natural wonder
Gua Tempurung
Large limestone show cave near Gopeng, Perak, just off the North–South Expressway with guided river passages and parking.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Kampar
Perak, Malaysia · Asia
About Kampar
Kampar is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Mambang Di Awan, 13km from Gua Tempurung.
Kampar is in Perak, Malaysia, with about 19,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Mambang Di Awan, about 4 km away.
The Kampar District (Kinta South) is a district in Perak, Malaysia. It was a district on 21 May 2009 after the Sultan of Perak declared Kampar the state's 10th district, which is the smallest district in Perak. Its local government is Kampar District Council based in the town of Kampar.
Historically, Kampar DistrictRead more
was once famous for its tin, being one of the major tin producers in the 18th century. In the 19th century, Kinta district was famous for its tin. It was the number one tin producing valley in the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kampar?
Within an hour or so of Kampar: Gua Tempurung (13 km), Kellie's Castle (21 km), Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata) (31 km), Cameron Highlands (32 km).
Are there any good drives near Kampar?
The nearest famous roads are Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata), Genting Highlands and Genting Highlands Road.
Where is Kampar?
Kampar is in Perak, Malaysia, about 4 km from Mambang Di Awan.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 19,056
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Perak
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 4.3000, 101.1500
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Worth the detour from Kampar
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Kellie's Castle
An unfinished Moorish-Scottish mansion begun in 1915 by Scottish planter William Kellie-Smith and abandoned when he died of pneumonia in 1926. Its roofless brick towers and hidden staircases sit beside the Raya River.
21 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata)
Hill station at 1,450 metres reached by winding roads through tea plantations, the main town on the Cameron Highlands circuit.
31 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Cameron Highlands
A cool colonial hill station with rolling tea plantations, strawberry farms, and mossy forests in the mountains of Peninsular Malaysia.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Ipoh Old Town
A charming tin-mining era town with colonial architecture, street art, cave temples, and some of Malaysia's best street food.
34 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Mount Batu Brinchang
Highest road-accessible point in Peninsular Malaysia at 2,031 metres, topped by a mossy forest and a summit observation tower.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Kampar
- 31 kmCameron Highlands (Tanah Rata)Hill station at 1,450 metres reached by winding roads through tea plantations, the main town on the Cameron Highlands circuit.
- 32 kmCameron HighlandsA cool colonial hill station with rolling tea plantations, strawberry farms, and mossy forests in the mountains of Peninsular Malaysia.
- 36 kmMount Batu BrinchangHighest road-accessible point in Peninsular Malaysia at 2,031 metres, topped by a mossy forest and a summit observation tower.
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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