Royal town Kuala Kangsar

Kuala Kangsar , the royal city of Perak,beside the PerakRiver. The name is derived from ''Kuala Karong-Sa'', which means 99 tributaries flow into the Perak River. The Perak Dynasty originated from the Malacca Dynasty and was founded by the son of Sultan Mahmud Shah.
It is said that when Portugal occupied Malacca, a prince went south and later established the Johor Dynasty. Another prince went north by boat and disembarked at the mouth of the Perak River near Bangan Datuk. Before going ashore, there was a little adventure. Suddenly there was a big wave on the sea. Fortunately, an elder advised the prince to throw the crown into the sea, and then he landed safely in calm weather. This is why the Sultan of Perak has no crown yet, but the Sultan of Johor wears a crown when he is crowned. The prince moved along the PERAK River for many years, and finally settled in Kuala Kangsar as his capital.



In the past, the ancient towns were built along the river, so there are many historical sites and legends, which are fascinating.

The historical heritage include: Raja Bendahara old mansion , the Royal Malay College of Kuala Kangsar (1905), also known as Eton College of the East. At that time, it was a boarding school for the royal family , nobles and Malay elites,  cultivated many political and economic talents, high-ranking officials and dignitaries. The Pavilion, Polo club, and the former site of the polo field are right next to it. In addition to tin ore , rubber is also a major commodity in Malaya. The first rubber tree (1877) was planted in Kangsar. Idris Club (club) (1903). Post Office (1930). Golden-roofed clock tower (1939). The British-style red telephone booth of Dataran Putra . King's Pavilion, the mansion of Sir Hugh Low, Secretary of State, purchased in 1878.



There are also several famous ancient royal cemeteries and mosques. The Royal Mausoleum (Royal Mausoleum), next to it is the famous Ubudiah Mosque (Ubudiah Mosque, 1917). On the opposite side is an Islamic college, Madrasah Idrisiah.



Kuala Kangsar  Royal Palace (Istana Kenangan, 1926). This palace did not use a nail at all, and the traditional high-leg wooden crafts can still show the grandeur of the palace. The treasures in the palace are now housed in the Royal Museum (Galery Sultan Azlan Shah, originally the old palace Istana Ulu/Istana Kota, 1903). This museum displays the personal collection of the Sultan, such as photos, awards, documents and tributes. In this magnificent palace, the sultan collected his favorite treasures and personal collections, showing the sultan's great wealth. Istana Iskandariah (1933) is still used today as a palace for royal ceremonies.



Other nearby traditional Malay traditional houses are Baitul Rahmah, Rumah Meor and Baitul Noor. Simple and elegant.



The older Chinese buildings in the city include Chonghua Primary School, 1911. ''Yuelai'' Restauran .



British colonial buildings include Clifford school (1897), Anglican Church (1908).

There is also a masterpiece left by the British colonialists, the Victoria Bridge, near Karai, Enggor  New Village.



Crossing the Kuala Kangsar  Bridge, you will arrive at a small village called Sayong on the other side. Black ceramics (Labu Sayong) is an ancient handicraft that famous in Kuala Kangsar .



There is a small pier in the Kuala Kangsar Riverside Park. On a whim, you can take a boat to visit the Kuala Kangsar River (Sg Kangsar). If you are lucky, you can also see egrets.



Good old tasty food always in an old town . No exception for Kuala Kangsar.

Tasty foods include wonton noodles, the stalls are crowded, and there are also fresh and tender roast chicken and chicken porridge. Attracted many gourmets. 

Curry Beef Buns at Yue Lai restaurant and the traditional shredded coconut bread in the Twin Lions Hotel is memorable.

Stir-fried dishes in restaurant include steamed river fish, curry fish head, salted egg squid, dry fried shrimp, double-flavored pork knuckle,  garden chicken with ginger paste, Caipu tofu and so on. Laksa is also a famous noodle dish in Kuala Kangsar.



The small town of Kuala Kangsar  is about one hour's drive from Ipoh. The unique royal atmosphere, the Malay tradition and the British style architecture left by the British colonies make this ancient capital even more noble and elegant. When you come to  Ipoh, don’t forget to immerse yourself in a royal atmosphere in Kuala Kangsar !