Explore the many charms of Ipoh

The city of Ipoh, situated on the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia is the country’s third largest city. The administrative capital of the state of Perak, Ipoh, located in the rich tin- bearing valley of the Kinta River, was a hot bed of the tin mining industry during the British colonial era in Malaysia. 
However, when the industry collapsed and the mines closed in the 1970’s, Ipoh lost much of its prominence as growth in the city came to an abrupt halt and the many residents associated with industry migrated to other parts of the country. Since then, Ipoh whose cityscape features quaint Chinese shop houses and various colonial era buildings, has come to be renowned as a good locale for retirement, though it continues to be one of the most populous cities in Malaysia.

Reasons to visit Ipoh

Easily Accessible from Kuala Lumpur

Ipoh is situated at a distance of 200km to the north of Kuala Lumpur and is easily accessible via various modes of transport.

Many architectural sights of historical and cultural importance

If you are an avid sightseer, you are in luck in Ipoh, for the city is dotted with numerous ancient buildings dating back to the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries, like the Ipoh Town Hall, the High Court and the Ipoh Railway Station. Other attractions of note in Ipoh include the Muzium Darul Ridzuan, a museum housed in a charming mansion, which once belonged to a tin-mining tycoon and the city’s ancient Mariamman temple.

Access city for theme parks

Ipoh provides easy access for popular, attraction-filled theme parks like the Gunung Lang Recreational Park and the Lost World of Tambun. Ipoh also provides easy access to another popular attraction, Kellie’s Castle, a deserted mansion and, the former home of an English plantation owner. The mansion is believed to be haunted and also hosts various secret chambers. This popular attraction located within close proximity to Ipoh in Batu Gajah.

Food glorious food

Ipoh is a well known ‘foodie destination’ and hosts a culinary landscape littered with delectable hawker fare. The city is famously associated with much loved delicacies like Hainanese Chicken Rice, Kai See Sar Hor Fun (rice noodles in a soupy broth), Tauge Ayam, Wantan Mee, Ipoh old town white coffee, Char Quay Teow, Chicken curry bread, Ipoh salted chicken, Egg tarts, Taro puffs and more.