Thursday, June 19, 2014

10 interesting places in Ipoh, Perak

1. Ipoh Heritage Walk
Have a leisure walk around Bandaraya Ipoh where you can see the uniqueness of old architecture building that have been built for more than a century. Starting with a Stesen Keretapi which have been built by British's architect in year 1917. Some of the old building that are famous by local nor foreign's tourist are Ipoh Town Hall, Pejabat Pos, Muzium and many more.

2.Gua Tempurung
One of the largest gua batu Kapur in Peninsular Malaysia, located in Gopeng which is 1.9km long and have been discovered since 8000SM. this cave used to be a location for a hiding area for the communist in year 1950 to 1960. however, in 1970, gua tempurung was now known as "Lombong Biji Timah".


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3. Little India
Located in old town of Ipoh City. Little India funtioning as a business center, cultural and tourism activities.it have been a famous tourist attraction where tourist can get a better understanding of Indian culture in a commercial way. Little India also being a stop center  for local indian to shop for Deepavali's preparation.

4.Gerbang Malam
Shopping at night along Jalan Tahwil Azhar will give a different atmosphere for visitors in Bandaraya Ipoh  it have been establish since 2003 and now it have more than 130 stalls selling many items such as shoes, jerseys, bundle clothes and even a traditional reflexology services.

5.Memory Lane (Loke Kin)
Memory land or also known as Loke Kin is very synonym with bandaraya ipoh. it is a famous tourist spot for shopping in weekeend. situated in jalan horley and operating as early as 7am until 1pm. There are more than 300 stalls that are selling old and antique items. It is a must place for a antique lover to spend their time and even their money here. 

6. Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle is located near Batu Gajah, and is about 20 minutes' drive from  Ipoh, Perak.. The unfinished, ruined mansion, was built by a Scottish planter named  William Kellie Smith as a love symbolic for his wife, Agnes. Kellie's Castle is now a popular local tourist attraction and was used as a setting in the 1999 film Anna and the King and in 2000, film Skyline Cruisers.


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7. Muzium Perak Darul Ridzuan
This double storey building was built in 1926 and located in Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab, Ipoh . The building was still preserved the original English's architectural. visitor can have a look through the museum and learn more about the early history of Perak. Here, visitor will be introduced to many characters that molded the state. 

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8. Lost World of Tambun
Located in Tambun and about 10km from Bandaraya Ipoh, Perak. It is the largest premiere action and adventure theme park in Malaysia with its very own natural hot springs. Besides, built with a beautiful Mayan's architecture and a breath taking view of lake scenery and tropical rain forest. there are never dull moment at the Lost World of Tambun,and here are some recommendation activities for you guys to try on it; Fantabulous Dry Rides, Tambun Hot Springs, Tiger Valley, Tin Valley and Lost World Team Building.


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9. Medan Selera Dataran MBI
Your vacation will not complete without foods right. so, Medan Selera Dataran MBI will be a perfect place for food loverS to try some delicious food with more than 30 stalls that selling many varieties of menu. Located in Jalan Dato' Ismail Shah Bodin and start operating at 6pm until 2am.

10. Taman Rekreasi Gunung Lang
Located 5km from Bandaraya Ipoh. The main attractions are the man-made cascading waterfall, a limestone hill, a 2km broadwalk over the swamp and lookout towers.


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