WELCOME TO IPOH
IPOH MAIN ATTRACTIONS
The majestic Lata Kinjang waterfall is visible from the North-South
Expressway after passing the Tapah exit. Cascading 850m down the side of
a mountain, this multi-tiered waterfall is a spectacular sight indeed.
Not only it is a good picnic spot, it is also famous for its legendary
Malay character, Sang Kelembai who had lived with her child. Sang
Kelembai was said to be a female giant with red hair and villagers
feared as her curse would turn anything into rock. The rocky terrain of
Lata Kinjang was supposedly formed when she cursed the spot where her
child was crushed by a tree.
This story is still passed down from
generation to generation.
If you are looking for adventure during your stay in Ipoh, then Gua
Tempurung is where you should head on. The trek into the caves, littered
by amazing formations of stalagmites and stalactites will delight you
as you wonder at the powers of nature within the caves themselves as
well as the surrounding landscape.
Just over an hour's drive away from Ipoh lie the pristine white beaches
of Pangkor Island. It is near enough for a day trip to the beach or if
you prefer, the island has numerous accommodation options to choose
from. Dive into clear waters for a relaxing swim or invigorating
sea-scooter riders or just laze about the beach with a cool long drink.
Located in the heart of ipoh, is the famous Lou Wong Bean Sprouts
Chicken or as the locals refer to as Nga Choi Gai. Just a mere 3 minutes
drive from Tower Regency Hotel & Apartments, indulge yourself in a
yummy steamed chicken served in soya sauce and sesame oil, crunchy
bean sprouts and smooth textured Sa Hor Fun, aka Keuy Teow.
The most recent attraction in Gopeng is the one and only Gopeng Museam,
launched on April 18, 2009. The house-turned-museum is a small unit of
pre-war shophouse lot at 28, Jalan Eu Kong, at the centre of Gopeng
town. It is developed by Bernard Yaw, a businessman, a Gopeng origin. A
number of artifacts and pictures depicting an unseen before Gopeng are
well displayed in this town museum which is now under secure supervision
of Gopeng Museum Management Society, also headed by Bernard Yaw.
This well-known relic was the brainchild of the Scottish rubber tycoon
William Kellie Smith. Construction started in the late 19th century.
However, during a trip to Lisbon, Smith passed away suddenly at the age
of 56 and his abode was never completed. Popularly known as Kellie's
Castle, these ruins are also often referred to as Kellie's Folly and is
located about half an hour's drive away from the city.
The Sam Poh Tong Temple is located 5km south of Ipoh in an area called
Gunung Rapat. Discovered in 1912, it is an impressive work of art and
faith with numerous statues of the Lord Buddha nestled among the
naturally-formed stalagmites and stalactites of the caves. Visitors can
also feed tortoises which reside in a pond inside the cave (the
tortoise is the Chinese symbol of longevity) next to a wishing well.
After you trek through the temple, delight in the vegetarian cuisine of
the restaurant outside as you appreciate the beautifully decorated
exterior pavilions and landscaped gardens.
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