Taiping - The historic city, located in the northern part of Perak Malaysia, once flourished for the discovery of tin deposits and the development of the tin industry in the 19th century. Taiping was also one of the pioneers of municipal government in the Malaysian states. At that time, Taiping already had the economy and social characteristics that are commonly found today in modern states, such as Maxwell Hill - 1st resort hill, swimming pool, mosque, rest house, magistrates court, resident house, port, English School Language, Police forces, Government agencies, Postal and Telegraph Administration, Lake Gardens, General Hospital, Clubhouse, Museum, Market Building, Prison, Railway, Railway Station, Lawn Club, Anglican Church, English Girl School and Tower for hours and These are just some of them.
Despite the many historical achievements, Taiping - as the name implies - remains CALM, a little developed after the Second World War.
Bukit Laroute - Founded by street selection officer William Edward Maxwell in the 19th century. Bukit Larut, also known as Maxwell Hill, is the oldest, smallest and least worried resort in Malaysia. At an altitude of 1250 m above sea level, the temperature ranges from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius and the annual rainfall is more than 5000 mm, this is the wettest place in Malaysia.
Bukit Larut is designated as the Environmental Sensitivity Zone (ESA) 1 and the Flora and Fauna Reserve by the federal government of Malaysia. The International Union for Conservation of Nature placed it under a strict category 1 nature reserve, and the United Nations World Conservation Monitoring Center (UNEP WCMC) declared Bukit Larut an area of great ecological and botanical significance.
Botanical studies have confirmed the existence of about 1,980 species of flowering plants from 123 families. Seasonal observation of about 250 bird species was observed, including migratory birds from Indochina and East Asia. In 2001, a new species of lizard was discovered here.
The surrounding areas are among the last shrines for large mammals, such as the Malay bear, the panther and the elusive clouded leopard. The food source is monkeys, mice, civet and porcupines that roam in nearby forests.
ecotourism - also known as eco-tourism. Ecotourism includes trips to natural destinations, which should:
• Minimizes environmental impact and raises awareness
• Creating economic opportunities for local communities
• Provides direct financial benefits to preserve
• Providing financial benefits to local residents
• Local culture responses
• Preservation of heritage
However, ecotourism should include programs that minimize the negative aspects of ordinary tourism in the environment. Thus, encouraging the reduction, reuse of resources, such as water conservation, should become an integral part of ecotourism.
Balancing between development and environmental protection is always a challenge. For Taiping, since this is prosperity in the past, one of the least developed cities in Malaysia today. To promote Taiping and Bukit-L'Arth as a place for ecotourism, is again a good initiative and encouragement.
