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Colonial architecture stands side by side with rickety kedai kopi (coffee shops) in chameleonic Ipoh. The capital of Perak is flanked by towering white cliffs, some with magnificent cave temples pocketed in the limestone. Sliced into old and new towns by the Kinta River, Ipoh charms with its street art and street food – rather like a languid ...
Feb 23, 2022 · So if you're looking for unique places to visit in Malaysia, buck the trend and head to Ipoh. Its hilly outskirts are jeweled with cave temples; statue-studded Sam Poh Tong has a crimson pavilion secreted away among the limestone cliffs.
Developed in 1926 by Chinese Buddhists Chong Sen Yee and his wife, this temple (7km north of Ipoh) is popular for its mesmerising murals and panoramic views. The first staircase leads to a majestic seated Buddha (12m tall) in the main chamber.
Feb 4, 2022 · From Peninsular Malaysia to the island of Borneo, traditional arts, crafts and recipes endure – even as cities hurtle towards the latest architectural and gastronomic trends. Here are 15 of Malaysia's most unmissable experiences. 1. Sip tea at the source in the Cameron Highlands
Ipoh’s gleaming white town hall dates back to 1916 and is a popular spot for wedding-photo shoots. Visitors are often allowed to wander inside; the upper floor has good views of the colonial train station. Read more.
This late-19th-century mosque, attractively painted white and sky blue, is tucked away in Ipoh's new town, on the east bank of the Kinta River. Visits inside are possible; wait for staff to give you a walk-around (dress modestly).
St Michael’s Institution. Ipoh, Malaysia, Asia. Ipoh. A fine example of colonial architecture, this school, on the padang’s northern flank, was founded by the Catholic La Salle brothers in 1912. Not open to the public. Read more.
This charming small museum charts the history of Han Chin Villa, a 1929 clubhouse for Hakka tin miners that became a hotbed of prostitution, opium trading and organised crime during the lawless years of Ipoh's mining boom. Visit the website or drop by to book a place on a guided tour.
Ipoh’s courthouse was completed in 1928 by AB Hubback, the same architect who designed Ipoh’s train station and the town hall. Not open to the public, but a great photo op for its elegant, neoclassical style.
First discovered by a monk in 1890, this cavern, 5km south of Ipoh, is now a riot of religious statuary and pagoda tiles. The entrance pavilion is grand…
