The historical stories of Perak speaks not of its colonial past or of its industry. There is a period of time when people from different backgrounds and various parts of the world first came to Perak and to Malaysia. Many made fortunes and the ‘towkays’ of Perak were legendary. People from many ethnic groups from Malaysia, Asia and the West have their roots grounded in Perak. These days, visitors wishing to explore their connections are made welcome by the tourism industry. This lucrative industry guides visitors by presenting Perak’s rich history to visitors.
Perak has a green and clean environment. It has pristine natural places well managed for their conservation values. It has picturesque karst landscapes within which wild rivers and caves provide settings for outdoor activities. The beaches of Perak are packaged with the backdrop of nature. Nature is accessible. Even views from the road are of nature.
In June2016, Lonely Planet named Ipoh as the 6th best place to visit in Asia. An inscription such as this from Lonely Planet sheds light on Ipoh as not just a cosy old town, but also a great place to visit and experience the life of the locals. In 2017, Lonely Plant listed the entire state of Perak as the 9th of 10 Top Regions in the World to visit in 2017 with all the wondrous attractions to explore in Perak.
