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Delve into Gopeng
Gopeng in Perak is a city located in Malaysia about 99 mi (or 159 km) north of Kuala Lumpur, the country's capital town.
Current time in Gopeng is now 04:12 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kuala Lumpur with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Gopeng, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Malaysia is Sultan Azlan Shah Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 14 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Malaysia is Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley in a distance of 43 mi (or 70 km), North. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ipoh, Tanah Rata, George Town, Betong and Kuala Lumpur. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F
Morning Temperature | 24°C / 74 °F |
Evening Temperature | 27°C / 80 °F |
Night Temperature | 25°C / 76 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 14% |
Air Humidity | 69% |
Air Pressure | 1011 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from North-East |
Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 66% of sky |
General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Wednesday, 6th of November 2024
26°C (79 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Thursday, 7th of November 2024
29°C (84 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Friday, 8th of November 2024
28°C (82 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
De ParkView Hotel
De Botani Hotel
Videos from this area
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REDEFINE 1.0 | Seri Iskandar Motard Crew | SJ4000
Seri Iskandar Motard Crew ride ke RTC Gopeng sempena program Redifine 1.0 anjuran UITM Seri Iskandar, Perak.
GOPENG
Gopeng is a small town in the state of Perak. It only has one main road. In the town center there an old bus station, a Police Station and rows of pre-war shop houses. Many of the residents,...
White Water Rafting Part I@Murni Camp Kg Jahang, Gopeng, Perak
Watch in HD for better view Part 1: White Water Rafting organized by Shah Momo at Murni Camp, Kg. Jahang, Gopeng, Perak. Keep close to nature, a place of our own & keep wet!! : )
Rafting@Murni Camp Gopeng Ipoh Part II
White Water Rafting @Gopeng, Perak, organized by Shah Momo. Enjoyyy!!!!
White Water Rafting Gopeng with Radak Adventure
We did white water rafting at Gopeng recently. Check the video out.
SBPI Gopeng Dikir Barat HAC 2010 {Syed, Aliph & Hazim focused}
Why the hell I took this frigging 'melenguhkan tgn' fancam of Syed(mainly), Aliph & Hazim adalah kerana . . . Syed main that thing sgt beshhhhhhh (Ko mmg gempak la weih. Aq nak tgk ko men...
Double-Decker Rapids at Kampar River, Gopeng, Perak, Malaysia
Kampar River - Where white waters flow, enthusiasts and adventurers will be sure to go! Test out your river skills and go on an adrenaline rush as you ride through 14 rapids and cooling waters...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Gopeng
Gopeng is a town located in Mukim Teja, District of Kampar, Perak, Malaysia. It is situated approximately 20 km south of Ipoh, the state capital. The town is located on the west side of the North-South Expressway stretch of Tapah-Simpang Pulai. The limestone hills and the Titiwangsa Mountains are clearly visible; the expressway penetrates between them and the view of the Tapah-Gopeng stretch is one of the most picturesque areas on the west side of Peninsular Malaysia.
Simpang Pulai
Simpang Pulai is a town in Malaysia located between Sungai Raia and Chandan Desa. A Ria Moda Jakel Trading Textile Company opened its branch here at the corner lot of the Simpang Pulai intersection. An alternative road leading to Cameron Highlands also started from the same intersection. A huge construction is ongoing now opposite the school. A PLUS Expressway Simpang Pulai Exit Toll is also located nearby.
Kampung Jahang
Kampung Jahang or (commonly known as Jahang by locals) is a traditional Malay village located within the outskirt of Gopeng, Perak. It is one of many Malay villages located to the east side of Gopeng, near to the hill slopes. Everybody here is from the Malay Rawa community. There are very little commercial activity here however there are small kiosk erected by locals to sell foods (kueh) and even beverages. The residents usually go to Gopeng to get their rations and other significant deals.
Kampung Lawan Kuda
Kampung Lawan Kuda is one of the oldest Malay villages located alongside the old trunk road, Jalan Kampar-Gopeng, in Gopeng, Perak. The village is clearly visible along the road just after Kampung Tersusun Kampung Pulai by heading south towards Kampar. Kampung Lawan Kuda is also located very near to the left side after the Gopeng Toll Exit from the PLUS Highway.