A Must Visit in Taiping: BUKIT LARUT
After a good night’s rest, we’re ready for more adventures.
Ticketing & Information Office
After a dim sum breakfast at the kopitiam nearby Flemington Hotel, we proceeded straight to the base station of Bukit Larut. We arrived at the base station after 10 minutes drive. We parked our car further down the road due to no parking space near the gate. Our designated Land Rover was ready at around 8:30am, and our driver was Jamaluddin, who has been driving on this tarred road for 28 years.
Jamaluddin, our Land Rover driver.
Soon, the Land Rover rolled out from the base station. The ride up to the hill takes about 30 minutes, and it’s quite bumpy and full of adventures. Along the 13km road, there’re 72 hairpin bends, and the red number labeled on tree trunk or pole around the corner, is the number of corner along the road.
Trekking up to the hill on weekends has become a usual exercise for most locals, especially elders. They normally bring teapots up, and along the trail, they would collect spring water for making tea, later they would enjoy a cup of tea at the shed.
The entire hill is still pristine. The surrounding is perfectly tranquil and only filled with the sound of birds and insects. There’re several spots you could get a perfect view of Taiping city and its surrounding areas, one is from the observation tower which is located on a tableland nearby Cendana Hut. Camping is also allowed on the hill, but you can only camp at the tableland.
If you’ve been overworking, and are in need of an undisturbed getaway, Bukit Larut would be a perfect place to get closed to pristine nature.
Round Trip Land Rover Transport
Drop-off Point: Adult Fare Child Fare (age 5 – 11)
Bukit Larut Station RM 6.00 RM 3.00
Bungalow Beringin
Bungalow Permai View
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Bungalow Angkasa RM 7.00 RM 4.00
Cendana Hut
Bungalow Tempinis
Gunung Hijau Rest House
Bungalow Nest
Land Rover Service
Up 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm
Down 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm
Accommodation Options
Bukit Larut Rest House
RM 120.00 per House, 4 Rooms, can accommodate up to 10 persons.
Bungalow Beringin
RM 200.00 per House, 2 Rooms, can accommodate up to 10 persons.
Bungalow Tempinis
RM 150.00 per House, 4 Rooms, can accommodate up to 10 persons.
Gunung Hijau Rest House
RM 120.00 per House, 4 Rooms, can accommodate up to 10 persons.
Bungalow Permai View
RM 150.00 per House, 3 Rooms, can accommodate up to 10 persons.
Bungalow Nest
RM 450.00 per House (w/o F&B), 6 Rooms, can accommodate up to 29 persons.
* Package deal is available at Nest.
RM50 per person per nite (3 meals + bed), RM30 for children under 12.
Kindly contact the following:
Uncle Lee at +6019-527 9788, or
Mrs. Lee at +6012-544 0488, or
the church at +605-805 1461.
Cendana Hut
For room booking at Cendana Hut, pls. contact +605-806 1777/2777, or email kamatravel@yahoo.com.
Where to Eat on Hilltop
1. Canteen at Bukit Larut Rest House
2. Cendana Cafe at Cendana Hut
3. Self prepared. Most bungalows are equipped with kitchens, some even have caretaker to prepare meals. Pls call to ensure what you should prepare.
Contact
Bukit Larut Recreational Area Office
Tel: +605-807 7241/7243
Office Hours: 8am – 5pm
* You can ring the above number for booking Land Rover transport and accommodation.
View Bukit Larut Guide Map in a larger map
The Most Photographed Spot in Taiping: TAIPING LAKE GARDENS
After getting down from Bukit Larut, we drove around the Lake Gardens.
The Lake Gardens is located at the foot of Bukit Larut. There’s only one circular road surrounded the park, therefore, regardless of you’re going to or leaving Bukit Larut, you would certainly pass by this picturesque park.
Within the vicinity of the 62-hectare park, there are some great facilities and attractions, such as
- the lakes
- a recreation park
- a Japanese garden
- a lotus pool
- a zigzag bridge
- a pagoda bridge
- a roller-skating rink
- paddle-boat rides
- children’s playground
- jogging tracks
- reflexology tracks
- open air gymnasium
This is definitely the most beautiful park I’ve been to. The shady boulevard, the serene environment, and lush greenery, all the elements are man-made, can’t you believe it?!
Park Details
Admission: Free
Contact No.: +605-805 3928
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