The state of Perak in Malaysia is situated between Kedah and Selangor. Perak has a unique beauty due to its verdant green jungles and plantations interspersed with limestone hills. Tourists who visit Malaysia surely visit Perak because it offers a unique blend of historical glory with the magnificence of nature.

Perak is quite well known for its museums and historical sites. You can take a sneak peak into the glorious days of the past of Malaysia through the  various museums of Perak like the in the State Museum and the Geological Museum and the Royal Museum. The Ubudiah Mosque is a beautiful specimen of architecture which would create awe and delight in you with its high flaunting arches and serene beauty. The Birche Memorial Clock Tower is another famous historical tourist spot of Perak. Not only through some famous museums, the historical heritage of Perak very much evident in its architectural style also. In Perak you will be charmed by some beautiful Anglo-Malay mansion and will even notice a great deal of Portuguese influence in its architecture.

Perak Tong is popular tourist destination which is famous for its limestone caves and temple. The 12.8 m high sitting Buddha in the Perak Tong temple attracts lots of tourists to this quaint little place every year. Some other attractions of the Perak Tong temple are the grottoes within the caves with delicate statues of Lord Buddha. Thus the historical sights of Perak would woo you with its grandeur and delicate beauty.

Some other popular Perak attractions are the Kuala Woh Jungle Park and Kuala Hula Bird Sanctuary.  Throngs of tourists descend over this area every year to enjoy the unique beauty of Perak’s forests. If you tired of the fast life you are leading and want to find solace in the lap of nature then these nature parks and bird sanctuaries of Perak are the ideal place for you. There is a huge array of idyllic resorts in Perak too which would cater to your every modern need but yet beguile you with their primeval beauty.

Bukit Larut is a popular hill station of Perak where you will find some great specimens of Anglo Malay architecture. This quaint little hill town is a popular retreat due to its charming scenic beauty. Not only charming scenic beauty and historical sites Perak has some other attractions too.