Singapore to Ipoh
Ipoh, in the state of Perak, is one of the less explored cities in the region despite having a huge number of interesting attractions to offer visitors. Book your trip as with affordable price now!
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Attractions of Ipoh
Ipoh is known in Malaysia for its old town where you can discover a wealth of interesting history as well as its gorgeous street murals and museums. The big draw here however is that as well as enjoying the city, you can also get out into the countryside, and enjoy a range of engaging venues like cave temples and towering limestone cliffs.
You can reach Ipoh by many ways including by plane, by train, by bus, and of course, by car. If you are looking for a comfortable way to Ipoh, SG2JB is definitely your choice.
So, what attractions Ipoh has? Here they are….
Lost World of Tambun
If you are travelling with a family then the Lost World of Tambun is a great pick on a visit to Ipoh.
This theme park is known as one of the biggest and best attractions in the area and you will find a vast complex that has a range of interesting sections.
Some of these include a tiger valley as well as a water park, and if you love animals you can also visit the Lost World Petting Zoo or the Lost World Hot Springs.
In addition to all these attractions you will also find the main theme park itself which has a range of rides for all different age groups.
Address: 1, Persiaran Lagun Sunway, Sunway City, 31150 Ipoh, Negeri Perak
Kellie’s Castle
Kellie’s Castle gets its name from William Kellie Smith who was a colonialist who built the home to resemble his former house in his native Scotland.
The castle lies on what used to be a rubber estate and is surrounded by lush forests. The building itself resembles a massive ancient castle and locals claim that it is haunted. It is also a place where legends abound and it is said that the castle sits atop a series of underground tunnels.
You will also find a large statue of William Kellie Smith here dressed in a suit and hat as well as aristocratic furniture and intricate ceilings that were crafted in the 17th century and are adorned with plaster motifs.
Address: 31000 Batu Gajah, Perak
Tel: +603 2333 1888
Ipoh Railway Station
Ipoh Railway Station was completed in year 1920 which is 3 years delayed from its original completion year, 1917. It was delayed for 3 years because of the lack of construction materials as well as high costs during World War I. Ipoh Railway Station was used as a hospital before 20th century and later, was designed and constructed as a railway station by Arthur Benison Hubback. In year 1935, it was officially opened for use as a railway station.
The building was constructed using a mix of Moorish and Victorian styles and you will find a large whitewashed exterior that is a throwback to how buildings would have looked here years ago.
The railways station was built in 1935 and designed by Arthur Benison Hubback and it is affectionately known as the ‘Taj Mahal of Ipoh’ thanks to its amazing Mughal design features.
Address: Stesen KTM, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
Gunung Lang Recreational Park
Gunung Lang Recreational Park which is located only five kilometers from Ipoh town is one of the many limestone mountains in the state of Perak, Malaysia, particularly in Lembah Kinta. Gunung Lang is a stretch of limestone areas in the centre of Lembah Kinta and it is a recreational area in the north of Ipoh City. It can be accessed via the North South Expressway through the Sungai Siput and Jalan Kuala Kangsar exit.
This limestone area was explored way back in 1880 by a Malay tin miner, whereby the mining activities were carried out in the caves here. This area was also turned into an iron ore mining area which developed a disrupted landscape area such as the swampy areas and lakes. The Ipoh Local Plan Study 2020 outlined the 111.93 hectares Gunung Lang Area as the Stage 2 Environmentally Sensitive Area and needs to be conserved. The only developments permitted for this area are eco-tourism, research and education. The uniqueness of the limestone formation also attracts visitors as it is situated close to the Ipoh city centre.
Address: Gunung Lang Recreational Park, Off Jalan Kuala Kangsar, 30010 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Funtasy House Trick Art
Funtasy House Trick Art is a great bonding place for family & friends. More than 20 trick art perform by local artist, in your unexpected way.
The gallery is one of the newer attractions in Ipoh and opened in 2015 and you will find around 20 different works of art here that trick viewers into thinking that they have stepped into a magical three dimensional world.
There are guides who will take you around each exhibit and this makes a great rainy day activity especially for anyone travelling with a family.
Opening Hours: Daily 9AM – 6PM
Address: 16, Jalan Market, 30000 Ipoh, Negeri Perak
Tel: 05-255 0007
Gaharu Tea Valley
The Gaharu Tea Valley is located in Gopeng outside of Ipoh and makes an engaging day trip if you want to get out of the city proper. Agarwood (also known as gaharu in Malay or oud in Arabic) is an aromatic resinous wood which forms inside aquilaria trees when they become infected with a certain type of mould.
The tea valley has been in operation for some 20 years and stretches for 300 acres and includes some 200,000 Gaharu trees. Possessing such an array of valuable qualities, Gaharu has played a vast and significant role in Middle Eastern, Chinese and Ayurvedic cultures and the earliest documented use of Agarwood was in 600 AD but its existence in the medicinal world goes way beyond these records.
At the tea valley you can tour the plantation and take in the views which include acres of Agarwood trees. Make sure not to miss the most famous tree in the valley which is 20 years old and legend has it that if you hug the tree you will be blessed with good luck.
Opening Hours: Daily 9.15AM – 9.30PM
Address: Jalan Sungai Itek, 31600 Gopeng, Negeri Perak
Tel: 05-351 1999
Perak Tong Cave Temple
Perak Tong is Ipoh’s most famous cave temple, and one of the top attractions the city has to offer.
The complex looks pretty outstanding even from the outside as from the main road you will go to the temple via a small garden with one artificial pool on each side, and then you will emerge in front of a large temple with red and white facade sitting under impressive limestone cliff.
As in all other cave temples in Ipoh, you do not need to pay here any admissions, but a donation is expected (sometimes even required).
The inside of the cave is painted with several colorful murals and frescoes depicting Buddhist deities and Chinese calligraphy.
The highlight inside the cave is 15 meters high golden statue of Buddha. In case you have enough time and energy, we recommend you to walk through the temple and walk out to appreciate the greenery in the garden around the temple and great views from a platform overlooking the city.
You only need to climb more than 300 steps to reach the viewpoint, but despite the hot and humid weather, it is really worth it.
Opening Hours: Daily 8AM – 5PM
Address: Jln. Kuala Kangsar, Kawasan Perindustrian Tasek, 31400 Ipoh, Negeri Perak
Tel: 011-2358 4126
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