Clusters

1st District Cluster: Greater Ipoh

The Greater Ipoh District Cluster covers Gopeng, Batu Gajah, and the city of Ipoh itself, including certain parts of Kuala Kangsar. Greater Ipoh is truly a foodie’s paradise as it is considered as one of the best food destinations in Perak. Adding to that, Ipoh also ranks amongst the Top 3 Best Coffee Towns in Asia according to Lonely Planet.

Ecotourism

Historical

  • TT5 Tin Dredge
  • Kellie’s Castle
  • Tambun Cave
  • Panglima Kinta Mosque

Food, Arts & Culture

  • Salt-Baked Chicken
  • Ipoh White Coffee
  • Nasi Ganja
  • Ipoh Mural Art Trail

Recreational & Theme Park

  • Kinta Riverwalk
  • Light and Sound (Ipoh Padang)
  • Silverlakes Village Outlet
  • Lost World of Tambun

2nd District Cluster: Central Perak, Manjung, Lumut & Pangkor Island

The Second District Cluster groups Central Perak, Manjung, Lumut and Pangkor Island together. This cluster is well known for its rural tourism attractions on top of culture and heritage. It also highlights historical monuments and ecotourism hotspots!

Ecotourism

  • Giam Island
  • Mangrove Swamp Park
  • Teluk Batik Beach

Historical

  • Pangkor Inscription Stone
  • Pasir Salak Historical Complex
  • Pangkor Gallery
  • Dutch Fort, Pangkor
  • Masjid Al-Badr 1000 Selawat, Pangkor
  • Masjid Cina, Pangkor

Edutourism

  • UTP (Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS)

Food, Arts & Culture

  • Bubur Perak
  • Labu Sayong Tiga Island
  • Laksa Pangkor
  • Misa Island Cultural Village, Bota Kiri

3rd District Cluster: Taiping, Kuala Sepetang, Selama & Kerian

The Third District Cluster comprises Taiping, Kuala Sepetang, Selama and Kerian. These quaint towns hold many hidden treasures that even the locals might not know unless they go scouting for them or with the help of an experienced travel guide.

Ecotourism

  • Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary
  • Orang Utan Island
  • Lata Tebing Tinggi
  • Lata Damak
  • Ban Pecah, Tanjung Piandang
  • Dolphin @ Kuala Sepetang
  • Maxwell Hill

Historical

  • Clock Tower
  • Perak Museum
  • Taiping Lake Garden

Food, Arts & Culture

  • Prawn Noodles Kuala Sepetang
  • Antong Coffee
  • Homestay Bukit Gantang

Recreational & Theme Park

4th District Cluster: Kuala Kangsar, Lenggong, Gerik & Pengkalan Hulu

The Fourth Cluster includes the Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar and its neighbouring districts: Lenggong, Gerik (Royal Belum) and Pengkalan Hulu. Expect a royal experience when visiting these destinations because you will be fascinated by the architecture, surrounding nature and local delicacies!

Ecotourism

  • Puteri Cave
  • Kooi River Waterfall
  • Houseboat Royal Belum

Food, Arts & Culture

  • Kampung Beng Homestay
  • Tiang 16 House
  • Labu Sayong
  • Kuala Mu Craft
  • Kebebe
  • Laksa Kuala Kangsar

Edutourism

  • USAS (Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah)

Historical

5th District Cluster: Teluk Intan & Bagan Datuk

Teluk Intan and Bagan Datuk falls under the Fifth District Cluster. Appreciate the tales that echo along the streets of the Heritage Trail, capture Instagram-worthy moments, and savour the memories at these mesmerising locations.

Ecotourism

  • Sky Mirror @ Bagan Datuk
  • Pulau Bangau River Cruise
  • Pulau Bangau
  • Sunflower Garden

Food, Arts & Culture

  • Seafood (Udang Galah/ Giant Freshwater Prawn)
  • Homestay Bagan Datuk

Historical

6th District Cluster: Tanjung Malim, Sungkai & Tapah

The last District Cluster combines Tanjung Malim, Sungkai and Tapah. Home to the Sultan Idris University of Education (Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris), the future generations of this country are nurtured within this cluster. It is also a must-visit for those who enjoy water-based activities because this cluster possesses notable hot springs and rivers.

Ecotourism

  • Ujana Muallim
  • Ulu Slim White Water Rafting
  • Lata Kinjang

Historical

  • National Education Museum

Recreational & Theme Park

Food, Arts & Culture

  • Bamboo Rice
  • Sarang Art Hub
  • Yik Mun Pau (Steamed Buns)

Edutourism

  • UPSI (Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris)