during World War I. It was also delayed when the then crown prince's elephant walked over and cracked the imported Italian marble floor. The mosque was finally completed in 1919.
  • [[4]] The Sultan's Palace, Istana Iskandariah is another legacy of British architect serving in the then Malaya.
  • Clifford Secondary School or Sekolah Menengah Clifford, Kuala Kangsar was originally a Malay School which was started in 1897. In that same year, it was referred as the Government English School and also called Hogan School in recognition of its first headmaster, one James Percival Charles Hogan.
  • [[5]] Sultan Abdu Jalil bridge which connects the town of Kuala Kangsar to Sayong where village craftsmen produce the Labu Sayong.
  • Kuala Kangsar Clock Tower right in the middle of the town, which incidentally serves as the round-about for traffic management.
  • The Laksa stalls (Medan Selera Sungai Perak).
  • Labu Sayong, a traditional water pitcher (containers) for storing drinking water are a cottage industry in Kampong Sayong. Interestingly, these water containers provide natural referigeration and the water stored are cold when kept overnight in the container. See how they are made by driving to the village.

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Have a family picnic at Ulu Kenas Waterfall which is located within the Ulu Kenas Forest Reserve. Facilities available are basic, and only on weekends the stalls selling food items and snacks are opened. Bring your own food to enjoy your jungle waterfall picnic.
  • Take a ferry ride across Perak River in the passenger ferry boats plying very frequently between the town and Kampong Sayong Tebing.

The fare is MYR0.20 or 20sen but you get a 10 minute ride on the ferry to experience the local lifestyle. Its worth it!

[edit][add listing] Buy

  • A variety of souvenirs from Labu Sayong, handicrafts, mengkuang mats, keris, traditional fish traps, parangs (long knives) and foodstuffs at and around Jalan Tebing, Kuala Kangsar.

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  • Laksa while available in many parts of Malaysia, with slight variations, one unique feature of the Kuala Kangsar Laksa is the Laksa, (the vermicelli, or "meehoon" itself. Almost all the Laksa vendors here serve their "laksa vermicelli" freshly made. Thus, the texture is more savouring compared to the the dried vermicelli which are first soaked prior to being served.
  • Masak Lemak Ikan Patin a delicious Malay dish, served with rice. The Ikan Patin ( a river fish of the cat fish family) is cooked in coconut milk with herbs, spices and condimums with the formidable "cili api" (Thai pepper). Small eateries along the Tebing of the town serves this dish. Find the jetty for the passenger boat to Sayong and these eateries can never be missed.

[edit][add listing] Drink

Cendol Kuala Kangsar, which in the local dialect is pronounced as "cendoi."

[edit][add listing] Sleep

in Kampong Kledang, Kota Lama Kiri. Each of their bungalows (sleeps up to 8 people) are furnished with gas oven, refrigerator and air-conditioned.Bookings in advance is recommended as Kuala Kangsar is lacking in travel accommodation especially during weekends. Contact no. (6) 012 2150525.

  • Resort Safari Sungei Perak offers decent accommodation at reasonable rates. Contact them at Jalan Daeng Selili, 33000 Kuala Kangsar Perak, Malaysia. Telephone +605 777 2020/21/28 and Fax +605 777 2029.

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[edit] Get out

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