The town of ‘everlasting peace’


A town of many firsts: The Taiping Clock Tower, built in 1881, was the first central police station and fire station in the Malay Federated States.

THE mere mention of Taiping brings to mind constant rain and the Taiping Zoo.

While it is true that Taiping is the country’s wettest town, its rich history and heritage adds to its allure.

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