Pengkalan Hulu Holiday Deals

Pengkalan Hulu Holiday Package Deals

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Holidays in Pengkalan Hulu

When you see totally gorgeous vistas plastered over every TV channel, it's easy to be jelly. So why not spoil yourself with a trip to Pengkalan Hulu and experience the picture-postcard rural landscapes and beaches of Perak?

Malaysia's capital city, Kuala Lumpur, is situated around 290 kilometres to the south of Pengkalan Hulu.

Nothing else compares to enjoying coastal breezes at the seaside. At some stage during your trip, take the time to see Teluk Bahang Beach, 90 kilometres to the west.

You won't need to venture too far to uncover some nice natural sights. Grab your car keys and venture over to Ulu Legong Hot Springs, 15 kilometres away from Pengkalan Hulu, for a relaxed day. Or maybe Lata Bayu Waterfall is more to your taste? You'll find it 20 kilometres away.

Betong is 11 kilometres to the northeast and worth going to. Need some more ideas? Baling, 12 kilometres to the west of Pengkalan Hulu, ought to be on your itinerary.

You may feel the urge to book a room in Butterworth for a bit. This place is 75 kilometres away and pretty close to Sunway Carnival Mall, Penang Bird Park and the Ninth Emperor God Temple. Other nearby sights are the Kelab Tentera Udara and the Tow Boo Kong Temple Butterworth.

Into watersports? Add some excitement to your holiday with a little swimming or snorkeling.

You're bound to come across lots of interesting things crammed into the region's craft workshops.

If you've got some nice weather, why not visit the surrounding area's open-air markets?

Perak has an intriguing past. Spend a day exploring some of the surrounding traditional villages. Don't stress if there isn't much information online — the locals will surely have some stories to share!

If you're curious about the local set of beliefs, organise a visit to one or two temples. Even if you don't have a spiritual awakening, it's likely that you'll find a little inner calm.

Your eyes shouldn't have all the fun while you're in Perak. Give your taste buds a little TLC too by digging into the local food and beverage offerings. After all, you can't say you've really experienced a destination until you've tasted its flavours.

When Pengkalan Hulu locals talk to you about their favourite food, it's likely you'll hear ikan bakar (grilled seafood) or heong peng (shallot filled pastry) mentioned once or twice. These classic meals form part of the area's identity and should be on any foodie's list.

Put in the effort to bond with your hosts by learning a few expressions in Malaysian. Try to get your lips around 'Selamat tengah hari'. It translates as 'good afternoon'. Maybe you'll find 'Boleh cakap perlahan sedikit?' is a bit easier to roll off the tongue? It means 'please speak more slowly'.

What better way to immerse yourself in a place than by experiencing a day of national celebration? There'll be plenty of festivities arranged for Independence Day on the 31st of August.

Before you pack up and say "Sampai nanti", why not spend the remainder of your holiday allowance and treat yourself to some souvenirs of Pengkalan Hulu?

Ready to fly back home? Pack your bags, set the alarm clock and plan a route to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO). It's about 330 kilometres to the southwest.