Malaysia, Kuala Kangsar - Royal Town
Kuala Kangsar is located along the Kangsar River near Ipoh , the State Capital of the Malaysian State of Perak . The Kuala Kangsar of today is a quaint town with several historical attractions. These include the Ubudiah Mosque , the Perak Royal Museum (previously the Istana Kenangan ), the Istana Iskandariah and the Kuala Kangsar Clock Tower amongst others. The Ubudiah Mosque, Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia (2024) I visited Kuala Kangsar for the first time in February 2024 during a short road trip from Ipoh. I was particularly awed by the majestic facade of the Ubudiah Mosque. and the beautiful and artistic structure of the Istana Kenangan. 3 months later in May 2024, I passed by Kuala Kangsar on my train journey from Bangkok to Singapore. But I did not have the time to stop over for a second visit due to the need to keep up with the train schedules between Kuala Lumpur, Gemas and Johor Bahru . I will surely return again to Kuala Kangsar to enjoy the peaceful and seren...