~My Hometown-The Best of Taiping Lake Garden ~

Taiping Lake Gardens is the first public garden established during the British rule in Malaysia. 

Established in 1880, the Taiping Lake Garden is one of the oldest garden in Malaysia. This 62 hectares of park is also known as Taman Tasik Taiping in the Malay language. The huge lake was formerly a tin mine but was since transformed into a beautiful well used and well maintained park where flowers, birds, insects, animals and lush greenery thrive. Along Residency Road, near the gardens, were golden rain trees (Malay: angsana) (pterocarpus indicus) planted along the pathway.

Drop by this lake and take a stroll if you are visiting Taiping Zoo, one of the better zoo in Malaysia. Bukit Larut, used to be known as Maxwell Hill is located just within the vicinity.

130 years ago, Taiping town (at that time known as Larut) was the world's biggest exporter of tin. The high price of tin in the world market propelled enterprenuers to descend on Taiping. As of now, Taiping Lake Garden is the most famous natural lake in Malaysia. Be proud to enjoy it.

Some of the facilities and attractions that are available here include:

• A Lotus Pool where you will see the beautiful pinkish colour lotus on the pond near the entrance to Taiping Zoo.
• A Japanese Garden
• A Zig Zag Bridge
• A Pagoda Bridge
• A Rollerskating Rink
• Paddle-Boat Rides are the rides that children will be glad to embark on.
• Children's Playground
• Jogging tracks
• Reflexology tracks
• Open Air Gymnasium with instructions that describe the various exercises that you can do.

During the weekends, families with young children can be seen having their picnics while the older ones jog around the garden.

Taiping Lake Garden  太平湖

Rain Trees

Of particular interest to most photographers is the huge rain trees that grow by the lake. You will notice the branches that stretch across the road and dipping into the waters of the lake. It is as though the branches are quenching their thirst by taking in the water from the lake. The pictures of this rain trees can be seen in magazines and calendars. Sometimes, couples who are getting married can be seen posing here in their wedding clothes for a shot to remember the most important event of their life.

The children's playground facility near the lake.

Water recreational activities at Taiping Lake Gardens

Paddled boating or motorised boating for visitors

Nice blue sky, lake, hills, greenery, cloud and fountain. Really peaceful.

McDonalds at Taiping Lake Garden

Flemington Hotel at the Lake garden.

Zoo Taiping

ENTRANCE FEE	ZOO TAIPING
	Adult		Child
	Normal	+GST	Normal	+GST
Normal	RM 16	RM17	RM 8	RM8.5
20%	RM 13	RM13.8	RM 7	RM7.4
30%	RM 11	RM11.7	RM 6	RM6.4
40%	RM 10	RM10.6	RM 5	RM5.3
50%	RM 8	RM8.5	RM 4	RM4.2

The animals are usually feed in the morning between
10am to 12pm

For more information, Click >>>>> http://zootaiping.gov.my/bm/frame-visit.html.

Bukit Larut

Private cars are not allowed on the road which is probably sensible as it is 13km long and very narrow with 72 hairpin bends as it winds its way up for 30 minutes to the Bukit Larut Rest House at 1036m.

This service runs hourly from 8am - 5pm.

It costs RM6 for an adult return journey.

Since seats are limited the Land Rovers can get fully booked at weekends and public holidays so it is sensible to book in advance.

Call the Bukit Larut Recreation Office on 05-8077241.

If the Land Rovers are fully booked it is still possible to walk provided you are feeling fit. Allow 7 hours (serious exercise!) for the round trip walk.

For more information, Click >>>>>http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/bukit-larut-hill-resort.html

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