MY · Perak · 5.10°N 100.97°E

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UNESCO valley of caves and stone tools, where the 10,000-year-old Perak Man was found.

Best time
Any time of year. Go in the morning, before the heat and the afternoon showers.
How long
1 day
Getting there
About 3 hours' drive from KL: take the North–South Expressway to Kuala Kangsar, then drive about an hour north. Ipoh is around 1.5 hours away.
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Dear group chat,UNESCO valley of caves and stone tools, where the 10,000-year-old Perak Man was found.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingLenggongMY, Perak
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≈ 232 km from KL, as the crow flies
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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

A green valley of kampung and limestone hills in northern Perak, and one of the most important archaeological areas in Peninsular Malaysia. Stone tools, cave burials and Perak Man, a skeleton around 10,000 years old, were found here, and the valley became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012.

Makan

  1. Ikan pekasamLenggong is known for this fermented freshwater fish, fried and eaten with rice. Pick up a jar to take home.Map ↗
  2. Lake fishFresh fish from Tasik Raban, grilled or in curry, at the roadside eateries.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Lenggong Archaeological GalleryStart here, at Kota Tampan, for finds from the valley and the story of Perak Man.Map ↗
  2. The cavesGua Gunung Runtuh, where Perak Man was found, and Gua Harimau are among the cave sites. Ask at the gallery about access and guides.Map ↗
  3. Lata KekabuA waterfall and recreational forest just outside town, good for a cool dip.Map ↗
  4. Tasik RabanA quiet lake south of town, with fishing villages along its edge.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Some cave sites involve a climb. Wear proper shoes and go with a guide.
  • Pair it with Kuala Kangsar on the way up, or carry on north to Gerik and Royal Belum.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.