Malaysia

The name Taiping is made up of two Chinese characters 太 (tai - 'great') and 平 (ping - 'peace'). With a population of 245,182 (in 2013), it is the second largest town in Perak after Ipoh, the state capital. The discovery of tin deposits in…
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The name Taiping is made up of two Chinese characters 太 (tai - 'great') and 平 (ping - 'peace'). With a population of 245,182 (in 2013), it is the second largest town in Perak after Ipoh, the state capital. The discovery of tin deposits in…
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I booked 3 nights (including the Malaysia day holiday) on Agoda at the Sojourn Beds & Cafe for Myr133 total and then Sunday night for Myr38 - I was the only person in the room the whole time (although there were more guests Friday…
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Hainanese chicken rice for Myr5.50 at Kedai Kopi Kok Beng (海南鸡饭) - it was pretty good or better than what you get in a KL mall (and half the price 😄): "In 2007, Guang Ming Daily and local terrestrial television channel aired a TV show…
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There is a sign apologizing for any delay in service at Lian Thong Restaurant (联通茶室) as the staff are all senior citizens. My first breakfast included two toasts w/ 2 soft boiled eggs (Myr4.20), deep fried brinjal or egg plant (Myr8.50)…
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Yut Sun Restaurant is around 100 years old (I believe its considered halal); but the old school non-A/C kopitiam shophouse was closed for Malaysia Day - this is their air conditioned restaurant across the street. They are famous for their…
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Potatoes in gravy and roti sayur at Yut San Restaurant for Myr10 as I saw both on the google reviews and asked for them as I did not see them on the menu (then I noticed the wall menu with prices when I put my glasses on....). I had their…
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Muzium Perak is the oldest museum in Malaysia and highlights the history of the state. It was founded in 1883 by Sir Hugh Low, the fourth British Resident of Perak (1877 to 1889). It owes its establishment to the fund-raising efforts of…
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Established in 1961, Taiping Zoo is the oldest zoo in Malaysia and is actually pretty decent for a zoo - especially for one in a fairly small Asian city. It covers 36 acres (15 ha) and exhibits 1300 animals representing 180 species of…
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The Taiping Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik Taiping) is the first public garden established during the British rule in Malaysia - it was originally a mining ground before it was established as a public garden in 1880. The idea of a public garden…
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The Taiping Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik Taiping) is the first public garden established during the British rule in Malaysia - it was originally a mining ground before it was established as a public garden in 1880. The idea of a public garden…
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Operating since 1933, Antong Coffee Mill (安东咖啡厂) is one of the oldest coffee factories in Malaysia and you can help yourself to lots of free samples. The mill preserves the traditional way of roasting coffee i.e. using wood-fired ovens.…
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The 10:33AM KTM ETS train from KL Sentral to Taiping was only MYR40 (30% discount on top of this being the cheapest train of the day) for the Malaysia Day holiday. It arrives in Taiping at 13:59 (and continues onward to the Thai border).…
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While the current state capital of Perak had bigger heydays during the early 20th century, it is now better known amongst Malaysians for its excellent restaurants, hawkers, and famous local dishes. Old residents are returning to their…
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While the current state capital of Perak had bigger heydays during the early 20th century, it is now better known amongst Malaysians for its excellent restaurants, hawkers, and famous local dishes. Old residents are returning to their…
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