What to see in Kuala Kangsar, a royal town full of varied marvels


Muzium Diraja Kuala Kangsar displays vast collections of items from the bygone era. — Lembaga Muzium Negeri Perak

The royal town of Kuala Kangsar in Perak has a colourful historical and cultural background, making it an interesting place to visit.

Ubudiah Mosque, for example, is just one of the buildings there that has a lot of stories to tell. This grand worship house – situated at the top of Bukit Chandan – was built between 1913 and 1917 by the 28th Sultan of Perak, Sultan Idris Murshidul Adzam Shah I.

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