Gopeng, Perak

About

Gopeng is a small town in the state of Perak. It only has one main road. In the town centre there are a old bus station, Police Station and filled with pre-war shophouses. Many of the residents especially the chinese stay at the town centre, while most of the Orang Asli live in rural areas of Gopeng.

The town along the stretch of North-South Expressway between Tapah town and Ipoh. Gopeng has one of the most scenery look in Malaysia due to its nature surounding. Today Gopeng has become a weekend getaway for many local & overseas visitors. Full of adventure and nature activities waiting for you.

Where is

Gopeng is located about 20km south of Ipoh, the state capital of Perak and about 160km from Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. It coordinates is 4 28'N 101 10'E. [click here for map]

How to get there

Gopeng can be easily reach by land. Using the North-South Express Way, a 2 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur, exiting Gopeng Interchange (Exit 135). While from Ipoh, it only takes about 15 minutes drive, both highway and the trunk road.

What to do

Things to do or visit:
A Night at Gopeng Rainforest Resort
Gopeng Heritage Museum
Kampar River White Water Rafting
Kandu Caving
Night Walk
Rafflesia Trek
River Tubing
Tempurung Caving
Ulu Geruntum Waterfall
Wet Abseiling
White Water Sledging: Kampar River
 
Places & Food to eat:
Durian Kampung (Village Durian)
Hawker Stalls at Gopeng Village
Home cook food at Resort