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Hulu Perak is a district located in Perak. It is the main administrative centre for the state of Perak and also known as the Lake District of Perak. Hulu Perak shares the border with Thailand’s Betong district and neighbours Kelantan state on the east, Kedah on the west and Kuala Kangsar on the south. Major towns include Grik, Lenggong and Pengkalan Hulu which are also sub-districts.

Hulu Perak is accessible by road via major the North-South Expressway. It is also accessible by taxis and express buses from neighbouring states. If you choose to travel by rail to Hulu Perak the nearest station would be at Kuala Kangsar and then you will need to hail a bus or taxi to get to your destination.

Hulu Perak is surrounded by abundant greeneries and a big portion of the district sits along the Titiwangsa Mountain ranges.  Eco-tourism is one of its main economy activities and the Royal Belum Forest Reserve, the world’s oldest forest is situated in this district. Other industries that drives its economy include plantations and cottage industry. Thus, the district offers investments and job opportunities for those in tourism, eco-tourism and plantation as well as agriculture whilst cottage industry also offers job opportunities to the local folks. Most of its activities takes place in Lenggong and Pengkalan Hulu.

The sub- district of Lenggong is the home to UNESECO World Heritage Site Lenggong Valley which is one of Malaysia’s most important archeological site, however, despite that it remains a rural area surrounded by abundant green vegetation and limestone hills. Meanwhile, Lenggong’s main economic activities are that of oil palm plantations. Lenggong is also known for its famous freshwater fish dishes as well as pekasam, a local fish delicacy. Meanwhile, another sub-district Pengkalan Hulu’s major economic activity are farming and fruits plantations. Pengkalan Hulu is 380 ft above sea levels hence, it has cooler weather and is a favourite for golfers and holiday makers alike. Besides the above, Grik is a sleepy town within the Hulu Perak district and its main economic driver is of course, eco-tourism as it is surrounded by abundant greeneries and nature.

Hulu Perak offers a laid-back lifestyle surrounded by nature, limestone caves and fresh clean air. Hulu Perak offers a host of amenities – schools, supermarkets and many more. Amongst the schools are SJK (C ) Eok Kwan, SK Ayer Panas and SMK Tun Saban. For groceries and essentials there are TF Value Mart, Kroh Fresh Market and Pasar Mini Da Ai. For recreation, Hulu Perak will delight nature lovers as there are plenty of nature sites to visit  such as the world-famous Royal Belum Forest Reserve, Gua Gendang, Pulau Banding and Lata Kekabu. Meanwhile, residents can head to the The Zon Duty-Free shop near the border and The Store for a wider choices.

Most of the properties in Hulu Perak are leasehold. Properties prices in Hulu Perak are affordable compared to neighbouring towns. There are different types of property to choose from with a median price of RM 22 per sq ft and median selling price of RM 95,000, no matter its for investment or home-buyer. Some available properties include Ipoh Pengkalan and Taman Chemor Indah.

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