Hotels in Ipoh

Imagine waking up to the smell of freshly brewed roasted coffee, the sound of trishaw tinkling from a distance and the sight of picturesque limestone hills from the windows of traditional ornate boutique hotel. From age-old coffee shops and heritage buildings with colourful tiles paved across the ancient floor to the thriving street arts and hip cafes, Ipoh is a place where the old meets the new yet authenticity is preserved at its best. Once a colonial town, this former tin-mining city continues to charm many with its rich history and heritage sites shield by lush scenic landscapes.

 

Where to go in Ipoh

Ipoh Heritage Walk- Go for a nostalgic walk into memory lane of olden days folks during Ipoh's boom period between 1880 to 1930. Along the heritage trail you will find over 30 iconic buildings such as the Ipoh Railway Station- a British-colonial architecture completed in 1917, Ipoh City Town Hall where an old post office resides from World War 1 and Birch Memorial clock tower in memory of J.W.W. Birch the first British resident in Perak. Race with loved ones to spot for mural paintings of local lifestyles by famous street artist at the Art of Town.

 

Concubine Lane- Stop by at the Concubine Lane for a refreshing treat after a long walk. The lane transformed from a district of prostitution, opium and gambling dens to residentials of rich officer's mistresses and now, a tourist hotspot. Here you will find an interesting mix of Ipoh's best eateries and local snacks among souvenir stalls and hipster cafes built in preserved heritage exteriors.

 

Sam Poh Tong - Perak is famed for scenic limestone hills and majestic temple caves dedicated to worship Buddhist and Taoist deities. The Sam Poh Tong is deemed to be the biggest cave temple in Malaysia and houses an exterior Japanese garden where tourists can feed carps and tortoises from the pond symbolising longevity and a wishing well for good fortune. No less interesting is the Perak Tong Cave Temple where its cave walls reveal colourful paintings of Buddhist deities and mythical creatures and an inbuilt staircase leading to a high garden for a breathtaking views of the valley.

 

Tempurung Cave - Conquer an adventurous caving at the Tempurung Cave where you will be expected to descend metres into slippery slopes, stoop below low cave ceilings, swim across refreshing waterfall water in darkness. Or, you may even spice up your game for a thrilling white water rafting experience at the Kampar River where certificates of completion will be rewarded to mark this momentous journey.

 

What to eat in Ipoh

The Ipoh old town and new town hosts a great selection of traditional eateries. Ipoh's must-try specialties includes the famous Ipoh chicken rice (steam chicken with juicy beansprout), shredded chicken hor fun (flat noodle in clear soup) and beggar's chicken (salted chicken baked in charcoal bed). Not forgetting locals' breakfast choice of sweet kaya toast paired with aromatic creamy white coffee. The oldest Hainanese coffee in Ipoh old town could be found in the legendary Sin Yoon Loong cafe.

 

Traditional pastries and confectioneries are common souvenirs to get in Ipoh. Guan Heong Biscuit Shop is renowned for the most delicious pastries with heritage over 100 years, best sellers include "tau sar pneah" (green bean paste biscuits) and baked floss biscuits (choice of meat floss with lotus paste, egg yolk or BBQ meat).

 

Where to stay in Ipoh

Ipoh is flourished with public transports that are easily accessible between hotels and tourist landmarks. Be it a luxurious stay in a 5-star The Haven Resort Hotel, Ipoh - All Suites, best family stay in WEIL Hotel or budget-friendly MÙ Hotel in Ipoh, Hotels.com offers both quality and comfortable accommodation in Ipoh, Perak.

 

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