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TAIPING
the town of everlasting peace
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TAIPING
the town of everlasting peace
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Maxwell Hill (Bukit Larut), Taiping, Perak, Malaysia |
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| Malaysia's
oldest and smallest hill resort is Maxwell Hill or Bukit Larut,
approximately 9 km from Taiping in Perak. It is approximately 1,250 m
above sea level and is blessed with a cool temperature and beautiful
natural surroundings. The British high-ranking officials used Maxwell
Hill as a rest & recreation centre since 1884. It was renamed
Bukit Larut in 1979. Visitors have often remarked upon its
striking resemblance to summers in Switzerland.
A 10-minute drive up steep hairpin bends brings you to the summit. The narrow winding road was reportedly built shortly after World War II and was completed in 1948. Prior to 1948 before the road was tarred, access was mainly by sedan chairs. It remains much the same today and provides a thrilling drive through thickly wooded terrain with occasional glimpses of a swift-flowing mountain stream. |
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Prior to 1948 |
Prior to 1948 |
A 10-minute
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| Royal Residence |
Telekom Station |
Tea Garden |
Treacher bungalow for rent |
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| Bungalow for rent |
View of Taiping town |
Mountain view |
View of Taiping & |
| Enjoy the cool mountain air & be near the flora & fauna. A place for rest. The only natural unspoilt hill left in the country. |
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