Rumah Tiang 16Rumah Tiang 16 – built in 1974, it is Perak Malay-styled, utilising 16 pillars fashioned from chengal and meranti wood.

Wooden trellis adorn the facade of the house.

The eclectic interior, decorated with personal memorabilia of yesteryears, fills the home with warmth and character.

Personal collection fills the cupboards and shelves.

A hand-stitched illustration of Rumah Tiang 16 on a cushion cover.

A comfortable leather-bound chair adorn the living room.

Rumah Tiang 16: 1st Room with a traditional kapok (ilavam panju) mattress.

A shell curtain adds character to the interior.

Rumah Tiang 16: 2nd Room.

Close up details of soft furnishings.

Rumah Tiang 16: 3rd Room.

Rumah Tiang 16: a soothing garden feature.

Little pink blooms colour the garden.

Refreshment towels to freshen up upon arrival.

Pouring welcome drinks for guests at Rumah Tiang 16.

Tapai (fermented glutinous rice) – a local favourite served alongside the welcome drink.

The breathtaking vista of Lenggong Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A new planting season begins. In a few months, the emerald green paddy fields will be instagrammable worthy.

A traditional kampung-style lunch at Mak Ani's dangau.

A authentic kampung-style luncheon at Teringat Lenggong.

Delicious Loh Dee wonton noodles fuelled by firewood, rendering a distinct smoky flavour.

An aerial view of the Lenggong Archaeological Museum.

The 10,000 – 11,000 year old Perak Man skeleton was found in Gua Gunung Runtuh. It can be viewed at the the Lenggong Archaeological Museum.

An archaeological exercise by students of Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Suevite boulders at Bukit Bunuh.

This is the volcanic dust “wall” created by a gigantic eruption from Mount Toba in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, about 74,000 years ago.

Masjid Raja in Kampung Chepor. Built in 1541, is the second oldest mosque in Malaysia.

Fresh morning air greets the cyclist as he wanders through the valley.

Cycling through the enchanting valley.

Telaga Biru, a spring with the blue-tinted water source.

Bohoiiri Mohd Nizar (Buii) all smiles as he invites you to embark on a fascinating boat ride.

Fishing by the locals, a common scene along the river ride.

A lotus bud (one of many) peeps out of the Perak River.

Catch a scenic view at dusk along a river cruise.

A refreshing oasis awaits the visitor at Lata Kekabu.

A healthy stream flows through Lata Kekabu.

Dip your feet into the crystal clear waters of Lata Kekabu.

Ikan pekasam, Ikan pekasam (preserve fish) is a must-buy in Lenggong.one of the methods used by the locals to preserve fish is famous in Lenggong.

PPDK Batik Lenggong – the stencilling process with clay.

PPDK Batik Lenggong: the dying process.

Mak Lang demonstrates how to weave a mat.

Fingers working deftly.

The bedak sejuk making process.

This trained monkey can pluck coconuts with ease.