Kellie's Castle

Kellie’s castle was once meant to be a home away for William Kellie Smith, who was a Scottish Planter in the 20th century. Being so far away from his hometown, he wanted his new home to be reminiscent of his place back in Scotland.

William Kellie Smith is a very eccentric man who is very popular with his workers which consist of South Indian immigrants. Due to this, he had built a Hindu Shrine for his workers on the castle premises itself as a token of appreciation.

The building has made a name for itself when it is being used as a setting in the 1999 film Anna and The King. Other than that, the castle is also said to be haunted, and is filled with hidden passageways and underground rooms, which adds to its appeal among travelers worldwide.

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TOP 3 ATTRACTIONS NEAR BANDAR SERI ISKANDAR

We at D Hotel Seri Iskandar would like our guests, travelers from all over the globe to maximize their stay experience here at Bandar Seri Iskandar. These are some examples of nearby attractions we think is a must-go-to when you’re visiting Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak.

1.Pasir Salak Complex

The Pasir Salak Historical Complex is located about 40 kilometres from D’ Hotel Seri Iskandar. It is a memorial complex which commemorates the extraordinary history of Pasir Salak and the people of Perak. The Pasir Salak area is special place which play an important role in the development of the history of Malaysia as an independent nation. It can be said that the origin of the flames of the Malay nationalism started in Pasir Salak.

2.Tin Dredge Museum

The tin dredge in Batu Gajah along Jalan Tanjung Tualang is the last witness to the prosperity of tin mining in Malaysia. It is located about 26 kilometres from D’ Hotel Seri Iskandar. Also known as Tanjung Tualang Dredge No 5 (TT5), this 4500 tonne giant floating on the excavation site is a precious remain that tells the history of Malaysia, and especially so for Perak, the home of many tin mines. ”Perak” literally means silver in Malay, which was thought to resemble the silver color of tin.

3. Kellie’s Castle

Kellie’s Castle (sometimes also called Kellie’s Folly) is located around 26.9 kilometres form D’ Hotel Seri Iskandar. The unfinished, ruined mansion, was built by a Scottish planter named William Kellie Smith. According to differing accounts, it was either a gift for his wife or a home for his son.

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INTRODUCTION TO BANDAR SERI ISKANDAR

Bandar Seri Iskandar, named after Sultan Iskandar Shah who once ruled the state of Perak several decades ago. Located around 40km southwest of Ipoh, connected to the Ipoh-Lumut highway, Seri Iskandar is the district capital of Perak Tengah.

Seri Iskandar is known for it’s Higher Education Institutions located within the area, which includes University Teknologi Petronas and University Teknologi Mara (UITM). This also contributes to why Seri Iskandar has built a reputation of being labeled as ‘Bandar Ilmu’ which means Town of Knowledge. Not only that, Seri Iskandar is also located nearby to attractions that highlights the rich culture and history of Perak such as the Dredging Ship Museum, Papan Cascades Waterfall, and Kellie’s Castle just to name a few.

There are also no shortage of facilities in the area with the development of DMall, various food and beverage outlets, entertainment center, transportation stations, and many others.

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3 TIPS FOR TRAVELING LIGHT IN MALAYSIA

Traveling have never been easier especially with the abundance of transportation and lodging possibilities. Other than providing affordable accommodations, we at DHotel Seri Iskandar would like to assist our guests in preparing for their trip beforehand. These are some traveling tips that we can think of to keep those luggage light for a seamless holiday!

1. Pack appropriate clothing

Malaysia is a tropical climate country, meaning it is mostly sunny all year round. We would advise for travelers to leave their heavy cotton sweaters and jackets at home and instead, bring along t-shirts, shorts, anything that is light and breathable to keep your carrying bags light and your clothes comfortable for the weather. There will be an instance where a jacket, more specifically a raincoat will be useful and that’s during a rare event of pouring rain. That is where tip number 2 comes in…

2.Keep it portable

When it comes to traveling light, the smaller it is the better! Packing an umbrella just in case if it rains here? Instead of the full sized umbrella, bring along the smaller, fold able umbrella that is lighter, and saves a lot more space for other necessities in that limited luggage space.

3.Be tech savvy

If you are traveling to a foreign country without knowing much about the place, it can be a little intimidating. Due to that, most will make extra preparations before their trip such as packing a local map, language guide book, and many more. Why pack those extra loads when you can access all that information and more through your smart phones!

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TOP 3 ATTRACTIONS NEAR BANDAR SERI ISKANDAR

JANUARY 21, 2015 | EDIT

We at D Hotel Seri Iskandar would like our guests, travelers from all over the globe to maximize their stay experience here at Bandar Seri Iskandar. These are some examples of nearby attractions we think is a must-go-to when you’re visiting Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak.

1.Pasir Salak Complex

The Pasir Salak Historical Complex is located about 40 kilometres from D’ Hotel Seri Iskandar. It is a memorial complex which commemorates the extraordinary history of Pasir Salak and the people of Perak. The Pasir Salak area is special place which play an important role in the development of the history of Malaysia as an independent nation. It can be said that the origin of the flames of the Malay nationalism started in Pasir Salak.

2.Tin Dredge Museum

The tin dredge in Batu Gajah along Jalan Tanjung Tualang is the last witness to the prosperity of tin mining in Malaysia. It is located about 26 kilometres from D’ Hotel Seri Iskandar. Also known as Tanjung Tualang Dredge No 5 (TT5), this 4500 tonne giant floating on the excavation site is a precious remain that tells the history of Malaysia, and especially so for Perak, the home of many tin mines. ”Perak” literally means silver in Malay, which was thought to resemble the silver color of tin.

3. Kellie’s Castle

Kellie’s Castle (sometimes also called Kellie’s Folly) is located around 26.9 kilometres form D’ Hotel Seri Iskandar. The unfinished, ruined mansion, was built by a Scottish planter named William Kellie Smith. According to differing accounts, it was either a gift for his wife or a home for his son.

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