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Ipoh

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History Museums · Theme Parks · Landmarks
The Town Built on Tin
The city of Ipoh, fourth-largest in Malaysia and historically a mining town, has recently seen a complete reinvention and resurgence as a burgeoning tourism destination, thanks in part to its significant heritage. An Ipoh holiday nowadays represents a mix of the old and the new as ancient sites spread across a wide area sit side by side with new luxury accommodations and shopping malls. Be sure to sample the local dishes, considered among the best in Malaysia. Our Malaysia trip planner combines visitor reviews with your personal interests to make an itinerary informed by experts, but tailored to suit your style.
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    Top Ipoh tours

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    FROM $100 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cameron Highland Sightseeing Tour from Ipoh
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    FROM $39 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cameron Highlands Sunrise Discovery and Morning Tea Tour
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    Popular things to do in Ipoh

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    Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo ©
    History Museum
    Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Lost World Of Tambun ©
    Theme Park
    Lost World Of Tambun
    3.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens ©
    Garden
    Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    Ho Yan Hor Museum ©
    History Museum
    Ho Yan Hor Museum
    4.5
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Side trips from Ipoh

    Boh's Tea Centre ©
    Factory Tour
    Boh's Tea Centre
    Cameron Highlands
    4.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Taiping Lake Gardens ©
    Garden
    Taiping Lake Gardens
    Taiping
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Gua Tempurung ©
    Cave
    Gua Tempurung
    Gopeng
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours
    Big Red Strawberry Farm ©
    Farm
    Big Red Strawberry Farm
    Brinchang
    3.2
    Duration: 3 hours

    Historic Sites in Ipoh

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    Concubine Lane ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Concubine Lane
    2.3
    Duration: 3 hours
    Masjid India Muslim ©
    Religious Site
    Masjid India Muslim
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Ipoh Kallumalai Murugan Temple ©
    Religious Site
    Ipoh Kallumalai Murugan Temple
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    Masjid Panglima Kinta ©
    Religious Site
    Masjid Panglima Kinta
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours

    Hidden gems in Ipoh

    Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple ©
    Religious Site
    Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple
    3.1
    Duration: 3 hours
    Ipoh Heritage Walk
    Scenic Walking Area
    Ipoh Heritage Walk
    4.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Meru Valley Resort ©
    Golf Course
    Meru Valley Resort
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
    Funtasy House Trick Art ©
    Art Museum
    Funtasy House Trick Art
    4.1
    Duration: 3 hours

    Museums in Ipoh

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    Dream Big World ©
    Specialty Museum
    Dream Big World
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Miniature Wonders Art Gallery ©
    Art Museum
    Miniature Wonders Art Gallery
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Time Tunnel Museum, Ipoh Old Town ©
    History Museum
    Time Tunnel Museum, Ipoh Old Town
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    The Geological Museum ©
    Natural History Museum
    The Geological Museum
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Ipoh

    Qing Xin Ling Leisure and Cultural Village
    Neighborhood
    Qing Xin Ling Leisure and Cultural Village
    2.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Taman Rekreasi Gunung Lang ©
    Mountain
    Taman Rekreasi Gunung Lang
    1.1
    Duration: 3 hours
    Movie Animation Park Studios ©
    Theme Park
    Movie Animation Park Studios
    1.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Timah House
    Science Museum
    Timah House
    2.8
    Duration: 3 hours

    Featured attractions

    Cheeky Tots ©
    Entertainment Center
    Cheeky Tots
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Ipoh Railway Station ©
    Landmark
    Ipoh Railway Station
    2.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Perak Tong Cave Temple ©
    Cave
    Perak Tong Cave Temple
    4.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Art of OLDTOWN ©
    Landmark
    Art of OLDTOWN
    3.9
    Duration: 3 hours

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    Where to stay in Ipoh

    Lost World Of Tambun ©
    The main concentration of lodgings in Ipoh currently cluster in the newly developed sections of town. Beware of a proliferation of hotels in Ipoh attributing generous stars to their names--a practice that doesn't necessarily reflect the quality of some of the establishments. Do your research in advance to avoid disappointment. The range of available options is huge, with several Ipoh hotels catering to different budgetary needs. The luxury hotels here often have annexed spa and wellness treatment centers.
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