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Kampar Travel Information

Grand Kampar Hotel is located in the heart of Taman Bandar Baru Kampar,which is the fastest growing township in the area. It is about 169 km north of Kuala Lumpur, 30 km south of Ipoh and 85 km east of Pangkor and Lumut.

Kampar was established in 1887. Kampar is a town in the state of Perak, Malaysia. It is situated due south of Simpang Pulai. It was a tin mining town which boomed during the heights of the tin mining industry. There used to be many tin mines on the outskirts of Kampar, but most have closed down following the collapse of the industry.

Kampar celebrated its centennial year in grand fashion back in 1987. The name Kampar came from the word "kam pou" which in Cantonese means precious gold in reference to its large tin reserves.

To many outsiders, they come to know Kampar through two types of food : Kampar Chicken Biscuit and Kampar Fishball Noodle. The Kampar Chicken Biscuit is so famous that it has spawn a whole series of 'chicken biscuit' producers. As for Kampar Fishball Noodle, its relationship with the town Kampar remains as a myth.

Other local cuisine of Kampar includes the chee cheong fun, where curry is often the preferred condiment. Kampar is also credited for the invention of `chicken in a bread' (Min pau kei), literally `chicken bread' in Cantonese, is so sought after at one time that tourist buses are known to make a bee line to Kampar just to savour the delicacy.

Many would agree that Kampar is a town suitable for laying-back in the weekends after a long week of work. Kampar is just a 2 hour ride from Kuala Lumpur by the North-South Highway. Many KLites spend their weekends here. Its vast surroundings as well as abandoned mining-ponds are suitable for fishing, makes it an ideal place for a well-deserved break.

Places of Interest here.
Famous food in Kampar here.
Famous Restaurant in Kampar here.

2188, Jalan Timah, Bandar Baru Kampar,
31900 Kampar, Perak Darul Ridzuan,
Malaysia.

Tel: +605-466 2111
Fax: +605-466 3222
Web: www.grandkamparhotel.com.my
Email: inquiry@grandkamparhotel.com.my