Taiping Lake, Perak, Malaysia
Malaysia - Langkawi - Kuala Lumpur - Penang
Taiping Lake, Perak, Malaysia is one of the biggest and most beautiful
parks in the country. This 62-hectare park is also one of the oldest lakes of
the country and it has been operational since 1880. Taiping Lake boasts of spectacular
natural beauty, the lake is surrounded by a colorful profusion of flowers and
features a spacious gazebo. It also houses the Taiping Zoo, the oldest zoo of
Malaysia. The lake has been able to sustain its interest among the visitors and
even today people from different parts of the country as well as the world come
to the place to witness the variety of plants, flowers, trees, birds and insects
in the lake and its adjoining areas.
Actually the entire area was a tin mine, but later on the mine was transformed into a lake surrounded by a beautiful park. The lake of the park is actually the old mining pool, which was later rebuilt and redesigned to form the lake. The lake along with the surrounding areas of lush greenery represents a good sense of environmental rehabilitation and preservation.
Overall, the Taiping Lake is the ideal place to relax and rest far away from
the petrol fumes and stress of city living, you can come here to rejuvenate
your spirits leaving beyond the hectic schedule of daily life.
