Heritage Ipoh from Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur Trip Overview

Originally a village, Ipoh began to grow rapidly in the 1880s after huge deposits of tin were discovered within its vicinity.By 1895, it was the second largest town within the Federated Malay States, which also consisted of Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang. Ipoh was declared a city in 1988.However, following the depletion of its tin deposits and the collapse of tin prices in the 1970s, the city suffered decades of decline and neglect.
In recent years, Ipoh’s popularity as a tourist destination has been significantly boosted by efforts to conserve its British colonial-era architecture. The city is also well known for its cuisine and natural attractions, such as its limestone hills and caves within which Buddhist temples were built. In addition, Ipoh has managed to maintain its reputation as one of the cleanest cities in Malaysia.

Additional Info

Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia

Originally a village, Ipoh began to grow rapidly in the 1880s after huge deposits of tin were discovered within its vicinity.By 1895, it was the second largest town within the Federated Malay States, which also consisted of Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang. Ipoh was declared a city in 1988.However, following the depletion of its tin deposits and the collapse of tin prices in the 1970s, the city suffered decades of decline and neglect.
In recent years, Ipoh’s popularity as a tourist destination has been significantly boosted by efforts to conserve its British colonial-era architecture. The city is also well known for its cuisine and natural attractions, such as its limestone hills and caves within which Buddhist temples were built. In addition, Ipoh has managed to maintain its reputation as one of the cleanest cities in Malaysia.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Kellie’s Castle, Batu Gajah Malaysia

Kellie’s Castle is a castle located in Batu Gajah, Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia. The unfinished, ruined mansion, was built by a Scottish planter named William Kellie-Smith. According to differing accounts, it was either a gift for his wife or a home for his son.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: 老黄芽菜鸡沙河粉Restoran Tauge Ayam Lou Wong, 49, Jalan Yau Tet Shin, Taman Jubilee, 30000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

also known as nga choy kai or tauge ayam, this is arguably Ipoh’s most famous dish. It consists of chicken meat, assorted chicken innards, and locally grown beansprouts blanched in water dressed with soy sauce and sesame oil.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Ipoh Railway Station, Jalan Panglima, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia

The Ipoh railway station is a Malaysian train station located at the south-western side of and named after the capital city of Ipoh, Perak. It serves as the main railway terminal for the state under Keretapi Tanah Melayu offering KTM ETS services, as well as handling freight trains.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Birch Memorial Clock Tower, Jalan Dato Sagor, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia

The clock tower was constructed to commemorate James W. W. Birch, the first British Resident of the state of Perak and unveiled in 1909 at a cost of $25,000.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: OldTown White Coffee (Ipoh Padang Outlet), No. 3, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, 30000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

Ipoh white coffee is a popular coffee drink which originated in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia, resulting in Ipoh being named one of the top three coffee towns by Lonely Planet. The coffee beans are roasted with palm oil margarine, and the resulting coffee is served with condensed milk.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple, Ipoh Malaysia

Buddhist temple atop a scenic hill with a cave entrance featuring statues & painted walls.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hentian Limau Bali Tambun, 31350 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

Limau Bali fruits are medium to large in size and are oblate, round, or pear-shaped, averaging 10-30 centimeters in diameter. The green skin ranges from a thin to a medium-thickness and is bumpy, soft, and covered in oil glands and pores. Below the skin, the albedo, or white pith is tightly attached to the skin, is spongy, and encases the segmented flesh. The light orange to pale pink, semi-translucent flesh is somewhat juicy, contains a few large cream-colored seeds, and is divided into 16-18 segments. Limau Bali fruits are dense, aromatic, and sweet with mild acidity. And among the wide planted local fruits in ipoh .

Duration: 30 minutes

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