The Leaning Tower

The Leaning Tower

Address:Jalan Pasar,Pekan Teluk Intan,36000,Teluk Intan,Perak,Malaysia

The view of leaning tower 

The Leaning Tower is the landmark of Teluk Intan and is the Malaysia equivalent of the world famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. It is located in the centre of the town of Teluk Intan, Perak. The tower is slanted leftward, it is 25.5 meters tall and inside is divided into 3 storeys. The tower is located in the center of a square surrounded by Jalan Pasar, Jalan Selat, Jalan Bandar and Jalan Ah Cheong. It is built in 1885 by Mr. Leong Choon Cheong for the purpose to store water during the drought season. 

the internal view of the leaning tower 

A spiral staircase runs around the inner perimeter of the structure leading up to the top-most floor.

The pagoda style structure was greatly influenced by Chinese architecture, because the majority of the population of the town in previous time was Chinese. The reasons why the tower leans are the soft ground on which it was built, as well as the weight of the water in the water tank, which causes it to lean towards the southwest. The Leaning Tower also known as the Clock Tower, the clock on the tower was used to keep time. It becomes one of the famous tourism in Malaysia and attracts many tourists come to visit it every year. Tourists also come for the famous local food - Chee Cheong Fun. It is delicious and nice. 

The Teluk Intan Chee Cheong Fun 

Other than that, during night time the tower goes through a cycle of lighting in various colored shadow lighting that make the night view is even more fascinating. Every Saturday night and Sunday morning, there will be a flea market selling local Malay delicacies near the Leaning Tower. There are a lot of famous local food such as rojak, chee cheong fun and chay keoy teow that you can try in Teluk Intan. 

Night view of Teluk Intan leaning tower

Night view of Teluk Intan leaning tower

Just an addition information, the entrance fees of leaning tower Teluk Intan is RM0.00. It is free of charge! You just need to spend your time but not your money to visit this historical and beautiful place. What are you still waiting for?  Just come and enjoy your trip to Teluk Intan!

Published by: Pou Ying Han & Chai Kar Mun