Gallery
of montage illustrates the story of His Royal Highness Sultan Azlan
Shah, the man, the husband, the father, the grandfather, the Chief Justice,
the Sultan and the King. Galeri Sultan Azlan Shah was officially opened
by HRH Sultan Azlan Shah on 9 December 2003. Originally a palace called
"Istana Ulu", the gallery has been painstakingly restored
to its former glory. Now it houses and displays the history and milestones
of the illustrious life of HRH Sultan Azlan Shah, the 34th Ruler of
Perak Darul Ridzuan.Apart from its historical significance, the magnificent
building of Galeri Sultan Azlan Shah showcases a unique fusion of architectural
styles. Its roof bears the unique 'bumbung limas' of Aches, an imposing
pyramid-like roof structure, while its overall shape is an aesthetic
blend of local and colonial features. In the initial construction stage,
building material were sourced from overseas - roof tiles from France
while wall and floor tiles were sourced from Italy - to complement local
stones and the best of 'cengal' and 'meranti' wood used for the roof
trusses and beams. |
Masjid
Ubudiah is Perak's royal mosque, and is located in the royal town
of Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia. It is often regarded as Malaysia's most
beautiful mosque.This mosque is one of the most impressive in Malaysia.
It is a fine example of beautiful Islamic architecture. It was built
during the rule of Sultan Idris Murshidul Adzam Shah I, the 28th Sultan
of Perak, and it was officially opened in 1917. It is located at Bukit
Chandan, Kuala Kangsar. Ubudiah Mosque is now administered by the
Ubudiah Mosque Administration Committee headed by a person appointed
by the Sultan who holds the title of Orang Kaya-kaya Setia Bijaya
di-Raja. |
The
Perak Royal Museum has a unique traditional design in which the entire
structure was built without a single nail. On display are the photographs
of the Perak Royal Family, royal regalia, illustrations and artifacts
belonging to the past and present monarch of the state.Previously
known as Istana Kenangan, lstana Tepas and Istana lembah, the Perak
Royal Museum is an amazing achievement in architecture. It was built
without any architectural plans and without using a single nail. |
The
distinct gourd shape of the labu sayong assists the cooling of water,
a necessary pleasure in the hot Malaysian climate. The inherent minerals
in the labu sayong's chief clay and minerals, believed to be able to
cure fevers and coughs. |
Nestled
about five kilometers south of Ipoh in Gunung Rapat is another treasure,
the Sam Poh Tong. This cave temple showcases works of art and faith
with numerous Buddha statuses among the spectacular stalactites and
stalagmites. There is also tortoise pond, which symbolizes longevity
as well as whishing well. Visitors can also sample some fine Chinese
vegetarian food at a restaurant outside the cave. |
Founded some 600 years ago, Melaka (or Malacca as it used to be known) is where the history of Malaysia began. The city is rich with historical and cultural attractions and is easy to get to, being located on the main highway that bisets Peninsular Malaysia, only 120 km south-east of Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur and 250 km north-west of Singapore. A visit to Melaka is a must for foreign and local tourists. Places of interest include mausoleum of the legendary Malay warrior, Hang Tuah, Hang Tuah's Well, the mausoleum of Tun Teja ( a princess at the centre of the Hang Tuah legend), the replica of the Melaka Sultan's Palace, A Famosa (the remains of the Portuguese fort), The Stadthuys (the Dutch administrative complex), St. Francis Xavier's Church and a variety of Museums. |
Date |
Assemble / Drop-off point |
27 July 2008 |
Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC) |
Chinese who came to Melaka and adopted Malay customs and language were known as Baba and Nyonya and traces of their heritage (known as Peranakan) can be seen in Chinatown as well as at the Baba and Nyonya Heritage museum. The adventurous may visit the well of Hang Li Poh ( a princess from China who married the fifth ruler of Melaka) and then walk-up Bukit China (Chinese Hill) to get a panoramic view of the historic city.
Another main attraction of Melaka is the variety of food including Nyonya, Thai, Chinese, Indian, Chitty and Portuguese cuisine, in addition to the always delightful Malay cuisine.
