{"id":3729,"date":"2018-01-30T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/?p=3729"},"modified":"2022-07-20T22:35:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T22:35:44","slug":"6-hidden-gems-taiping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/asia\/6-hidden-gems-taiping\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Hidden Gems of Taiping"},"content":{"rendered":"

Perak\u2019s major cities are all about nostalgia and Taiping<\/a> is no exception. As a town of many firsts, Taiping now is being overshadowed by state capital Ipoh, but what it lacks in buzz, it makes up with charm and a sense of timelessness.<\/p>\n

Six Amazing Things to Do in Taiping<\/h2>\n

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1. Stroll along Taiping Lake Gardens<\/h2>\n

Taiping\u2019s brightest gem is an emerald in the form of the 100-year old Lake Gardens. It is a vast evergreen park designed around former tin mining ponds and surrounded by gorgeous rain trees as old as the park itself.<\/p>\n

The Lake Gardens is one big community centre where all walks of life would congregate every evening, especially on weekends. I would join in the fun by renting a paddleboat and row around the lake before going on a long breezy stroll.<\/p>\n

\"Taiping\u00a0Photo Credit: @0wlskull<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"TaipingPhoto Credit: @sunnycct<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Keeping with the theme of nature, I highly recommend staying at Sentosa Villa<\/a>. Neatly tucked in alongside a river at the foothills of the Bintang mountain range, this resort offers a variety of stays from cosy cottages to two-storey wooden family villas across a sprawling orchard.<\/p>\n

2. Take a Hike up Bukit Larut<\/h2>\n

The backdrop of Lake Gardens is the mighty Bukit Larut, a former colonial hill station left relatively untouched. Visitors can take the jeep all the way to the top, but for those seeking a challenge like me, you can hike your way up along the 13 km single-track paved road.<\/p>\n

The trek involves a change of flora as the jungle is slowly replaced with giant fern trees and thick bamboo. At the peak, the forest opens up to a bunch of cottages and an observation tower. Climb the tower to catch sweeping views of Taiping, and if it\u2019s a really clear day, you may even be able to see the Straits of Melaka.<\/p>\n

\"Bukit\u00a0Photo Credit: @ilhamritzzney<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

3. Indulge in Taiping\u2019s Hometown Food<\/h2>\n

I always have an affinity to Taiping\u2019s food because most eateries are mom-and-pop shops still run by the same family to this day. I\u2019ll be spoiled by hearty plates of soul-comforting food like Yut Sun\u2019s Hainanese Chicken Chop and Ansari\u2019s thirst-quenching bowl of Cendol.<\/p>\n

My favourite place to go for evening bites is the Larut Matang Food Court, also known as Cashier Market by locals. It is home to more than 100 food stalls that serve up everything imaginable like Mee Combat\u2019s Indian-Muslim fried noodles, Popiah Omar\u2019s spring rolls and Ah Leng\u2019s Char Kuey Teow.<\/p>\n

\"Yut<\/p>\n

\"Ansari\u2019s<\/p>\n

4. Take a Day Trip to Kuala Sepetang<\/h2>\n

Twenty minutes away from Taiping is Kuala Sepetang<\/a>, a quaint fishing village on the coast that has seen better days. However, it is gaining recognition from urbanites seeking an escape from the city life and an increase in ecotourism activities.<\/p>\n

Start your day in Kuala Sepetang with a massive bowl of Mee Udang, or shrimp noodles followed by a visit to Chuah\u2019s Charcoal Factory, the few places where local logs are baked in giant oval kilns. The second half of the day is best spent on a mangrove tour where you will visit a fish farm, sight local eagles and if you\u2019re lucky, spot a few pink Irrawaddy dolphins!<\/p>\n

\"Kuala\u00a0Photo Credit: P\u00e5l Skeggs @pskeggs<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"KualaPhoto Credit: @baycy<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Happy 8 Retreat<\/a> is the perfect accommodation to experience a glimpse of the rural life. It is recognisable by a giant eagle fronting the building and is situated right on the riverbank on top of a fishmonger\u2019s warehouse. Hang out on the balcony of your individually decorated timber room and catch fishing boats passing by as the sun slowly sets over the horizon.<\/p>\n

5. Get Brewing at Antong Coffee Mill<\/h2>\n

Antong Coffee Mill is the oldest coffee mill in the country, founded in 1933 and still in operation. I love the aroma of coffee beans that emanates through the compound and the traditional method of roasting using firewood sourced from Kuala Sepetang.<\/p>\n

The coffee beans are double roasted whereby after the first roast, the beans are poured together with sugar and butter for further roasting. The result is a harden caramelised mixture that is left to cool before being crushed, blended and grounded into its final form of coffee powder.<\/p>\n

\"Antong\u00a0Photo Credit: @_zixinh<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"AntongPhoto Credit: @anis_skramz<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

6. Go Back in Time on the Taiping Heritage Trail<\/h2>\n

Taiping is one of the few cities that sprung up during the colonial era, and it has a fair share of heritage buildings rightfully preserved up to this day. The Taiping Heritage Trail has more than 30 buildings on the list and covers many ethnic and religious landmarks of the city.<\/p>\n

Western architecture is still prominent such as the Neo-Classical Perak Museum, the Neo-Romanesque King Edward VII School and the wood-and-cast iron structure of Central Market. Other buildings that are still pillars of the local community worth checking out include Hokkien Association Building, All-Saints Church and Masjid Melayu.<\/p>\n

\"TaipingPhoto Credit: @farinairwani<\/a><\/em><\/span>Photo Credit: @baycy<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s only a matter of time before a town as pristine as Taiping garners the attention it deserves. In the meantime, enjoy all these hidden gems found in this rainy city like I do \u2013 by soaking it all in.<\/p>\n

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