Taiping

March 2, 2025

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Overview

Taiping is a town in the state of Perak, Malaysia. It was the former capital of Perak and is known for its well-preserved colonial architecture, Taiping Lake Gardens, and as one of the wettest towns in Peninsular Malaysia. Taiping is the second largest town in Perak, Malaysia

City: Taiping

State: Perak

Population: 245,182

Historical Background

Malaysia’s first tin mining town, it was the capital of Perak until 1937 and is famous for many firsts in the country’s history.

Geographic Features

Located in a valley near the Bintang Range, known for its high rainfall and lush greenery.

Transportations

Nearest Airport	Penang International Airport (nearest major)
Major Highways	North-South Expressway (E1)
Railway Connectivity	KTM ETS (Taiping Station)
Distance from Kuala Lumpur (km)	265 km
Estimated Travel Time (by Car)	~3 hours
Postal Code	34000 – 34600

Notable Features

Historic town, known for its well-preserved colonial architecture and Taiping Lake Gardens.

Climate

Climate Type	Avg. Temperature (°C)	Avg. Rainfall (mm)	Monsoon Season
Tropical Rainforest	24-31	4000	Oct – March (NE Monsoon)

Things to Do in Taiping

Taiping Lake Gardens, Bukit Larut (Maxwell Hill) and Perak Museum

Top Attactions in Taiping

Taiping Lake Gardens, Bukit Larut (Maxwell Hill), Taiping Zoo & Night Safari

Notable People & Contributions

Ng Yen Yen (former Malaysian Minister of Tourism)

Major Ethnic Groups

Ng Yen Yen (former Malaysian Minister of Tourism)

Popular Shoppings Malls

Taiping Mall, AEON Taiping

Parks & Nature Reserves

Taiping Lake Gardens, Bukit Larut (Maxwell Hill)

Night Life Entertainment

Port Weld Café, Taiping Sentral

Religious Sites

All Saints’ Church, Matang Mangrove Mosque

Final Words

Taiping, the wettest town in Malaysia, is known for its beautiful Taiping Lake Gardens, Maxwell Hill, and historic colonial buildings. A peaceful retreat for nature lovers and history fans.