Batang Padang - Tapah

PLACES OF INTEREST Nature and Adventure

Aborigines Settlement Most of the Orang Asli settlements can be found in the vicinity of Lata Iskandar (Iskandar Waterfall) and Kuala Woh. Visit them and see how they live. The main source of income for these people come from the sale of traditional handicraft like rattan baskets, fruits like durian and forest produce like petai (green edible seeds which locals eat raw).

Kuala Woh Recreational Forest Kuala Woh presents a natural backdrop for fun-seekers to swim, picnic and fish. Interesting features include the natural hot-water pool, various waterfalls, Tebing Merbau, 30-metre suspended bridge crossing over the Batang Padang River as well as the opportunity to spot butterflies of the Rajah Brooks species along the forest walking tracks. In fact, Orang Asli, or aborigines, live their traditional way of life in this area. Situated on the way to Cameron Highlands, about 13 km from Tapah town.

Lata Iskandar The Lata Iskandar waterfall, on the way up to cameron Highlands from tapah, is an ideal picnic area and favourite stopover. Its surrounding jungle is home to one of the largest variety of exotic insects and plant life in the world. Traditional earthen ware pottery is crafted at kampung kerayung.

Lata Kinjang Lata Kinjang is located about 18 km from tapah. The main attraction at this waterfall is the impressive series of cascades winding down a 100-metre drop. There are parking bays and eating stalls for picnickers. Visitors may also an orchid garden and a bamboo park..

Lata Sungai Bil Lata Sungai Bil is one of many popular local waterfalls in the state of Perak. This ice-cool mountain stream, dotted with huge rocks and river boulders, is a grand sight to behold, especially from high vantage points off its banks. Visitors usually could not resist the temptation to take a dip in the cold waters of this crystal-clear stream.

Orang Asli Handicraft Centre The orang asli (aborigines) handicraft centre has an assortment of crafts up for sale. The area around is inhabited by the orang asli community whose main source of income is from the sale of traditional handicraft as well as forest produce. Items like wood carvings, wooden blowpipe and traditional rattan fish traps which make unusual souvenirs to take home. Located beside Lata Iskandar, about 22 km after tapah, along the road to cameron Highlands.