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Welcome to Kerian,
Perak's smallest district, yet one of the richest in wildlife and other agricultural
attractions. You'll be thrilled when you visit the Kuala Gula Bird
Sanctuary, home of the rare Milky Stork and other spectacular species,
as well as an exciting variety of land and sea mammals. Matang
mangrove swamp, the biggest in Perak, also abounds in unique, colorful
flora and fauna, highlighting some of mother nature's wonders that you
just can't afford to miss! Then, there's breathtakingly scenic Tasik
Bukit Merah (Bukit Merah Lake), a huge fresh water lake which is a paradise for anglers,
rich in an endless variety of fish species, including the rare and
famous Golden Arowana. This small district can capture a big place in
your heart by time you leave! Clik here
for the Map Bukit Merah Lake Town Resort Introducing a fun-filled getaway that's got everyone talking. A perfect vacation spot where there's something for everyone, This premier waterfront resort is just right next to the Bukit Merah Interchange and a mere 35-minute drive from Penang Bridge along the North South Highway. Surrounded by an environment of lush greenery, it is also fronting one of Malaysia's largest inland waterways, the 7000 acres Bukit Merah Lake, which provides a scenic and serene setting just for you. For more pictures click Lake Town Resort. For more pictures, click here. Tasik Bukit Merah Enticingly attractive Tasik Bukit Merah is another of
nature's gifts to Kerian District. A huge expanse of fresh water
that stretches as fa4r as your eyes can see, the lake teems with common
and rare fish species like the Ikan Ubi , and the famous Golden Arowana,
which is much sought after. Of more economic importance is the tourist
development recently developed which has given a new breath of life to
this area. It boasts of having the only water theme park in Northern
Malaysia, about one hour drive from Penang. In 1998 abut 400,000
visitors visited this area. Agriculture You'll be amazed at the sight of almost endless rice fields, stretching to the horizon, because Kerian district is renowned as the oldest and biggest rice bowl area in Perak. The rice fields cover a total area of 23,700 hectares with a major part of the district's population involved in this vital agricultural activity. Oil palm is a next plantation crop that ranks next in importance, spreading over 16,700 hectares of land area. Other key facets of Kerian's on-going economic development include tourism, Fishery and manufacturing industry, Kuala Gula
Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary If you're a bird lover, Kuala Gula' renowned bird sanctuary is definitely the destination for you. Over 160 species of exotic birds, some protected, have been spotted in this spectacular, scenic setting. One of these is the rare, endangered Milky Stork which you mustn't miss. This beautiful bird has made this haven its home. From September to December, there is a huge influx of thousands of birds of sorts from other continents, making it the ideal time for you to visit. This sanctuary is also home to a variety of land and sea mammals like the smooth otter, dusky leaf monkey, long-tailed macaque and ridge-backed dolphin. So keep a sharp look-out for these adorable co-habitants of Kerian's heart-winning wildlife paradise. Click here to more information about Bird Sanctuary. Kerian's Mangrove Swamp Kerian District boasts the largest mangrove swamp area
in the State of Perak. It harbors a variety of birds and animals the
are unique to this region.. Factories In Parit Buntar
Plantation
Kerian District is full of Oil Palm Plantation and Paddy Fields. Mostly Indians worker in Plantation. And some places you see Toddy Plantation. Its local drinks (Toddy beer) and mostly drink by India from low and middle in come group. Its from coconut trees, I have taken most of foreigner over there and they really like the Toddy. Paddy fields are mostly Malay people involved. Here I have some picture of all Plantation and Paddy Fields. Fishing Village
Most of the costal area are Fishing village. Places like Kuala Kurau, Kuala Gula, Tanjong Piandang and Kuala Bagan Tiang are the places where mostly Chinese fisherman live. The way of life is difference from the town people, They spend theirs free time in gambling and drinking toddy or beer. If you are a drinker you are welcome to meet this friendly guys. No beers no friends. If you are a guest, foods and beers are free. Very less people talk English and you may not have problem in communicate with them they use sign language. For more pictures about fishing village at Kuala Kurau, Kuala Gula, Tanjong Piandang and Kuala Bagan Tiang, click the menu Fishing Village. Night Markets
Night markets are famous in Malaysian and we have it
Kuala Kurau, Tanjong Piandang and Parit Buntar, Once a week the market
is on and difference town difference days, Its start at 5.00pm to
9.00pm.Here you can get all kinds of foods, that's Malay Food, Chinese
Food and Indian Food. The price here very cheap and reasonable. Toddy Plantation Making Clay Porttery Oil Palm Plantation Night Market Prawn Farm Parit Buntar Town Tanjong Pinang Kuala Kurau Kuala Bagan Tiang Dry Fish
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bicycle touring friends, Tim and Cindie Travis, gave me the book
below when they stayed at my house in Malaysia.
The Road That Has No End: How we traded our ordinary lives for a global
bicycle touring adventure
