Best Things To Do in Ipoh, Malaysia

  1. S P H De Silva Building Image
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    Architecture

    Also doubling up as the Ipoh Tourist Information Center the SPH De Silva Building is one sight that you will behold every now and then while exploring the city. Its Victorian architectures, with white ascents also makes this city attraction a great photo opportunity. Its creation in the early 19th century amplifies the fact that it still remains to be one of the oldest commercial buildings. It ...Read more
  2. Padang Ipoh

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    Padang Ipoh

    Leisure

    The Padang Ipoh is one major open space in the city. It is essentially a large field resorted to by locals and visitors for leisure activities. You will find several indulging in sports activities especially, in the early mornings and evenings. This is a fabulous place to spend the evenings, given its well-manicured field, dotted by colonial, Victorian buildings. Thus, also making it a favourab...Read more
  3. Masjid Sultan Idris Shah Ke Ii Ipoh

    Mosque, Religious Site

    The state mosque of Perak, the Masjid Sultan Idris Shah Ke II Ipoh is indeed one of the most important mosques in the city. It lies very close to the Ipoh Railway Station, which itself is a major tourist attraction of Ipoh, so the two can be easily clubbed while on a day out exploring the city. The tower of this mosque, dominates the city’s skyline, given its visibility from any part of I...Read more
  4. Gerbang Malam

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    Gerbang Malam

    Nightlife

    Wondering about nightlife in Ipoh? The city attraction of Gerbang Malam is your answer. What’s not to love about this place, that is essentially a thriving night market, dotted by many restaurants and bars. This place also gives some good insights into the local life of Ipoh, should that interest you. The restaurants are open late into the night, some even post-midnight, so you can enjoy ...Read more
  5. Muzium Darul Ridzuan

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    Muzium Darul Ridzuan Image
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    Museum, Educational Site, Exhibition

    The Perak Museum was built in successful tin miner called Foo Choong Kit in 1926. Back then, he built it for his own private residence. It is believed that once upon a time, forty people were counted to be living here. In 1950 it was sold to the Perak Government. In 1992, this building finally went on to become a museum.Visitors can browse through the museum and learn about the history of Perak...Read more
  6. Gua Tempurung

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    Gua Tempurung

    Cave, Geological Formation, River

    Gua Tempurung is a cave located 24 kilometers south of Ipoh. It is popular among spelunkers and is a must visit for caving enthusiasts. Its entire area known as the Kinta Valley. About 3 kilometers long, Gua Tempurung Ipoh is probably the longest cave in Peninsular Malaysia. A section of it has been developed as a show cave with walkways and electric lighting. Also, a fine river cave, the under...Read more
  7. Kellie's Castle

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    Kellie's Castle

    Outdoors, Castle, Historical Site, Architecture

    Kellie Castle Ipoh also known as Kellie's Folly. kellie castle perak was made with a purpose of being a home away from home for Scottish Planter, William Kellie Smith back in the 20th century. Kellies Castle located near Batu Gajah in Perak. This Kellie's Castle mansion has a Moorish architecture with rooms designed for Kellie's son and daughter. A living hall, a place of worship, a f...Read more
  8. Gaharu Tea Valley

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    Gaharu Tea Valley

    Landmark, Valley, Nature

    Gaharu Tea Valley was set up approximately 20 years ago, covering 300 acres of elevated grounds. At one point in time, there were approximately 200,000 Gaharu trees. Also because at that point 90% of the produce was to meet the demands from global markets primarily China, Taiwan, Middle East, China, Japan and Korea. According to stories that revolve around the region, the species that are grown...Read more
  9. Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge Ship
    This ship, named Tanjung Tualang Dredge No. 5, or TT5, weighs 4,500 tons. It is supported by a pontoon of 75 meters in length, 35 meters in width and 3 meters in depth. Built in England in 1938 by F.W.Payne & Son, it was a major design engineering company in bucket-line dredges at that time. This dredge was built for the Southern Malayan Tin Dredging Ltd. TT5 was in operation for 44 ye...Read more
  10. Han Chin Pet Soo History Museum

    Museum, History Museum

    Han Chin Pet Soo (闲真åˆÂ«Ã¥Â¢…) or Han Chin Villa was one of the most prominent heritage houses back in the day. It was always a source of curiosity amongst the locals who never got to enter it. Han chin pet soo history museum provides an insight into the unethical events at ...Read more
  11. Ipoh Geological Museum

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    Ipoh Geological Museum

    Museum, Specialty Museum

    The Geological Museum in Ipoh was established in 1957 and is a major Ipoh attraction. Construction work on the museum was initiated in July 1955 when Raja Idris Shah Ibni al Marhum Sultan Iskandar Shah, the Raja Muda of Perak officially laid the foundation stone of the building. The Museum building is now a part of the Minerals and Geosciences Department Complex in Ipoh. Under the recent jurisd...Read more
  12. Pulau Pangkor

    Island

    Most islands in Malaysia are beautiful but Pangkor deserves a special mention for its distinct features. There is something very fresh, very unexplored and lovely about this place. You would be awe struck by the beauty of these islands. This group of islands is a mixture of one mountain and three laid down islands. Pangkor Island in all assures you a memorable experience! There are also beautif...Read more
  13. Sultan Azlan Shah Airport

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    Sultan Azlan Shah Airport Image
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    Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IATA: IPH, ICAO: WMKI) is an airport located in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. It is the main airport serving the state of Perak and is the second busiest airport in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The airport is named after the ninth Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) of Malaysia, Sultan Azlan Shah.The airport is located about 10 km (6.2 mi) south of Ipoh city c...Read more
  14. Laser Battle

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    Laser Battle
    If you love the game of laser tagging, then Laser Battle is the right place for you to be. Conveniently located at Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, Ipoh, in Malaysia, this place is the largest Pan-Asian laser tag centre with a world class arena. Dabble your feet in more than 50 different game modes here, which promise the best of the laser features that you will get nowhere else. The highly visible su...Read more
  15. Perak Turf Club

    Outdoors

    If you find horse racing interesting to watch, then you can definitely pay a visit to the Perak Turf Club Equestrian & Training Centre. It is a horse racing venue of superb class where you and your dear ones can enjoy a thrilling session of horse racing appropriately. The race course is a major attraction to the local race enthusiasts of Perak, Malaysia as it organizes the races in a brilli...Read more
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    • Gua Tempurung cave in Ipoh is one of the best to explore. Kek Lok Tong, Perak Tong, Sam Poh Tong, and Ling Sen Tong are four major cave temples in Ipoh that are also worth exploring. 

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