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Gopeng

Perak, Malaysia · Asia

About Gopeng

Gopeng works well as a base: 15 minutes from Sungai Siput, 7km from Gua Tempurung.

Gopeng is a town located in Perak, Malaysia. With a population of 1,330, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Gopeng 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 Gopeng to your route.

About Gopeng

Gopeng (Jawi: ڬوڤيڠ, Chinese: 务边) is a town located in Mukim Teja, Kampar District, Perak, Malaysia. It is situated approximately 20 km (12 mi) south of Ipoh, the state capital.

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Gopeng 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 Gopeng located?

Gopeng is located in Perak, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 4.4715 latitude, 101.1663 longitude.

What is the population of Gopeng?

Gopeng has a population of approximately 1,330 people, making it a town in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,330
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Perak
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
4.4715, 101.1663

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Gopeng

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Gua Tempurung

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

7 km · about 15 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.

9 km · about 15 min 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.

16 km · about 20 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.

23 km · about 25 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.

23 km · about 25 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Gopeng

  • 23 kmCameron HighlandsA cool colonial hill station with rolling tea plantations, strawberry farms, and mossy forests in the mountains of Peninsular Malaysia.
  • 23 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.
  • 25 kmMount Batu BrinchangHighest road-accessible point in Peninsular Malaysia at 2,031 metres, topped by a mossy forest and a summit observation tower.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Gopeng.

Sungai Siput

🇲🇾 Malaysia

9 km awayPop. 49,000

Batu Gajah

🇲🇾 Malaysia

14 km awayPop. 46,183

Malim Nawar

🇲🇾 Malaysia

14 km awayPop. 1,477

Chenderong

🇲🇾 Malaysia

15 km awayPop. 3,000

Ipoh

🇲🇾 Malaysia

16 km awayPop. 759,952

Lahat

🇲🇾 Malaysia

16 km awayPop. 30,694

Menglembu

🇲🇾 Malaysia

16 km awayPop. 2,600

Pusing

🇲🇾 Malaysia

18 km awayPop. 6,780

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