40 Things to Do In Ipoh

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1. Perak Cave Temple

6 km from city center

Temple

A Buddhist temple built into a limestone hill at Gunung Tasek, 6km north of the centre, where a golden seated Buddha of about 12.8m fills the main chamber and Chinese murals and calligraphy cover the rock walls behind it. The reason to allow an hour rather than twenty minutes is the stairway behind the cave: roughly 450 steps climb through the hill to an open platform looking over the Kinta Valley (Read More) and the limestone outcrops around Ipoh. Free, with a donation box at the entrance.

4.2 /5

2 km from city center

Commercial Street

Concubine Lane in Ipoh, Malaysia, is a charming heritage street known for its colonial-era architecture and vibrant atmosphere. Once rumored to be home to the mistresses of wealthy Chinese tycoons during British rule, the lane is now a popular tourist spot lined with quirky boutiques, vintage shops, and street food stalls. Its narrow, colorful alleyways offer a nostalgic glimpse into Ipoh’s past w (Read More)hile showcasing a thriving blend of tradition and modernity. Visitors often flock here for local snacks, handmade crafts, and Instagram-worthy photo ops.

4.3 /5

14 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

The unfinished, gothic and ruined mansion of an ambitious Scottish Planter, Mr. William Kellie Smith, Kellie's Castle is located in Batu Gajah, Kenta District, Perak, Malaysia. With several ghost-sighting reports, the castle is believed to be haunted by many. Set on a hill with a gorgeous backdrop, the castle has all the intriguing elements for mystery lovers- horror, romance, dream, fate, traged (Read More)y. The beautiful interior and exterior has been used for filming scenes in movies like Anna and the King, and Skyline Cruiser.

Top Things To Do 4.3 /5

5 km from city center

Boating & Cruises

A limestone-ringed lake reached through a tunnel cut into the rock, about 5km from the centre. There are two of them. Tasik Cermin 1 is a short walk through an old mining tunnel; Tasik Cermin 2, signed as Hidden World, can only be reached by boat along a flooded 120m water tunnel, and that is the one worth the fare. Cliffs drop straight into still green water and the reflection is the whole point, (Read More) so a windless morning beats a breezy afternoon. Tickets are sold at the management office by the entrance.

Top Attraction 4.5 /5

6 km from city center

Temple

Kek Lok Tong, the Cave of Ultimate Bliss, is the largest of Ipoh's cave temples and the most dramatic: an enormous cave mouth opens into a vast chamber where Buddhist and Taoist figures sit beneath hanging rock formations, closer in scale to a cathedral than a shrine. Established as a permanent place of worship in the 1970s and spread over about 12 acres at the foot of Gunung Rapat, it also has an (Read More) award-winning zen garden at the rear, reached through a passage behind the main cave, with a lake, rock carvings and walking paths. Open daily 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, free to enter; boat rides on the lake run Wednesday to Monday, about RM12 for two.

4.5 /5

23 km from city center

Cave

Gua Tempurung is a beautiful limestone cave located in Gopeng in Perak. Popular for caving, it is the largest cave in all of peninsular Malaysia. A part of this 3-kilometer-long cave has been developed as a show cave, complete with walkways and electric lighting. It is quite easy to explore and has a 1.6-kilometer-long river passage running through the hills.

7. Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple

5 km from city center

Temple

Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple, situated in Gunung Rapat, is a cluster of three Chinese limestone cave temples adorned with natural and manmade artistic attractions. Ling Sen Tong, Nam Thean Tong, and Sam Poh Tong are the three temples. The oldest and main cave temple in Ipoh; it affords a spectacular view of the town. A major attraction is the reclining Buddha statue.

Landmark

Ipoh Railway Station is located 3km southwest from the city of Ipoh and is an architectural marvel. Its Mughal style of architecture and design has allowed it to be crowned as the Taj Mahal of Ipoh. It’s a great place for visitors who want to visit a landmark architectural monument in the city

Great For Family Outing 4.3 /5

1 km from city center

Garden & Park

Dr. Seenivasagam Park is located in Negeri Perak and is a prominent recreational park for the people in the city. The main highlight of the park is the Japanese Mini Garden that creates an illusion among visitors that they are actually in Japan. The park was opened to the public in the 1950s and is named after Dr. Seenivasagam, a prominent politician. The park also features lakes that have beautif (Read More)ul concrete bridges on top of them. Apart from its natural beauty, it also features a gigantic bamboo thicket and a playground for small kids. The D.R. Park, as called among the locals, also houses the Lions Monument and a time capsule.

4.5 /5

3 km from city center

Museum

Located in the Kinta district of Perak in Malaysia, the Geological Museum Ipoh exhibits the heritage of the geology of Malaysia since 1957. Crafted with modern architecture, the museum encircling an area of 343 Square Metres, also houses 600 minerals, more than 200 gemstones of the region, crystals, and dinosaur fossils. The Geological Museum has seven divergent zones exhibiting history to artefac (Read More)ts, murals, mining equipment, mineral exploration journeys, and several aspects of geo-heritage.

Fun For Kids 4.5 /5

8 km from city center

Amusement & Theme Park

The Lost World of Tambun, set in Sunway City, Tambun, Ipoh, Malaysia, is a multifaceted theme park and resort that seamlessly blends adventure, relaxation, and cultural heritage. Spanning 40 acres and managed by the Sunway Group, this destination is enveloped by 400-million-year-old limestone hills, offering an unique backdrop for its diverse attractions.

Tours starting from
₹1,781

4.1 /5

4 km from city center

Buddhist Temple

Ling Sen Tong Temple, located at the foot of Gunung Rapat in Ipoh, Malaysia, is a vibrant Taoist cave temple renowned for its colorful statues and serene ambiance. Established in the late 1960s and renovated in 1983, the temple's name translates to "Rock of Heavenly Spirits," reflecting its spiritual significance. The temple grounds are adorned with numerous statues depicting deities, animals, and (Read More) characters from Chinese folklore, including the Monkey King from the classic tale "Journey to the West." Visitors can explore the shallow cave, which serves as the main prayer hall, and observe the blackened cave walls, a testament to decades of incense burning. Open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with free entry, Ling Sen Tong Temple offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty, making it a must-visit destination in Ipoh.

13. Day trip to Cameron Highlands

Day Trip 4.6 /5

30 km from city center

Hills & Valleys

A day trip to the Cameron Highlands from Ipoh offers a refreshing escape into one of Malaysia’s most scenic hill stations, just a 2-hour drive away. Known for its cool climate, rolling tea plantations, strawberry farms, and vibrant flower gardens, the region is perfect for nature lovers, families, and photography enthusiasts alike. Popular stops on the trip include the famous Boh Tea Plantation, t (Read More)he fragrant Lavender Garden, and bustling Kea Farm Market where you can sample local produce. With its serene atmosphere and lush landscapes, the Cameron Highlands makes for an ideal full-day getaway from the heat and bustle of Ipoh.

25 km from city center

Day Trip

Perak's royal town, 50km north of Ipoh and about forty minutes by road, where the sultanate still keeps its seat. The Ubudiah Mosque is what most people come for: golden domes and striped minarets finished in 1917, standing on a rise above the Perak river. Istana Kenangan beside it is a 1926 palace built without a single nail, now the royal museum, and the Malay College and the clock tower fill ou (Read More)t an easy half day on foot.

47 km from city center

Day Trip

The wettest town in Malaysia and the most underrated stop in Perak, about an hour north-west of Ipoh. The Lake Gardens were laid out on a worked-out tin mine in 1880, and the rain trees leaning over the water are the image the town is known for. Bukit Larut rises straight behind them, reached by government Land Rover rather than your own car, and the colonial core holds the country's oldest museum (Read More), oldest prison and oldest railway line.

Fun For Kids 4.0 /5

16 km from city center

Adventure Zone

Dinosaur Encounter World: Area 65, located at Silverlakes Village Outlet in Batu Gajah, Perak, offers an immersive prehistoric adventure suitable for all ages. This theme park features over 30 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, providing visitors with a vivid glimpse into the Mesozoic era. Highlights include the Dino Matrix 5D ride, where guests experience thrilling motion effects, and an interacti (Read More)ve cloning lab that delves into the science of paleontology. The park also boasts a VR zone and a Dinosaur Tour Adventure, enhancing the educational and entertainment value of the visit.

Fun For Kids 4.1 /5

1 km from city center

Amusement & Theme Park

Located at Jalan Market, Funtasy House Trick Art is a 3D trick art gallery in Ipoh, Perak. The gallery houses 26 murals and several trick rooms which have been constructed around different themes such as circus and upside down. Each art structure and painting at Funtasy House has a unique style and angle of shooting regarding which guidance is provided by the gallery staff. It is the perfect desti (Read More)nation for art lovers and people who like to adorn their photo galleries with exquisite pictures.

1 km from city center

Nightmarket

Gerbang Malam or the Night Gate Market of Ipoh is located at Jalan Dato Tahwil Azar in Taman Jubilee. It is a vibrant marketplace that comes alive every evening with the cacophonous exchanges of buyers and sellers. Shops sell all kinds of goods here, ranging from clothes, accessories, jewelry, electronics, and beauty products, to fruits, flowers, and delectable snack items.

Museum

Art of Oldtown is a collection of 7 beautiful murals scattered across the town of Ipoh. The murals are beautiful 3D wall paintings giving a glimpse of the local style, culture and history of the town. These seven murals are 8 Uncle drinking coffee (Jalan Bandar), 9 Paper plane (Jalan Tun Sambanthan), Five packets of kopi-O (Jalan Tun Sambanthan), Hummingbird (Jalan Panglima), Evolution (Jalan Bije (Read More)h Timah), 13 Trishaw garbage collector (Concubine Lane 3), Girl and sparrows (painted over, not existing anymore) (Jalan Bandar Timah).

2 km from city center

Landmark

Located in Kinta District, Birch Memorial Clock Tower, also referred to as Menara Jam Peringatan Birch is a beautiful clock tower in a square inside Old Ipoh. The four-sided tower is surrounded by four statues representing four pillars of British administration.

69 km from city center

Wildlife

An ex-situ conservation island in Bukit Merah, about an hour from Ipoh, where the usual arrangement is reversed: visitors walk a 200m steel-fenced tunnel while the orangutans move freely across the 35-acre island around it. You reach it on a 15-minute boat ride, and in-house guides talk through the breeding and research programme. There is no show and no contact with the animals. Open Wednesday to (Read More) Monday, 09:45 to 17:00, closed Tuesdays outside school and public holidays.

4.1 /5

Street Food & Drinks

Ipoh's food is the reason many Malaysians drive up for the weekend, and most of it is eaten at a hawker counter rather than a restaurant. The city's own dishes are bean sprout chicken, kai si hor fun in a prawn-and-chicken broth, caramelised siew yoke and salt-baked chicken, finished with white coffee, which was invented here. Old Town has the daytime kopitiams; Tong Sui Kai on Jalan Sultan Ekram (Read More)runs late and is where the dessert stalls are.

Top Things To Do 4.3 /5

Fairs & Festivals

Tambun Valley just outside Ipoh is Malaysia's pomelo country, not orange country, and the roadside farms along the Tanjung Rambutan road let you walk the orchards, watch the picking and taste before you buy. The main season runs November to March and peaks around Chinese New Year, when the fruit is given as a gift and the stalls are busiest. Outside those months the stalls stay open but the fruit (Read More)is stored rather than picked that morning.

8 km from city center

Amusement & Theme Park

Situated in Ipoh, the Movie Animation Park Studios Malaysia (MAPS) is Asia’s first animation theme park. The unique theme park features animated characters of Hollywood movies like Megamind, the Smurfs, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Casper the Friendly Ghost, and several others. MAPS is divided into 6 zones.

Museum

Han Chin Pet Soo is a three-storey Hakka tin mining museum located along Jalan Bijeh Timah, close to Kinta river in Ipoh's Old Town, Perak. This heritage building houses antiques, collectibles, furniture, decoration, photographs, authentic tools and equipment from the tin mining era.

2 km from city center

Landmark

The ancient, colonial-era building, Ipoh Town Hall is situated at Negeri Perak. It provides an old and authentic look with its Edwardian Baroque Architectural style exhibiting the long-standing history and mesmerising architectural beauty for the lovers of historical events.

1 km from city center

Waterfront

The Kinta Riverfront Walk in Ipoh is a waterside promenade ideal for taking a romantic stroll. Lined with restaurants and cafes, it has become a central spot for people to hang out. The trees that line the walkway add a touch of refreshing green during the day and come alive with bright LED lights at night. It is a bustling hub for eating out, enjoying live music, or watching the river glow in the (Read More) lights.

3 km from city center

Garden & Park

Located just 5km from Ipoh, the beautiful Gunung Lang Recreational Park in Jalan Damai of Malaysia is a perfect destination for boating, fishing, canoeing, and relaxing in the gazebos. Set against the backdrop of limestone mountains like Gunung Lang and Gunung Bilike, the park covers an area of 30.35 hectares including 14.16 hectares of lake areas.

7 km from city center

Hiking

Kledang Hill in Ipoh offers a spectacular loop hike route ideal for beginners and experts alike. You will trek for 10.3 km, gain an average altitude of 824m, and it will take 4.5-5 hours to complete. The trail is easy in most parts but challenging in some.

16 km from city center

Town

Highlights: Gua Tempurung, Kinta Nature Park, Gaharu Tea (Read More)Valley, Gopeng White Water Rafting, Gopeng Museum, Gopeng Heritage House

Seated amidst lofty limestone cliffs, rivers, and some captivating historical caves, Gopeng is a serene town in the Kampar district of Perak. The main draw of Gopeng is thrashing around in rivers and waterfalls.

21 km from city center

Rafting

Kampar River is an ideal location in Ipoh to enjoy white water rafting. Embrace the adrenaline junkie in you as a professionally-oared raft takes you through 14 consecutive rapids for 7 km on the Kampar River. The journey takes around 1.5-2 hours. The rafting ride starts from Ulu Geruntum, part of the Ulu River Lodge near Gopeng.

4.3 /5

64 km from city center

Landmark

The Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan is a clock tower located in the town of Teluk Intan of Hilir Perak District. It is known to be equivalent to the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy because it is also tilted to the left. The Leaning Tower Teluk Intan was initially built as a water storage tank meant for people during the dry season. However, it is also used as a time-keeper as it holds a massive clock (Read More)at the top. It was after the independence year, i.e. in 1957 that this monument officially became a national monument.

109 km from city center

Forest

Belum Temenggor Rainforest located in Perak, Malaysia is the world's oldest and largest rainforest. It borders Thailand to its north and Kelantan in Malaysia to its east. The Royal Belum State Park lies entirely in Belum Temenggor Rainforest. A tour to Belum Temenggor includes hiking, rafflesia excursions and exploring Orang Asli village.

2 km from city center

Temple

In the foothills of the limestone hills of Gunung Rapat in Ipoh, lies the Buddhist cave temple of mercy, the Kwan Yin Tong Temple. Extending up to 20 meters below the cliff, this cave temple worships the Goddess of Mercy, Kwan Yin or Guan Yin. Kwan Yin Tong Temple is the second oldest cave temple in Ipoh and has seventy-five Kwan Yin statues surrounding the cave area along with hundreds of small g (Read More)olden Buddha statues.

Museum

Located next to Han Chin Pet Soo Museum in Negeri Perak, Ipoh, the Ho Yan Hor Museum shares amazing stories of Ho Yan Hor, the famous tea brand since the 1940s known for their Chinese herbal tea. It presents the discovery of the origin and evolution of heritage herbal tea.

4.1 /5

22 km from city center

Farms & Plantations

Gaharu tea valley is a 300 acre agarwood plantation in Gopeng, Malaysia. Agarwood (Gaharu in Malay) is an aromatic resinous wood that forms within aquilaria trees. Blessed with medicinal and healing properties, the agarwood tree plantation in Gaharu tea valley is cultivated to preserve 200,000 aquilaria trees. The tea valley is also home to many other small attractions like The Great Wall of Gopen (Read More)g, Hilltop Viewing Stage, Lover’s Park, and Tree Hugging Park. The Great Wall of Gopeng in the valley allows sightseers to take amazing snaps. Hilltop Viewing Stage offers a sight of tourists to view the lush green gaharu trees and the hilly region in Titiwangsa range.

Museum

The Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge No 5, also known as TT5, is a former tin mining dredge, open to the tourists for taking a guided Dredge Tour, panning and self tour inside the gallery while also exploring the magnificent view of the landscape.

2 km from city center

Garden & Park

Located in Jalan Tambun, Sultan Abdul Aziz Recreation Park is an open field for walking, jogging, exercising, relaxing, and other leisurely activities. The lush green grass of the park is ideal for families to have picnics. A section of the park is a children’s playground, complete with swings, slides, mary-go-rounds, trampolines, and more.

3.9 /5

17 km from city center

Museum

Located along with Jalan Eu Kong in Gopeng, the Gopeng museum narrates the history of Gopeng by displaying some 300 antiques. History geeks will also find some machines processing tin and rubber in the museum. Other major exhibits in this exhibition centre include some vintage objects like old-school sewing machines, watches, clocks, radios, gas lamps, typewriters, cameras, and gramophone records. (Read More) Visitors can also peep into the lives of the initial natives in Gopeng by just glancing at the information boards here. There’s an entire wall in the museum that is covered with beautiful but old black and white repertoire pictures.

3.9 /5

17 km from city center

Historical Site

Serving as the annex of the Gopeng museum, Gopeng Heritage House is located in the town of Gopeng in Malaysia. The venue is stacked with numerous artefacts, antiques, old furniture, and calligraphy paintings that very well gives an insight into the lives of local natives who resided in Gopeng some 125 years ago.

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What are the top activities in Ipoh?

The top activities in Ipoh are Lost World of Tambun Ticket in Ipoh, Kampar White Water Rafting Adventure, Tempurung Cave Exploration, Kidzooona Ticket in Ipoh and Taiping, Frenzy Hippo Water Park Admission Ticket, Lost World of Tambun Crystal Spa & Massage Experience.

What are the top sightseeing places in Ipoh?

The top sightseeing places in Ipoh are Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple, Lost World of Tambun, Birch Memorial Clock Tower, Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple, Ling Sen Tong Temple, DR Seenivasagam Park.

Places To Visit In Ipoh

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40 Things to Do In Ipoh

1. Perak Cave Temple

2. Concubine Lane

3. Kellie's Castle

4. Tasik Cermin (Mirror Lake)

5. Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple

6. Gua Tempurung

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7. Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple

8. Ipoh Railway Station

9. DR Seenivasagam Park

10. Geological Museum Ipoh

11. Lost World of Tambun

12. Ling Sen Tong Temple

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13. Day trip to Cameron Highlands

14. Day Trip to Kuala Kangsar

15. Day Trip to Taiping

16. Dinosaur Encounter World: Area 65

17. Funtasy House Trick Art

18. Gerbang Malam

19. Art of Oldtown

20. Birch Memorial Clock Tower

21. Orang Utan Island

22. Street Food in Ipoh

23. Pomelo Harvesting in Tambun Valley

24. Movie Animation Park Studios Malaysia

25. Han Chin Pet Soo

26. Ipoh Town Hall

27. Kinta Riverfront Walk

28. Gunung Lang Recreational Park

29. Kledang Hills Hike

30. Gopeng

31. White Water Rafting at Kampar River

32. Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan

33. Belum Temenggor Rainforest

34. Kwan Yin Tong Temple Ipoh

35. Ho Yan Hor Museum

36. Gaharu Tea Valley

37. Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge

38. Sultan Abdul Aziz Recreation Park

39. Gopeng Museum

40. Gopeng Heritage House

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