Kinta Nature Park
The Kinta Valley in Perak is filled with abandoned tin mining lakes and pools. Studies by
MNS in the late 1990s suggested that former tin mining lands contained important
biological diversity and protect ecological processes. MNS submitted a proposal to the
Perak State government in 2000 to conserve the Kinta Nature Park in Batu Gajah and
listed the park in the MNS Blueprint for Conservation.
Kinta Nature Park is home to at least 120 bird species, with almost 60% of them listed
as Totally Protected or Protected under the Protection under the Protection of Wild Life Act
1976. Furthermore, KNP is the only location in the country that hosts five breeding
population of herons and egrets.
MNS in the late 1990s suggested that former tin mining lands contained important
biological diversity and protect ecological processes. MNS submitted a proposal to the
Perak State government in 2000 to conserve the Kinta Nature Park in Batu Gajah and
listed the park in the MNS Blueprint for Conservation.
Kinta Nature Park is home to at least 120 bird species, with almost 60% of them listed
as Totally Protected or Protected under the Protection under the Protection of Wild Life Act
1976. Furthermore, KNP is the only location in the country that hosts five breeding
population of herons and egrets.
A development plan for Kinta Nature Park was drawn up by MNS in 2001, underlining the
suitable activities and development for the conservation and sustainable use of the park.
MNS would like to continue to encourage and promote eco-tourism, nature education
and training activities in KNP, which also coincides with the State’s tourism plans. If you
would like to help in their conservation efforts, please contact the Malaysian Nature
Society. Contact mns@mns.org.my
suitable activities and development for the conservation and sustainable use of the park.
MNS would like to continue to encourage and promote eco-tourism, nature education
and training activities in KNP, which also coincides with the State’s tourism plans. If you
would like to help in their conservation efforts, please contact the Malaysian Nature
Society. Contact mns@mns.org.my
| Egrets in Kinta Nature Park by Laurence Poh/MNS |
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle just outside of Ipoh, Perak
The old section of the castle was built in the late 1800's
The newer section of the castle with the rooftop courtyard for outdoor parties. An
elevator, the first in Malaysia, went all the way to the top floor.
elevator, the first in Malaysia, went all the way to the top floor.
Indian laborers were hired from India to
build the castle with architectural designs
similar to those found in India.
build the castle with architectural designs
similar to those found in India.
It is said that there are hidden tunnels that
connect the castle to a Hindu temple
some distance away.
connect the castle to a Hindu temple
some distance away.
Many of Smith's workers died of a
mysterious disease and the castle was
left unfinished.
mysterious disease and the castle was
left unfinished.
Visit the ruins of Kellie’s Castle,
which is about a 30 minute drive
from Ipoh and discover the history
and the tragedy of the castle that
Smith built, including his untimely
death. The 19th-century ruins
remain dark and mysterious with
much speculation among locals
and visitors about hidden rooms
and secret tunnels. Its allure and
romance led these ruins to be
chosen as one of the set locations
for the filming of "Anna and the
King" in the mid 1990's.
which is about a 30 minute drive
from Ipoh and discover the history
and the tragedy of the castle that
Smith built, including his untimely
death. The 19th-century ruins
remain dark and mysterious with
much speculation among locals
and visitors about hidden rooms
and secret tunnels. Its allure and
romance led these ruins to be
chosen as one of the set locations
for the filming of "Anna and the
King" in the mid 1990's.
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| Attractions |
William Kellie Smith in the 20th century.
Being far away from home, Kellie desired
his new residence to be reminiscent of his
home back in Scotland. The castle is
perched on top of a hill in what used to be a
rubber estate.
William Kellie Smith was an interesting
man who was popular with his South
Indian workers. Kind at heart, he erected a
Hindu shrine for his workers on the castle
premises. As a token of appreciation, his
workers erected a statue of Kellie complete
with a white suit and hat.
Construction of this unique castle began in
1915. However, it came to an abrupt halt
with Kellie's sudden death in 1926. The
solitary castle, looks almost surreal in
these wild plantations of Perak, it projects a
strong personality and an aura of mystery.
Recently, efforts have been made by the
Perak State Government to rescue this
magnificent structure from the encroaching
foliage. Besides being haunted, the castle
is believed to have hidden rooms and
secret underground tunnels.
The road that leads to Kellie's Castle
follows the contours of the land in a
dizzying, maze-like fashion, adding to the
mystery and romance of the place.
Being far away from home, Kellie desired
his new residence to be reminiscent of his
home back in Scotland. The castle is
perched on top of a hill in what used to be a
rubber estate.
William Kellie Smith was an interesting
man who was popular with his South
Indian workers. Kind at heart, he erected a
Hindu shrine for his workers on the castle
premises. As a token of appreciation, his
workers erected a statue of Kellie complete
with a white suit and hat.
Construction of this unique castle began in
1915. However, it came to an abrupt halt
with Kellie's sudden death in 1926. The
solitary castle, looks almost surreal in
these wild plantations of Perak, it projects a
strong personality and an aura of mystery.
Recently, efforts have been made by the
Perak State Government to rescue this
magnificent structure from the encroaching
foliage. Besides being haunted, the castle
is believed to have hidden rooms and
secret underground tunnels.
The road that leads to Kellie's Castle
follows the contours of the land in a
dizzying, maze-like fashion, adding to the
mystery and romance of the place.
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