Editing Perak (section)

=== Tourism ===
{{see also|List of tourist attractions in Perak}}
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The tertiary sector is Perak's main economic sector. In 2018, the state was the second most popular destination for [[domestic tourism|domestic tourists]] in Malaysia, after the state of [[Pahang]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2018/07/10/tourism-numbers-up-state-official-reports-visitor-statistics-for-2017|title=Perak is No 2 for local tourists|author=Manjit Kaur|work=The Star|date=10 July 2018|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> Perak's attractions include the royal town of Kuala Kangsar and its iconic buildings, such as the Iskandariah Palace, Pavilion Square Tower, [[Perak Royal Museum]], [[Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery]], and [[Ubudiah Mosque]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2005/09/22/royal-town-steeped-in-history-and-tradition_1|title=Royal town steeped in history and tradition|author1=Chan Li Leen|author2=Zabidi Tusin|work=The Star|date=22 September 2005|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/2017/02/212937/royal-town-kuala-kangsar|title=The royal town of Kuala Kangsar|author=David Bowden|newspaper=New Straits Times|date=16 February 2017|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.star2.com/travel/malaysia/2017/09/19/exploring-kuala-kangsar-peraks-royal-town/|title=Exploring Kuala Kangsar, Perak's royal town|author=Ming Teoh|publisher=Star2.com|date=19 September 2017|access-date=25 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191025012549/https://www.star2.com/travel/malaysia/2017/09/19/exploring-kuala-kangsar-peraks-royal-town/|archive-date=25 October 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> The British colonial legacy in Perak includes the Birch Memorial Clock Tower, Ipoh High Court, Ipoh railway station, Ipoh Town Hall and Old Post Office, [[Kellie's Castle]], Majestic Station Hotel, [[Malay College Kuala Kangsar]], [[Bukit Larut|Maxwell Hill]] (Bukit Larut), [[Perak Museum|Perak State Museum]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jmm.gov.my/en/museum/perak-museum|title=Perak Museum|publisher=Department of Museums Malaysia|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> Royal Ipoh Club, St. John Church, and Taiping Lake Gardens.<ref name="Ipoh architecture">{{cite web|url=https://theculturetrip.com/asia/malaysia/articles/the-most-beautiful-architecture-in-ipoh-malaysia/|title=The Most Beautiful Architecture in Ipoh, Malaysia|author=Sam Bedford|publisher=Culture Trip|date=22 May 2018|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> The historical events of the local Malay struggle are remembered in the [[Pasir Salak Historical Complex]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://muzium.perak.gov.my/index.php/en/museums/pasir-salak-historical-complex|title=Pasir Salak Historical Complex|publisher=Perak State Museum Board|access-date=25 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180705055921/http://muzium.perak.gov.my/index.php/en/museums/pasir-salak-historical-complex|archive-date=5 July 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/focus/2017/11/13/more-than-just-about-birch-and-maharaja-lela-kampung-gajah-a-mustsee-for-tourists-as-it-is-steeped-i|title=More than just about Birch and Maharaja Lela|author=Chan Li Leen|work=The Star|date=13 November 2017|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> There are also several historical ethnic Chinese landmarks, mainly in Ipoh, the capital. They include the Darul Ridzuan Museum building,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://muzium.perak.gov.my/index.php/en/museums/darul-ridzuan-museum|title=Darul Ridzuan Museum|publisher=Perak State Museum Board|access-date=25 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706110923/http://muzium.perak.gov.my/index.php/en/museums/darul-ridzuan-museum|archive-date=6 July 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> a former wealthy Chinese tin miner's mansion; Han Chin Pet Soo, a former club for Hakka miners and haven of shadowy activities;<ref name="Ipoh architecture"/> and the [[Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mpti.gov.my/en/visitors/places-interest/menara-condong|title=Menara Condong|trans-title=Leaning Tower|publisher=Teluk Intan Municipal Council|access-date=25 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191025032257/http://www.mpti.gov.my/en/visitors/places-interest/menara-condong|archive-date=25 October 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref>

[[File:Road bridge passing the Royal Belum Rainforest, Perak, Malaysia.jpg|thumb|left|Road bridge passing the Royal Belum Rainforest during blue hour]]

The state also contains a number of natural attractions, including [[bird sanctuaries]], [[cave]]s, forest reserves, islands, limestone cliffs, mountains, and white sandy beaches. Among the natural sites are [[Banding Island]], [[Belum-Temengor]] Forest Reserve,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://belum.com.my/|title=Living tale of nature|publisher=Belum Temenggor|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens,<ref name="Ipoh nature attractions">{{cite web|url=https://theculturetrip.com/asia/malaysia/articles/8-gorgeous-natural-sights-near-ipoh-malaysia/|title=8 Gorgeous Natural Sights near Ipoh, Malaysia|author=Sam Bedford|publisher=Culture Trip|date=23 May 2018|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> Kinta Nature Park,<ref name="Ipoh nature attractions"/> Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve, Mount Yong Belar,<ref name="Ipoh nature attractions"/> Pangkor Island,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theculturetrip.com/asia/malaysia/articles/how-to-travel-to-pangkor-island/|title=How to Travel to Pangkor Island|author=Sam Bedford|publisher=Culture Trip|date=18 July 2018|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> [[Tempurung Cave]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mdkampar.gov.my/en/visitors/places-interest/tempurung-cave|title=Tempurung Cave|publisher=Kampar District Council|access-date=25 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191025020655/http://www.mdkampar.gov.my/en/visitors/places-interest/tempurung-cave|archive-date=25 October 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> and Ulu Kinta Forest Reserve.<ref name="Ipoh nature attractions"/> Recreational attractions include the Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat,<ref name="Perak recreational parks">{{cite web|url=https://visitperak.com.my/category/nature/page/2/|title=Category: Nature|publisher=Visit Perak|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> D. R Seenivasagam Recreational Park,<ref name="Perak's garden city">{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2005/09/08/welcome-to-peraks-garden-city/|title=Welcome to Perak's garden city|author1=V. P. Sujata|author2=Lew Yong Kan|author3=Zabidi Tusin|work=The Star|date=8 September 2005|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> Gaharu Tea Valley Gopeng,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaharu.com.my/|title=Home|publisher=Gaharu Tea Valley Gopeng|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> Go Chin Pomelo Nature Park,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/focus/2017/12/15/thriving-in-tambun-the-humble-pomelo-is-synonymous-with-this-small-town-and-grows-well-on-former-min/|title=Thriving in Tambun|author=Foong Pek Yee|work=The Star|date=15 December 2017|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> Gunung Lang Recreational Park,<ref name="Ipoh nature attractions"/> Kinta Riverfront Walk,<ref name="Perak recreational parks"/> Kuala Woh Jungle Park,<ref name="Perak recreational parks"/> Lang Mountain,<ref name="Perak recreational parks"/> [[Lost World of Tambun]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sunwaylostworldoftambun.com/|title=Home|publisher=Sunway Lost World of Tambun|access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> My Gopeng Resort,<ref name="Perak recreational parks"/> Perak Herbal Garden,<ref name="Perak recreational parks"/> Sultan Abdul Aziz Recreational Park, and Sungai Klah Hot Spring Park.<ref name="Perak's garden city"/>