Taiping, Colonial town in Larut Matang and Selama, Malaysia
Taiping stands at the base of Bukit Maxwell hill, with streets lined by traditional shophouses and surrounded by rain-soaked landscapes.
The town gained prominence during the 1840s tin mining period, becoming the first Malaysian settlement to receive municipal status in 1884.
The Perak Museum displays regional artifacts, including traditional Malay weapons and archaeological findings that represent the local heritage.
The Kamunting Industrial Estate houses numerous manufacturing facilities, while the town connects to major cities through western peninsular road networks.
Known as The Rain City, Taiping receives 3,200mm of annual rainfall, making it the wettest settlement in Peninsular Malaysia.
Location: Larut, Matang and Selama
Inception: 1874
Website: http://mptaiping.gov.my
GPS coordinates: 4.85000,100.73333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:33
Taiping Lake Gardens
435 m
Ubudiah Mosque
25.9 km
Victoria Bridge, Malaysia
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Istana Iskandariah
26.5 km
Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley
35.9 km
Birch Memorial Clock Tower
47.3 km
Han Chin Pet Soo
47.6 km
Istana Kenangan
26.6 km
Taiping War Cemetery
2.8 km
Perak State Museum
1.8 km
All Saints' Church, Taiping
1.5 km
Perak Museum
1.8 km
Square Tower
47.3 km
Muhammadiah Mosque
47.1 km
Sultan Idris Shah Mosque
47.4 km
Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery
25.6 km
Masjid Jalan Paloh, Ipoh
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Sultan Abdul Jalil Shah Bridge
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Beruas Museum
39.2 km
Darul Ridzuan Museum
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Palong Tin Museum
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Bukit Merah Lake Railway Bridge
22.4 km
Raja Muda Nazrin Bridge
29.2 km
Fantasy House Trick Art
47.5 km
Perak Tong
46.6 km
Cathay Theatre
47.9 km
Bandar Nibong Tebal
45.5 km
Matang Museum
7.6 kmReviews
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