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Chemor

Perak, Malaysia · Asia

About Chemor

Chemor is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Tanjung Rambutan, 35km from Gua Tempurung.

Chemor is a town located in Perak, Malaysia. With a population of 30,461, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Chemor sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chemor to your route.

About Chemor

Chemor (Jawi: چيمور) is a main town in Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia.

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What are the best things to do in Chemor?

Chemor offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Chemor located?

Chemor is located in Perak, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 4.7211 latitude, 101.1189 longitude.

What is the population of Chemor?

Chemor has a population of approximately 30,461 people, making it a town in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
30,461
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Perak
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
4.7211, 101.1189

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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AsiaMalaysiaPerakTown

Worth the detour from Chemor

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Ipoh Old Town

A charming tin-mining era town with colonial architecture, street art, cave temples, and some of Malaysia's best street food.

14 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Kellie's Castle

An unfinished Moorish-Scottish mansion begun in 1915 by Scottish planter William Kellie-Smith and abandoned when he died of pneumonia in 1926. Its roofless brick towers and hidden staircases sit beside the Raya River.

28 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Gua Tempurung

Large limestone show cave near Gopeng, Perak, just off the North–South Expressway with guided river passages and parking.

35 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mount Batu Brinchang

Highest road-accessible point in Peninsular Malaysia at 2,031 metres, topped by a mossy forest and a summit observation tower.

37 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cameron Highlands

A cool colonial hill station with rolling tea plantations, strawberry farms, and mossy forests in the mountains of Peninsular Malaysia.

40 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata)

Hill station at 1,450 metres reached by winding roads through tea plantations, the main town on the Cameron Highlands circuit.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Chemor

  • 37 kmMount Batu BrinchangHighest road-accessible point in Peninsular Malaysia at 2,031 metres, topped by a mossy forest and a summit observation tower.
  • 40 kmCameron HighlandsA cool colonial hill station with rolling tea plantations, strawberry farms, and mossy forests in the mountains of Peninsular Malaysia.
  • 40 kmCameron Highlands (Tanah Rata)Hill station at 1,450 metres reached by winding roads through tea plantations, the main town on the Cameron Highlands circuit.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Chemor.

Tanjung Rambutan

🇲🇾 Malaysia

7 km awayPop. 1,311

Bercham

🇲🇾 Malaysia

9 km awayPop. 150,000

Ulu Kinta

🇲🇾 Malaysia

12 km awayPop. 9,799

Kampung Manjoi

🇲🇾 Malaysia

13 km awayPop. 86,266

Ipoh

🇲🇾 Malaysia

16 km awayPop. 759,952

Menglembu

🇲🇾 Malaysia

20 km awayPop. 2,600

Kampung Enggor

🇲🇾 Malaysia

20 km awayPop. 2,342

Kuala Kangsar

🇲🇾 Malaysia

21 km awayPop. 39,331

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