This small photo journal, part 2 of the 2-part series on Kuala Kangsar. Part 1 featured the royal quarter, this one features the other sights in this pretty town.

Perak state, population two million, is the 2nd largest state in Peninsular Malaysia. Until the 19th century, most of the population was concentrated along the Perak River & the chief city was riverside Kuala Kangsar. However, after the discovery of rich tin deposits in surrounding valleys, the capital was moved to Taiping and then Ipoh. But the royal residence ... (more)