Attractions
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The Silver Jubilee Jetty is located at the intersection of Jalan Pekeliling (formerly Circular Road) and Jalan Maharaja Lela (formerly Birch Road). It is at one end of the Raintree Walk, further from the Zoo. History The Silver Jubilee Jetty was constructed to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of the reign of King George V of England (grandfather to Queen Read more...
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The Chinese Pagoda is located in a section of the Lake Gardens. It was constructed in the 1970s, with authentic Chinese traditional architecture and designs originating from China. The bridge is very often used as a backdrop for wedding photography. In Chinese culture, it is believed newlyweds should walk across the Pagoda to manifest success and overcome future challenges as Read more...
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The Rock Garden is located in a section of the Taiping Lake Gardens. It is a sculpture garden, with some rock sculptures dating back to the 1970’s. It is believed that the inspiration behind some of the sculptures was the hugely-popular Japanese tokusatsu television series Ultraman. The Rock Garden is a popular spot for wedding photos and Instagram shots. Read more...
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The Raintree Walk is a 650 meter path skirting the Taiping Lake Gardens, starting at the roundabout connecting Jalan Saw Ah Choy, Jalan Pekeliling, and the newer Jalan Samanea Saman and ending at the intersection of Jalan Maharajalela and Jalan Pekeliling. The stretch of Jalan Pekeliling that has now become the Raintree Walk used to be passable by cars and Read more...
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The Residence of the Secretary to the Resident is today the official residence of the District Officer of the Larut, Matang & Selama district. (He doesn’t really stay there). The building is currently closed to the public, but the exterior and compounds are still accessible. It is stop number 31 on the Taiping Heritage Trail. History The site Read more...
