Ipoh Tourism Malaysia explores the ancient city but has a fascinating charm

Ipoh Tourism explores the wonderful tourist city of Malaysia, with its beautiful natural landscape and unique multicultural culture.

In recent years, Ipoh is becoming one of Malaysia's most attractive travel destinations. It not only has a beautiful, poetic natural landscape but also possesses an extremely multicultural culture. The Ipoh travel experience we share in this article will help you get a more complete and memorable trip.

Brief introduction of Ipoh city

Ipoh is a beautiful ancient city located in the state of Perak, about 200 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur. With an area of ​​about 643 km2 and a population of over 1 million people, Ipoh is currently one of Malaysia's most populous cities. Although it used to be the capital of Perak state in the past, many years later, this city seems to have been forgotten. A few years ago, with the focus of investment from the Malaysian government, the whole city of Ipoh awakened, full of life again, attracting a large number of tourists every year.

Ipoh is a beautiful ancient city of Malaysia

Many people visiting Ipoh also commented that this city is more ancient than Penang. Surrounding the city is the Cameron Highlands, immense tea hills, smooth. Besides, the ancient architecture of Ipoh also seems to have a strange charm to visitors.

 

What time should i travel to Ipoh?

Ipoh city is influenced by tropical climate. Winter here usually falls from December to February each year. This is also the best time for you to make your Ipoh tour . The average temperature around this time is only about 25 degrees Celsius, very cool and pleasant.

December to February is the best time to visit Ipoh

According to Ipoh travel experience , you should avoid coming here during the period from mid-August to November every year. Because this is the time in Ipoh in particular and Malaysia in general frequently occurs storms and storms, affecting visitors' visit.

 

How to move to Ipoh city

From Vietnam, you can travel to Ipoh by plane. Sultan Azlan Shah Airport is less than 4 km from the city center. After landing, you can enter the center by taxi or bus.

In addition, if you move from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh can choose one of two ways:

- By coach: You move to TBS intercity bus station in Kuala Lumpur and take a bus directly to Ipoh. The fare for each trip is about 40 MYR with over 3 hours of travel.

- By train : You can buy tickets to ETS Train at 1 of 2 stations in Kuala Lumpur is Sentral or the old train station of the city. The cost for a train is about 35 MYR and only takes more than 2 hours you will arrive.

 

There are many ways you can choose to migrate to Ipoh

The experience should not be missed when traveling Ipoh

"Loose to the wharf" at the Lost World of Tambun entertainment area

Despite being an ancient city, Ipoh owns an extremely modern entertainment and recreation complex called Lost World of Tambun, considered one of the top 3 theme parks in Malaysia. with Legoland and Sunway Lagoon .

Lost World of Tambun entertainment area

Lost World of Tambun is built on a large land, including a beautiful water park and exciting and exciting adventure games. Not only that, this park also owns a zoo that gathers many rare animals from around the world.

 

Lost World of Tambun

Check-in at the Concubine red lantern street

One of the famous tourist destinations in Ipoh that you should not miss is the Concubine road. This is the focus of the Chinese community living in this city. Just arriving at the beginning of the road, you will be overwhelmed by a street full of bright red lanterns.

Concubine red lantern path

The architecture here also bears traditional Chinese style. Along the two sides of the road are dozens of shops selling everything. From fashion goods, souvenirs to the delicious dishes of Chinese cuisine. Some dishes that you should not miss here are: Hai Nam chicken rice, Chinese tofu, fish ball noodles, ...

 

At Concubine there are many delicious food

Visit Kellie's Castle

To travel to Ipoh without check-in at Castle Kellie's Castle, the result is extremely regrettable. Although more than 100 years of history exist, this castle retains its lovely beauty and splendor. There are quite a lot of thrilling stories surrounding the construction of this castle, attracting the curiosity of thousands of visitors every day.

 

Kellie's Castle

Kellie's Castle

Visiting ancient temples

In Ipoh city, there are many beautiful ancient temples and pagodas for you to explore. Most of the temples here are located deep in the mountains and each temple has its own unique architecture, making visitors fascinated. Some famous temples in Ipoh you should not ignore such as: Parak Tong Temple, Sam Poh Tong Temple, Kek Lok Tong Temple.

 

Visiting ancient temples

What to eat when traveling to Ipoh?

Nasi Kandar

Nasi Kandar is one of Ipoh's famous dishes that any visitor to this city would like to enjoy. This dish includes many different ingredients like curry, chicken, beef, egg, shrimp, melon, eggplant.

 

Nasi Kandar

Dimsum

Although originating from China, Dimsum has always been considered a dish not to be missed when traveling to Ipoh . The most famous restaurant in Ipoh for Dimsum is Ming Court.

In addition, Ipoh cuisine has countless other delicious and delicious dishes waiting for you to enjoy such as: Fook kee fried noodles, curry me noodles, hongkee egg cakes, ...

Above are some useful Ipoh travel experiences we want to share. Hopefully it will help a lot for your upcoming Malaysia trip .