Lonely Planet has chosen Perak as one of the world’s Top 10 Regions for next year in the newly released Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2017. Perak is ranked ninth on the book’s list of Top 10 Regions 2017.

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“Perak’s capital, Ipoh, is nurturing a bloom of vintage-style cafes and boutiques,” Lonely Planet writes. “The nucleus of this old-meets-new makeover is Kong Heng Block, surrounding the imaginative Sekeping Kong Heng hotel. Here, cheerful joints like Roquette Cafe, Burps & Giggles and Bits & Bobs pull a vibrant crowd to shop, dawdle and slurp ais kepal (ice balls) in this historic neighbourhood.”

“Guesthouse owners and tour guides on Pangkor Island are starting to lead sustainable nature walks and village tours, thanks to a mentoring scheme by NGO ECOMY. In this sunbather’s paradise, an emerging focus on wildlife is a breath of fresh, sea air.”

The full list of Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Regions 2017 is as follows:

1. Choquequirao, Peru

Beautiful llama with colored necklace and earrings in Choquequirao, Peru (Image: GettyRF_526790578 - Choquequirao)
Beautiful llama with colored necklace and earrings in Choquequirao, Peru (Image: GettyRF_526790578 – Choquequirao)

2. Taranaki, New Zealand

Sunset reflections, Pouakai Range, Egmont National Park, New Zealand (Image: GettyRF_168349602 - Taranaki)
Sunset reflections, Pouakai Range, Egmont National Park, New Zealand (Image: GettyRF_168349602 – Taranaki)

3. The Azores, Portugal

Panoramic view of the waterfalls Poço da Alagoinha (Lagoa das Patas) on Flores island / Azores (Portugal) (Image: GettyRF_515141785 - The Azores)
Panoramic view of the waterfalls Poço da Alagoinha (Lagoa das Patas) on Flores island / Azores (Portugal) (Image: GettyRF_515141785 – The Azores)

4. North Wales, UK

Curvy footpath leads to a white lighthouse looking over rocks to the Menai Straits in Wales (Image: GettyRF_593129203 - North Wales)
Curvy footpath leads to a white lighthouse looking over rocks to the Menai Straits in Wales (Image: GettyRF_593129203 – North Wales)

5. South Australia

Vineyard vines at South Australia (Image: GettyRF_508340108 - South Australia)
Vineyard vines at South Australia (Image: GettyRF_508340108 – South Australia)

6. Aysén, Chile

Hanging Glacier of Queulat National Park (Chile) (Image: shutterstock_385298395 - Aysen)
Hanging Glacier of Queulat National Park (Chile) (Image: shutterstock_385298395 – Aysen)

7. The Tuamotus, French Polynesia

The Tuamotus, French Polynesia (Image: EM1A4969 - The Tuamotus)
The Tuamotus, French Polynesia (Image: EM1A4969 – The Tuamotus)

8. Coastal Georgia, USA

Ferry to Historic District waterfront of Savannah, Georgia (Image: GettyRF_477144720 - Coastal Georgia)
Ferry to Historic District waterfront of Savannah, Georgia (Image: GettyRF_477144720 – Coastal Georgia)

9. Perak, Malaysia

The Old Town of Ipoh (Image: GettyRF_597148079 - Perak)
The Old Town of Ipoh (Image: GettyRF_597148079 – Perak)

10. The Skellig Ring, Ireland

Skellig Michael, Ireland (Image: GettyRF_157378119 - Skellig Ring)
Skellig Michael, Ireland (Image: GettyRF_157378119 – Skellig Ring)

Best in Travel 2017 is Lonely Planet’s 12th annual agenda-setting collection of the world’s hottest trends, destinations and experiences for the year ahead. The best-selling, inspirational travel yearbook highlights the top 10 countries, cities, regions and best value destinations that Lonely Planet’s experts recommend travellers experience in 2017.

Read also: Ipoh Named 6th in Lonely Planet’s Best in Asia 2016

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