Background Building

Heritage buildings that are more focused on the Taiping government buildings and shop houses where the architecture is from British influence .There are 83 houses and 34 shops public buildings in Taiping. Shop is the most significant building and a significant landmark in Taiping. It was imported from China and influenced by colonial architecture that evolved in the 16th century to mid- century 20th .This colonial architecture brought by European colonialists who had conquered Malaysia as Portuguese , Dutch and English have been modified according to the climatic conditions of Malaysia.

Architecture that is often used is Utilitarian, Neo - Classical, Palladian, Minnan, Modern and others. One of the unique heritage buildings are many buildings with concrete found in soluble lead elsewhere in the peninsula. In fact, according to public opinion, the town of Taiping has already appeared with the buildings and stone houses while at the Kuala Lumpur was still filled with dilapidated houses like barns. Design shops and government buildings are still intact and attractive look where visitors can experience the nostalgia of the golden age of Taiping through these historic buildings.

Heritage Urban Management was initiated by the Taiping Municipal Council begins after the Perak State Council on 8 September 1999 approved the Proposed Taiping Heritage Preservation containing the list of selected buildings and intensive and Development Guidelines Taiping Heritage. On August 30, 2000, Advanced Guideline Heritage, Larkin has been approved and certified for use in the overall planning process to guide management application development Heritage City.