via The Star, 16 December 2022: Papan in Perak is an old tin-mining town with potential as a heritage destination.
Perak folk, NGO spearhead revival of Papan and hope to raise funds for transformation of old tin-mining town into must-visit place with more heritage trails and galleries.
A TOWN stuck in the past, with old shophouses lining the main street and overgrown vegetation against a hilly landscape, aptly describes Papan in Perak.
Located about 17km from the state capital of Ipoh, the sorry state of the buildings belies the hidden gems of the tin mining town that is steeped in history.
To promote the sleepy town to tourists, conservationists have plans to turn it into a must-visit place.
Source: Reviving sleepy town | The Star
