Taiping Tour Guides
The tour guides’ phone numbers are for WhatsApp inquiry only.
Khairul Salleh Bin Ahmed
City & Nature Guide
Languages: Malay & English
I was a school teacher from 1988 to 2018 and became a Nature Tour Guide in 2014. I later became a City Tour Guide in 2019, and in 2024 I was honoured as the Winner of the Best Tour Guide Award, Perak.
Mohd Syafiqi Zakaria
City & Nature Guide
Languages: Malay & English
I am a tour guide with strong expertise in nature, history, culture, and archaeology.
Phan Yoke Hoi
(Charlene)
City Guide
Languages: English & Chinese
I am a licensed tour guide currently employed at Wonder Farm. I graduated from Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. Taiping is my hometown, known for its nature and peaceful lifestyle.
Gordon Goh
(Goh Seng Kiong)
City Guide
Languages: Malay, English & Chinese
Hi there, you can call me Gordon, Malaysian-Chinese born in Kuala Kangsar, Perak and been staying in Taiping since I was 6 years old. I have been a full-time tour guide for the last 10 years and hosted numerous of tourists around the world. One of my greatest achievement was the Tourism Commendation Award given by the local city council and tourism NGO. In addition, I was also interviewed by the local media related to a documentary about the challenges in tourism. Growing up in Taiping is something that I am very proud of and my passion in meeting people from around the world motivates me to host anyone who is interested to know more about my hometown culture, traditional industries, nature, heritage, religion, etc. I look forward to hosting you and your friends and family through a tour experience while learning more about the local stories in my beloved hometown, Tai Ping.
Neal Nirmal Ariyapala
Nature Guide
Languages: Malay & English
I am involved in Responsible Nature Excursions, Alternative Tourism, Indigenous Community Visits, Nature Appreciation Programs, Environmental Education, and Local Community Organising, Training and Development.
Khairul Azman Bin Ahmad
Nature Guide
Languages: Malay, English & Chinese
I am a nature tour guide (green badge) and have been active since 2015. My focus is on environmental, historical, and cultural guiding in the state of Perak, particularly in Kuala Sepetang, Taiping, and Kuala Kangsar.
Mohd Fairus & Kuan Foo
Local Hosts
Languages: Malay, English & Chinese
Experience the authentic rhythm of village life alongside local hosts Mohd Fairus and Kuan Foo, the storytellers of the Jana Trail. They invite you into their community to share the living heritage of Bukit Jana, weaving together local folklore, the history of tin mining remnants, and an introduction to local wild edibles. Through immersive community activities, including nature walks, visits to pristine waterfalls, river fishing, unique ulam (wild herb) tasting experiences, and feasting on local fruits fresh from the orchards, Fairus and Kuan Foo offer a genuine glimpse into the area’s natural wealth and culture. Get in touch with them directly to plan your visit and experience Bukit Jana through a local lens.