The Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar
Publisher: www.e-sentral.com
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Malaysia
Format: E-book
Number of pages: 72
Description: Kuala Kangsar is well known for its four beautiful buildings: Istana Iskandariah, Istana Kenangan, Ubudiah mosque and the Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery. The Istana Iskandariah, situated on a hill overlooking the river, is the palace of the Sultan of Perak. Istana Iskandariah is the official residence of all the Sultans of Perak who since its completion in 1933. During its time, this palace is the biggest, most beautiful and most advance palace in Malaysia. It had adored most visitors from all over the world especially during the British colony. Architecturally, Ubudiah Mosque is said to be the most beautiful mosque in Malaysia for hundreds of years. Postcards, photographs and drawings - everywhere depicts the splendor and beauty of its architecture. The town is also the site of the first rubber tree planted in Malaysia. The person responsible was the English botanist Henry Nicholas Ridley was the one who helped Malaya and eventually Malaysia become the largest rubber producer in the world. The tree still stands today. Today, Kuala Kangsar depicts a memorable English Colonial Administered City in the world.
Table of contents: title: CONTENTS; title: Contents..…………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………4; title: Introduction ………….………………………………………………………………………………………………….5; title: CHAPTER; title: 1 : BACKGROUND …………………………………….………………………………………….………….….….10; title: 2 : A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY ......................………………………………………….….….…13; title: 3 : HOW TO GET TO KUALA KANGSAR ………………………………………………………….….……17; title: 4 : ATTRACTIONS …….…………...……………………………………………………………………….….…20; title: Kuala Kangsar Town; title: Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery; title: Ubudiah Mosque; title: Istana Iskandariah; title: Istana Kenangan; title: Sultan Abdul Jalil Bridge; title: Iskandar Bridge; title: Malay College Kuala Kangsar; title: Labu Sayong; title: Kuala Kangsar Railway Station; title: The Keris Monuments; title: Ulu Kenas Waterfalls; title: Handicraft/souvenirs; title: Laksa Kuala; title: Ikan Patin Masak Tempoyak; title: Cendol Kuala and Ais Kacang; title: 5 : WHERE TO STAY………………………………………………………………………………….……....…68