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Bukit Merah

Perak, Malaysia

Photo: malekhanif@yahoo.com / Malekhanif at Malay Wikipedia, GFDL via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Bukit Merah Laketown Resort is an eco-tourism destination in Perak, near the towns of Semanggol and Taiping. Most of its attractions are located by a lake. It is a family vacation spot. Keep in mind that prices here are not low, thus backpackers may want to give this stop a skip.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Sleep4 places

Suria Service Apartment Hotel
Studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments available. Rooms come air-conditioned, with a mini fridge and television. Facilities include a swimming pool with jacuzzi, a gym, sauna, mini theatre, children's playground, BBQ area and karaoke lounge. Price ranges from RM150 to RM600 a night
Website
bukitmerahresort.com.my
Kampung Air (Water Chalets)
Chalets built on stilts over the lake. Studio Suites, 1,2 and 3 bedroom suites are available.Prices are steep, ranging from RM500 to RM2000 a night.
Website
bukitmerahresort.com.my
Laketown Hotel
Is located close to the Marina Village wand Waterpark. Rooms are air-conditioned and have a mini fridge and in house movies. Recommended for those who do not have their own mode of transportation. Price ranges from RM200 a night to RM600 a night.
Website
bukitmerahresort.com.my
Laketown Apartments
Studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments available. Rooms come air-conditioned, with a mini fridge and television. Prices range from RM130 to RM400 a night.
Website
bukitmerahresort.com.my

Getting there and around

Getting there

By bus
Take a bus from the Kamunting Bus Terminal in Taiping to Semanggol. From Semanggol, take another bus into Bukit Merah

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Getting around

One can walk to most of the attractions as they are located close by.

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Get inBukit Merah is primarily accessible via road. Take the Bukit Merah Exit on the North South Expressway, 10 minutes North of Taiping's Kamunting Exit and follow the signs.

Get aroundOne can walk to most of the attractions as they are located close by.

See

BuyMarina Village is a mall close to the waterpark that has many handicraft and souvenir stores to get nice items. Keep in mind that prices here are higher than in most other places as it is a predominantly tourist area.

EatMarina Village houses most of the F&B outlets like Cafe Le Lac, Ripple's Sidewalk Cafe and K'Bali Cafe. Bubbles Restaurant is located within the waterpark, it serves local and Western food at fairly high prices.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Bukit Merah" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Bukit Merah, Perak", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: malekhanif@yahoo.com / Malekhanif at Malay Wikipedia, GFDL via Wikimedia Commons

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