Ipoh Itinerary 7 Days

7 Days in Ipoh - Perfect 1 Week Guide

There is so much to see in Malaysia. While everybody plans a trip to Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, and Malacca, only the real travel enthusiasts know how much Ipoh has to offer. While drawing out an Ipoh 7 day itinerary, here are all the pointers you can use to make the perfect itinerary for Ipoh:

What to see in Ipoh in 7 days?

Local sights to see

If you plan to spend 7 days in Ipoh, there is a lot to see here. While you mix and match it with other kinds of experiences, the main attractions that you must see here are- Gua Tempurung which is known to be the largest limestone cave situated in Peninsular Malaysia. Then the Kellies Castle which is a Moorish style mansion and was started in the year 1915 still stands tall with its ruins. Apart from this, the Lost World which has a hot spring and a wave pool is the perfect place to go and relax in. All of those attractions have a small fee levied to them. If you want to explore more of free attractions, then the best options for you are- Sam Poh Tong Temple, Ling Sen Tong Temple, Nan Tian Tong Temple, Kek Lok Tong Temple, Kwan Yin Tong Temple as well as Han Chin Pet Soo Museum.

Nightlife in Ipoh

Over the years, the nightlife has really picked up in Ipoh. While spending 7 days in Ipoh, you can most definitely include famous gasto bars such as Bricks and Barrels which is the most popular one in the city in your night plans. If you want to drink and eat the amazing food that Ipoh has to offer to you, then try out Barbezza as well as Secret Garden in your list of places to visit in Ipoh.

Local places to shop in

There are plenty of markets to include in your Ipoh 7 day itinerary. Ipoh is the capital of Perak and has so much to offer in terms of local handicrafts and Malaysian goods to offer. You can take back a lot of things from here by visiting the Kong Heng Flea Market, Gerbang Malam-Night Market, and Pasar Malam Taman Ipoh Jaya.

Ipoh picturesque locations to explore

Ipoh is one of the most cozily kept secrets of Perak. When you want to take great pictures with you for your travelogue, then here are the most beautiful locations to explore. Top 5 most picturesque locations to explore are- Ipoh Railway Station, Concubine Lake, Monroe’s Place, Kinta Riverfront Hotel and Ipoh Town Bridge.

Day trips to take from Ipoh

While there are cities such as Malacca, Kuching, Kuala Lumpur, and Genting Highlands to explore as day trips but the real fun lies in the lovely caves of the state- Perak. You can plan a trip to Gopeng, Tambun, and Langgong.