Taiping Lake Gardens
Taman Tasik Taiping
Malaysia's oldest park, created in 1880 from an abandoned tin-mining lake. Century-old rain trees droop their branches over the water, making it Taiping's signature city landmark.
Taiping Lake Gardens was built in 1880 on a lake left behind by tin mining. It is considered Malaysia's first public park and covers about 64 hectares. Century-old rain trees line the lakeside path, their crowns spanning the road and their branches hanging low over the water, making them the classic photo spot. Walking or cycling the loop takes about an hour. The lake has small bridges, pavilions and boating areas. Locals jog and practise tai chi at dawn, and the lights reflected on the water in the evening are lovely. The park is free and open all day. Taiping Zoo and the War Cemetery are nearby, so you can visit them together.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Zoo Taiping & Night Safari
- All Saints' Church, Taiping
- Larut Matang Hawker Centre
- Perak Museum
- Taiping Clock Tower & Old Town
- Ling Nam Temple
- Taiping War Cemetery
- Burmese Pool