14 Must-Visit Attractions and Things to Do in Ipoh

Ipoh is surrounded by dramatic limestone hills and is famous for its food, its colonial old town and its cave temples. Only around two and a half hours from Kuala Lumpur, it is one of the easiest weekend escapes in Perak. Here are 14 of the best things to do in Ipoh.

Heritage and old town

1. Concubine Lane

A narrow heritage lane packed with cafes, snacks and souvenir stalls.

2. Ipoh Railway Station

A grand colonial building nicknamed the Taj Mahal of Ipoh.

3. Mural Art's Lane

Walls painted with colourful scenes of local life.

4. Han Chin Pet Soo

A museum on the history of Ipoh's tin-mining Hakka community (booking recommended).

5. Birch Memorial Clock Tower

A historic landmark in the heart of the old town.

Cave temples and nature

6. Kek Lok Tong

A cave temple opening onto landscaped gardens and a lake.

7. Sam Poh Tong

One of the oldest cave temples in Ipoh, with a famous tortoise pond.

8. Perak Tong

Murals, statues and a steep stairway to a viewpoint inside the limestone.

9. Gunung Lang Recreational Park

A short boat ride to a lakeside park ringed by cliffs.

10. Tasik Cermin (Mirror Lake)

A hidden lake enclosed by limestone walls, reached through a tunnel.

11. Qing Xin Ling Leisure and Cultural Village

Lakes, bamboo bridges and cliffs for a relaxed afternoon.

Day trips from Ipoh

12. Lost World of Tambun

A theme park with hot springs, water slides and an evening spa.

13. Kellie's Castle, Batu Gajah

The unfinished mansion of a Scottish planter, full of stories.

14. Gua Tempurung, Gopeng

One of the longest limestone caves in the peninsula, with guided tours.

Do the old town on foot in the morning and drive out to the cave temples after lunch, when the limestone keeps them cool.

What to eat in Ipoh

Try Ipoh white coffee, bean sprout chicken, salted chicken, hor fun and the famous egg tarts. Weekend queues can be long, so arrive early.

Driving tips

Follow the North-South Expressway (E1) north and exit at Ipoh Selatan or Ipoh Utara. Town traffic is light compared with KL, and most attractions have their own parking. A comfortable sedan such as the Honda City Hybrid keeps fuel costs low on the round trip.

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