Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Kellie's Castle @ Batu Gajah, Perak

24.01.2012 Tours
@ Kellie's Castle at Batu Gajah, Perak (click here to Google Map)
31000 Batu Gajah, Perak
GPS Location: 4°28'32.2"N 101°05'21.4"E
Thoughts: Difficult to appreciate the ruins of Moorish styled Kellie's Castle, it is beautiful as well as spooky! The Castle is the brainchild of a Scottish rubber plantation owner, Mr William Kellie Smith to celebrate his child’s birth. It began construction in 1915 and completed in 1926. The original design of Kellie's Castle includes a 6 story tower, tennis courts, rooftop entertainment area, wine cellar, and Malaysia's first elevator! Mr Smith also devised secret tunnels beneath the structure for emergency exits!
Rating: 7 / 10 👍👍😋😋
Telephone: +605-365 3381
Website: http://www.malaysia.travel/en/my/places/states-of-malaysia/perak/Kellies-Castle
Operating hours: 09:00am - 06:00pm

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