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Ho Yan Hor 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. The museum is built at a two-story building where Dr. Ho started this tea. The tea has a special blend of 29 natural herbs blended with premium Pu Erh tea leaves. It is said that the original recipe had many health benefits. It lessened the heatiness of the body, helped overcome illnesses like the common cold and had antioxidants. Read More

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 Constructed by Arthur Benison, the Ipoh Railway Station was opened to the public in 1935 and has been reconstructed in 2008 as part of KTMB’s double tracking and electrification project. The building was initially supposed to serve as a hospital; however, it was converted to a railway station later on. There is a cenotaph in the Ipoh Station Square in front of the building where visitors can pay their respects to martyrs of the war. Read More

The beautiful and intriguing Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple is located at Gunung Rapat in Ipoh. Also known as Kek Look Tong, the temple is set amidst huge limestone caves consisting of a number of metal Buddhist and Taoist statues. Another highlight is the award-winning landscape gardens inside the cave. Established as a permanent place for religious activities in the 1970s, the Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple is spread over 12 acres of land, comprising a central altar with a number of Buddhist figures and deities of the Chinese pantheon. Translated as the ‘Cave of Ultimate Bliss’, it seems to bring a feeling of well-being to the locals, regarding it as their favourite cave temple among many of the Ipoh’s cave temples. Read More

Kellie's Castle

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. The Kellie's Castle has an intriguing background story of how despite mega plans of a stately personal palace, the mansion was struck by sheer bad luck and tragedies all over its time, and thus, never reached its completion. Set on a hill with a gorgeous backdrop, the castle has all the intriguing elements for mystery lovers- horror, romance, dream, fate, tragedy. The beautiful interior and exterior has been used for filming scenes in movies like Anna and the King, and Skyline Cruiser. Read More

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 golden Buddha statues. The whitewashed temple area is serene, possesses wall murals depicting religious stories about the Kwan Yin, and has a natural cave-structured roof. Quite famous for the wish-granting water fountain, this cave temple also has a small terracotta pagoda, attracting tourists from around the world. Also known as Tokong Kwan Yin Tong, visitors can also buy small Kwan Yin statues from the temple area along with incense from the residing stall. A little trek from the cave will lead you to the bigger statue of Buddha seated at a higher level under a Bodhi tree, set against the backdrop of the beautiful limestone hills. Apart from this the 3-D Art Museum, statues of eighteen arhats and animals, and the shrine for pet dogs are located here. Read More

Located in the northern stretch of Ipoh City in Perak, the limestone formations of the Lang mountain, also known as Gunung Lang, is a must-visit destination for any adventure lover. Back in 1880, this limestone area was explored and discovered by a Malay tin miner. Cover by lush greenery, mountain hiking will be great fun only for experienced and professional hikers. Adjacent to the Gunung Lang is the Gunung Lang Recreational Park, attracting tourists to its serenity bounded flora and fauna, lake, and boat rides. Read More

Located at Gunung Rapat, Ling Sen Tong Temple is a charming Taoist temple located next door to Nam Thean Tong and Sam Poh Tong. The temple comprises of several attractive statues of different characters and deities from the Chinese folklore and Chinese mythology. Ling Sen Tong translates into rocks of heavenly spirits and presents a combination of Taoist and Buddhist culture. There are numerous worship altars in the temple developed in the main compound. This is a place where children would thoroughly enjoy viewing the colourful statues of characters from Chinese mythology such as the Monkey King from the classic tale Journey to the West and the magnificent structure of the temple. Statues of the four heavenly kings can also be found on the front roof. The renowned pomelos of Ipoh are available at the shops situated in front of the temple. Read More

Located in Sunway City Ipoh, the Lost World of Tambun is a theme park famous for its natural hot springs, tropical jungles, 400 million years old limestone formations and 7 fun park attractions. It is a tribute to industrial and environment history of Ipoh.

Located centrally in the Jalan Market in Ipoh Old Town, the Miniature Wonders Art Gallery is a small but incredibly unique gallery that displays dough sculptures. Established on 4th November, the art gallery is owned and managed by Phoon Lek Kuin and his wife. The figurines, as much as 5.5cm in height, are mainly made by Phoon’s father in law, the world famous Xu Shi- Ying whereas the landscaping is left to Phoon.

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 namely the Animation Square, the Blast Off Zone, Trick O'Thrill, Fantasy Forest Zone, Lakeside Zone, and the Live Action Zone. The theme park houses 40 attractions that are mostly built in an indoor-setting which is fully air-conditioned. The Smurfs Theatre is the main attraction of the theme park. This theatre hosts a fun-filled show named Papa Smurf’s Rainbow Spell which gives one an insight into Papa Smurf’s Laboratory. Further, Malaysia’s tallest drop tower is also housed inside the theme park. Some of the other attractions of the theme park include a thrilling live-car stunt show, the Smurfs Playland, and two indoor roller coasters one of which features Casper the Friendly Ghost. After a tiring yet fun-filled day at the park, you can enjoy a sumptuous meal at the park’s themed cafes and restaurants. Read More