Perak district, Malaysia

Places to visit near Kampar

Kampar is a town in Perak district, Malaysia, home to about 19,056 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 waterfalls, 13 mosques & dargahs and 6 museums. The must-see places are Sungai Kial Forest Reserve (21 km), Arulmigu Maha Muthu Mariamman Thevasthanam (22 km) and Gaharu Tea Valley (23 km).

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Kampar, Malaysia
Kampar, Perak district, Malaysia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kampar at a glance

Location
Perak district, Malaysia
Population
about 19,056
Coordinates
4.3000° N, 101.1500° E
Places within 50 km
136 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Kampar

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kampar

134 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kampar. The closest is Bukit Ketiyoh (7 km); the best-known is Gaharu Tea Valley (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Kampar

53 waterfalls within 100 km of Kampar. The closest is Batu Berangkai Falls (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kampar

26 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kampar. The closest is Bukit Pekan Jamek Mosque (10 km); the best-known is Masjid Jamek Baru Gopeng (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Kampar

10 museums within 100 km of Kampar. The closest is Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge No. 5 (TT5) (19 km); the best-known is Pasir Salak Historical Complex (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kampar

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kampar. The closest is Kellie's Castle (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Kampar

8 caves within 100 km of Kampar. The closest is Tempurung Cave (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kampar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kampar
  2. 3 km Batu Berangkai Falls · waterfall, Perak
  3. 18 km Sungai Kial Forest Reserve · nature spot, Perak
  4. 27 km Gaharu Tea Valley · viewpoint, Perak
  5. 5 km Masjid Jamek Baru Gopeng · mosque, Perak
  6. 1 km Arulmigu Maha Muthu Mariamman Thevasthanam · temple, Perak
  7. 22 km Back to Kampar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kampar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints63134Bukit Ketiyoh (7 km)
    Waterfalls2653Batu Berangkai Falls (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1326Bukit Pekan Jamek Mosque (10 km)
    Museums610Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge No. 5 (TT5) (19 km)
    Forts & heritage59Kellie's Castle (26 km)
    Caves78Tempurung Cave (17 km)
    Temples24Arulmigu Maha Muthu Mariamman Thevasthanam (22 km)
    Churches34All Souls Church (41 km)
    Other attractions44Paloh Khoo Miu (42 km)
    Beaches & coast04Pasir Pendek (79 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Sungai Kial Forest Reserve (21 km)
    Parks33Perak State Herb Park (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Sultan Azlan Shah Power Station (Manjung Power Station) (72 km)
    Buddhist sites22Vihara Buddha Gotama (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Sam Poh Tong 三宝洞 (37 km)

    Kampar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kampar?

    Sungai Kial Forest Reserve (nature spot, about 21 km), Arulmigu Maha Muthu Mariamman Thevasthanam (temple, about 22 km), Gaharu Tea Valley (viewpoint, about 23 km), Batu Berangkai Falls (waterfall, about 3 km), Masjid Jamek Baru Gopeng (mosque, about 24 km), Petai Falls (waterfall, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kampar?

    136 places on Spotwander: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 waterfalls, 13 mosques & dargahs, 6 museums, 5 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kampar?

    Bukit Ketiyoh, about 7 km by road; Gunung Gajah (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Kampar?

    Batu Berangkai Falls, about 3 km by road; Petai Falls (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Kampar?

    Bukit Pekan Jamek Mosque, about 10 km by road; Masjid Jamek Baru Gopeng (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kampar?

    Start in Kampar, visit Batu Berangkai Falls, then Sungai Kial Forest Reserve, then Gaharu Tea Valley, then Masjid Jamek Baru Gopeng, then Arulmigu Maha Muthu Mariamman Thevasthanam, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kampar?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

    Towns near Kampar

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kampar’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kampar on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.