Step on the Land of Nature -Taiping

Welcome back to Travel Divine!
Let's continue with our journey!

Alright!

Now, can you guys guess where are we going this round?
Since last time we went to the Herb Garden at Gopeng,
then this round we are going to turn Taiping
upside down!

-Brief Histories about Taiping-
Taping was the second largest town in Perak.
The town has shifted the main industry area
from tin mining to tourism started from 21st century.
Taiping was the mother land of nature.
Taiping was well-known from its
Natural Gardens, Historical Heritages, Wildlife and so on.
Thus, this round we would like to explore the whole Taiping!
Started from:
1st The Spirit of the Nature - Taiping Lake Gardens
2nd The Last Defenders - Taiping War Cemetery
3rd - The Life Live in the North - Taiping Zoo and Night Safari

Let's explore them one-by-one!

The Spirit of Nature
Taiping Lake Gardens

-Brief Histories about Taiping Lake Gardens-
Taiping Lake Gardens was the first public park established
by the British in Malaya in 1880.
This park sprawls over 62 hectares at the foot of Bukit Larut.
By the way,
have you noticed that why it was named as Garden's'?
Not much people know that there are actually
EIGHT LAKES within this HUGE sanctuary!
Kinda Impressive!

Let's start our journey!

-The Entrance of the Gardens-
There was a long walking path at the entrance of the Taiping Lake Gardens.
"How far can you see depends on how far you willing to walk..."

-The Swan Boats for the Visitors-

Swan boat was provided for you.
Swan Boat was a 2-seats pedal boat.
It cost RM10 for two adults
and additional 1 kid for RM2.
You can surround the whole lake
within the duration of 30mins
and it worth!



 


-The Taiping Lakes-
The lakes are peace and blue.
The lands are warm and green.
Feel the freshness,
Feel the power of nature.

-The Wedding Path-
Two rows of pillars were built parallel on both sides.
It was a great spot to have your
wedding photo shooting here.
Let the sun be your priest,
and let the nature to be your witnesses.

-The Evening of Fall-
The sunset was beautiful.
The last sun ray was end here.
Taiping Lake Gardens has kept to a
gentler pace of life.
It was the Mother of Nature
who always embraces to those
who have spread their wings a bit further away.





 
-The Final Chapter of Taiping Lake Gardens-
Up up in the sky!
Let's jump and touch the sky!

-The Visitation Information-
365 days open to the public throughout day and night.

-The Last Word-
"The unforgettable sight here is
the huge trees with their dropping branches
that seem to defy the law of gravity..."

The Last Defenders
Taiping War Cemetery

-Brief Histories about Taiping War Cemetery-
Taiping War Cemetery is a graveyard
for those who were sacrifices during World War II.
It is located in Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia.
This graveyard was then erected by
the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

The Cemetery was separated by the main road

into two sides.

One of the grave sites are for Christian soldiers

who sacrificed in battle.

While the nest grave sites are for

the Muslim, Gurkha and Hindi casualties of war.

-Their Name Live For Evermore-
Their sacrifice is the highest form of patriotism.
Their bloods flow in Malaysia's heart.
Their spirits exist in Malaysians' minds.
Here is our highest respect to the defenders.

-The Last Breath-

The Cemetery contains 826 graves of

Commonwealth casualties

who fell before the advance of the Japanese

in the "Campaign in Malaya"

(Dec 1941-Feb1942)

-The Visitation Information-

The War Cemetery is open throughout the day,

about 2km from Taiping town.

-The Last Word-

"The sun was shining on them and
it was a peaceful resting place
for these brave men..."

The Life Live in the North
Taiping Zoo and Night Safari

-Brief Histories about Taiping Zoo and Night Safari-
Taiping Zoo was the only zoo
in the North of Peninsular Malaysia.

The park has covered an area of 34 acres.

It established in 1961,
and it was the oldest zoo in Malaysia.

It is located beside the Taiping Lake Gardens
and close to Larut Hill (Maxwell Hill).

-The Entrance of the Zoo-
This was the main entrance of the zoo.
What do you expect to see inside the zoo?
We will tell you how amazing it is!

-The World of the Wildlife-

Taiping Zoo had becomes the home
for more than 180 species

and 1300 individuals of animals.

The zoo is practicing
"Open Concept" animal enclosures.

-The World with No Boundary-

The wildlife here consist of endangered species
 and host animals from foreign lands.
The animals are living together peacefully.

Let's find out the animals that live in the North!

 The Queen of the Jungle - The Female Lion

The Sweetie Teddy - Honey Bear

The Desire to Escape - The Sagnumious Fuscicollis

The Black and White - Malay Tapir

The Trapper - Crocodile

The Slimmest Creature -Snake


The Elegant Princess - Peacock


 The Dad and the Son - The Chimpanzees

 
The Family of Bambi - The Deer


The Sweet Couple - The Flamingos


 
-Touch Them Yourself-
Some animals are open to the public
and visitors can really touch them!
The little kangaroo was hold by the zookeeper
and it was the 1st time we touch the kangaroo!








-The Giant Elephant-
The elephant was open to the public.
Visitors are able to touch them too.
Have you ever comes this near to the elephant?
Feel its skins,
Feel its strong willpower...
 










-The "Monorail" in the Zoo-

Taiping Zoo gives every care to the visitors.

The management has prepared Zoo Mini Train to the visitors.
It will bring you to visit around the zoo,

from the first corner to the last corner.

The best part was,

You don't have to pay a cent for it!

-The "Part-Time" Zookeeper-

Taiping Zoo provides Feeding Session for the visitors.

You can feed the animals in certain sessions!
The animals are usually fed in the morning

between 10am to 12pm.

So do not miss the chance!

-The Frame of Memory-
Taiping Zoo has set up some photo shooting booths
and some souvenirs shops too.
Visitors are able to grab one of them
for their friends and families as souvenirs.

-The Hidden Night Behind the Moon-
Taiping Zoo has a special feature which is the Night Safari.

It was the third zoo open in the world

after the zoo in China and Singapore

and it was the FIRST in Malaysia.

Night Safari was a unique tourism product

where animals which are active during the night

are displayed using special lighting.

-The Visitation Information-
Visiting Hours for Taiping Zoo:
365 days a year including Sundays and Public Holidays
8.30am to 6.00pm

Entrance fee:
Adult- RM 12
Children- RM8

Visiting hours for Night Safari:
365 days a year including Sunday and Public Holidays.
-8.00pm to 11.00pm
-8.00p.m to 12.00am
(Saturday nights and eve of Public Holidays)

Entrance Fee:
Adults-RM16.00
Children-RM10.00



-The Directions-
From North South Expressway,
You can either exit from Changkat Jering or Taiping.
There will be a lot of road signs showing the way to Taiping Zoo.
Follow the road signs that they will lead you to the destination.

For enquires, please contact:
ZOO TAIPING & NIGHT SAFARI
Jalan Pekeliling,
Taman Tasik Taiping,
34000 Taiping.
Perak Darul Ridzuan,
Malaysia.
Tel: 605-8086577
Fax:605-8066025
Email: zootaiping@zootaiping.gov.my
Taiping Zoo


-Addition Guidance-
If you travel from miles away from Taiping,
you can stay overnight at hotels within Taiping area.
Here we have attached few options of
online hotel reservations links to you.
Hope you have a nice day in Taiping!!!
Flemington Hotel
Casavilla Hotel Taiping
Panorama Hotel
Click for go to the page






-The Last Word-
"Knowing is not enough,
we must apply;
Willing is not enough,
we must do.
Save the animals from being endangered..."

The Last Page

Spirits of Taiping

Taiping is a place that united diverse forces.
The Spirit of Nature,
The Spirit of Patriotism and
The Spirit of Wildlife...
Step on the Land of Nature,
Step on the Land of Taiping!