Ipoh Heritage Day Trip From Kuala Lumpur
Ipoh, MY
Highlights
- Explore the beautiful Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple
- Visit the mysterious Kellie's Castle
- Discover the vibrant Concubine Lane
- Admire the stunning Ipoh Railway Station
- Experience the serene Ipoh Heritage Walk
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Duration 10 hours
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Hotel pick-up & drop-off
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Private tour experience
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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English-speaking driver
Embark on a day trip from Kuala Lumpur and explore the rich heritage of Ipoh, the capital city of Perak. Discover the charm of this bustling city with over 750,000 inhabitants and immerse yourself in its vibrant atmosphere. Visit iconic landmarks like the Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, where you can experience the serenity of its beautiful buddha statues and scenic gardens. Explore the fascinating Kellie's Castle, a mansion that combines romance, tragedy, and mystery. Stroll along the historic Concubine Lane and marvel at its flourishing street arts. Admire the architectural beauty of the Ipoh Railway Station, Town Hall, and Old Post Office. Visit the majestic Masjid Sultan Idris Shah Ke II Ipoh and the Birch Memorial Clock Tower. Immerse yourself in the cultural ambiance of Ipoh Kallumalai Murugan Temple and embark on the Ipoh Heritage Walk to learn about the city's fascinating history. End the day at the Royal Perak Golf Club, one of the oldest elite clubs in Ipoh. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the essence of Ipoh's heritage and create lasting memories.
At a Glance
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Free cancellation
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10 hours
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Instant Confirmation
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Available in English
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Mobile voucher
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Private Tour
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Guided
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Family friendly
Explore Ipoh's rich heritage on a full-day trip from Kuala Lumpur, featuring stunning sites and cultural experiences in Malaysia's historical capital.
Included
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HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF -
ENGLISH-SPEAKING PROFESSIONAL DRIVER
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AIR-CONDITIONED VEHICLE
Excluded
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Food and drinks, unless specified -
Tour guide
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
THE KEK LOK TONG CAVE TEMPLE IS A TOURIST ATTRACTION. THE CAVE TEMPLE SITS ON A 12 ACRE SITE AND WAS USED AS EARLY AS 1920 AS A PLACE OF WORSHIP. IN 1960, THE CAVE BECAME PART OF AN IRON MINING SITE, THIS TEMPLE IS SET IN A HUGE CAVE IN THE LIMESTONE OUTCROPS BEHIND GUNUNG RAPAT. THE KEK LOK TONG COMPLEX COMPRISES A CENTRAL ALTAR FEATURING A NUMBER OF BUDDHIST FIGURES AS WELL AS VARIOUS DEITIES OF THE CHINESE PANTHEON. THE MOST UNIQUE ABOUT THE CAVES IS THERE ARE ANOTHER GREAT GARDEN VIEW ONCE YOU GET INSIDE THE CAVES. THE LIMESTONE HILL IS MADE UP OF LIGHT GREY TO WHITE CRYSTALLINE KINTA LIMESTONE INTER BEDDED WITH ABOUT 5 MM TO 1 CM THINK ARGILLACEOUS MATERIAL BANDS. PRIMARY IRON CAN STILL BE SEEN WITHIN THE LIMESTONE. THE AWARD WINNING LANDSCAPE GARDEN FEATURES A JOGGING PATH CIRCLING TWO LAKES AND ONE OF THE LONGEST REFLEXOLOGY FOOTPATHS IN IPOH.
90 minutes
Admission Included
Kellie's Castle
KELLIE’S CASTLE IN PERAK’S BATU GAJAH NEAR IPOH COMBINES ROMANCE, TRAGEDY AND MYSTERY. YOUNG SCOTSMAN WILLIAM KELLIE SMITH MOVED TO BRITISH MALAYA, NOW MALAYSIA, MADE AND LOST HIS FORTUNE AND LEFT AN UNFINISHED MANSION TO BE RECLAIMED BY THE JUNGLE.
45 minutes
Admission Included
Concubine Lane
IPOH OLD TOWN WAS SUCH A QUIET TOWN THAT TRAVELLERS WOULD CALL IT A LAID-BACK TOWN WITH CAFES, TRADITIONAL COFFEES AND FOOD AND FLOURISHING STREET ARTS. NOT MUCH WAS HEARD OF THE THREE CONCUBINE LANES. IN JULY 2016, LONELY PLANET LISTED IPOH AS ONE OF THE BEST ASIAN DESTINATIONS TO VISIT. PHOTOS OF THE CONCUBINE LANES STARTED APPEARING IN NEWS ARTICLES.
30 minutes
Admission Included
Ipoh Railway Station
THE IPOH RAILWAY STATION WAS INITIALLY MEANT TO BE A HOSPITAL AND USED BEFORE THE 20TH CENTURY AS SUCH BEFORE BEING TURNED INTO A STATION. THE ORIGINAL COMPLETION YEAR OF 1917 WAS DELAYED FOR THREE YEARS DUE TO LACK OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AS WELL AS HIGH COSTS DURING WORLD WAR I.
15 minutes
Admission Included
IPOH TOWN HALL IS ONE OF THREE COLONIAL ERA BUILDINGS IN IPOH DESIGNED BY WELL KNOWN BRITISH ARCHITECT ARTHUR BENISON HUBBACK. THE OTHER TWO, IPOH HIGH COURT AND IPOH RAILWAY STATION, ARE A SHORT DISTANCE APART. IPOH RAILWAY STATION IS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND IPOH HIGH COURT IS THE BUILDING NEXT DOOR.
15 minutes
Admission Included
IPOH STATE MOSQUE, OR SULTAN IDRIS SHAH II MOSQUE BY ITS OFFICIAL NAME, OPENED IN 1968. NAMED AFTER THE THEN SULTAN, THE RELIGIOUS LANDMARK OPPOSITE THE RAILWAY STATION HAS BECOME A SYMBOL OF THE CITY. THE WHITE-WASHED TWO-STORIED MOSQUE WITH A MODERN STYLE OF ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE HAS 44 DOMES AND A 38 METRE- (125 FEET-) TALL MINARET. TINY MOSAIC TILES DECORATE THIS MUST-VISIT ATTRACTION IN IPOH THAT GLISTENS UNDER THE SUN.
15 minutes
Admission Included
ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL COLONIAL LEGACIES REMAINS AS A CLOCK TOWER. IPOH’S BIRCH MEMORIAL CLOCK TOWER IN FRONT OF IPOH STATE MOSQUE OFFICIALLY OPENED IN 1909. THE WHITE-WASHED STRUCTURE ACTS AS A MEMORIAL TO JAMES BIRCH, THE FIRST BRITISH RESIDENT OF PERAK.
15 minutes
Admission Included
THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TEMPLES TO VISIT IN IPOH. OUTSIDE OF PRAYER TIMES, THE AREA BECOMES QUIET AND DESERTED, OFFERING A SERENE SPOT FOR QUIET REFLECTION AND TO SOAK UP THE VIEWS. WHILE THERE ISN’T MUCH THAT DISTINGUISHES THIS TEMPLE, THE HIGHLIGHT IS THE SETTING AGAINST THE CLIFFS. THE GUAN YIN DAN BA XIAN TONG BUDDHIST CAVE TEMPLE INSIDE A CAVE SITS NEXT DOOR. SOME MIGHT NOT SEE THESE TEMPLES AS MUST-VISIT ATTRACTIONS IN IPOH, BUT ANYONE WITH A PASSION FOR PHOTOGRAPHY WILL APPRECIATE THE VIEW.
20 minutes
Admission Included
POH IS NAMED AFTER THE IPOH TREE, FAMOUS AS THE SOURCE OF BLOWPIPE POISON. WHEN THE PORTUGUESE ATTACKED MALACCA IN 1511, THE NATIVE WEAPON THEY MOST FEARED WAS THE BLOWPIPE WITH ITS POISONED DARTS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT EVERY PORTUGUESE SOLDIER HIT BY DARTS DIED EXCEPT ONE.
15 minutes
Admission Included
Royal Perak Golf Club
ONE OF THE "OLDEST" CLUB IN MALAYSIA. WITH ITS HISTORY DATING BACK EARLIER THAN 1895, THE ROYAL IPOH CLUB IS CENTRALLY LOCATED IN IPOH AMIDST THE LUSCIOUS GREEN PLAYING FIELDS OF THE IPOH PADANG. FROM ITS HUMBLE BEGINNING AS A LAUNDRY HOUSE BY THE JAPANESE IMPERIAL ARMY FOR THE OFFICERS LIVING AT THE NEARBY ST. MICHAEL’S INSTITUTION, THE ROYAL IPOH CLUB HAS EVOLVED THROUGH THE YEARS TO BECOME ONE OF THE OLDEST ELITE CLUB IN IPOH.
20 minutes
Admission Included
Mikasa Photo Studio | Japanese Spy
THE KINTA RIVER DIVIDES THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF IPOH INTO TWO PARTS: OLD TOWN AND NEW TOWN. THE HISTORY OF IPOH BEGINS WITH THE OLD TOWN DURING THE TIN RUSH. “DURING THE ERA OF THE MALAY RAJAS, IPOH WAS ONLY A SMALL VILLAGE. WHEN THE BRITISH COLONIAL GOVERNMENT RULED PERAK THAT IS AROUND 1877, IPOH WAS TRANSFORMED INTO A TOWN AND CAME IN DROVES, ESPECIALLY THE CHINESE WHO CAME TO SEEK THEIR FORTUNE SO MANY CHINESE SUBJECTS CAME HERE FROM PENANG.”
15 minutes
Admission Included
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Visit Concubine Lane for local snacks. -
Check out the night markets for unique buys.
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Kellie's Castle offers great photo ops.
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Don't miss the beautiful Kek Lok Tong Temple.
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Try local coffee at Old Town White Coffee.
More About this Experience
Introduction
Experience the rich cultural heritage and history of Ipoh on an immersive day trip from Kuala Lumpur. Ipoh, the capital city of Perak, is renowned for its charming colonial buildings, vibrant night markets, and stunning natural landscapes. This guided tour will take you on a fascinating journey through the city's top attractions and hidden gems, allowing you to truly appreciate the beauty of this historic destination.What to expect?
During this tour, you can expect to explore iconic landmarks such as the Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, where you'll be mesmerized by the intricate Buddhist figures and breathtaking limestone formations. Discover the tragic tale of Kellie's Castle, a magnificent mansion left unfinished and reclaimed by the jungle. Stroll through the quaint Concubine Lane, adorned with street art and traditional cafes, and immerse yourself in the nostalgic ambiance of Ipoh's old town.Who is this for?
This day trip is perfect for history enthusiasts, culture lovers, and curious travelers seeking to delve into Malaysia's rich heritage. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this tour is designed to cater to the interests and preferences of all participants. From architecture enthusiasts to photography enthusiasts, there's something for everyone to enjoy in Ipoh.Why book this?
By booking this tour, you'll have the opportunity to explore Ipoh's most iconic attractions with the expertise of a knowledgeable guide. Discover the hidden stories behind each landmark and gain a deeper understanding of Ipoh's cultural significance. This hassle-free tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, allowing you to relax and fully immerse yourself in the experience. Experience the charm of Ipoh in a day and create lasting memories.Good to know
It's essential to wear comfortable walking shoes as this tour involves exploring various attractions on foot. Don't forget your camera to capture the mesmerizing sights and colors of Ipoh. It is also recommended to bring along some local currency for any shopping or snack purchases at the night markets. Immerse yourself in the local culture by sampling some of the delicious street food available. Please note that the duration of the tour is approximately 600 minutes, ensuring you have ample time to explore each attraction thoroughly.Reviews
Customers who have experienced this tour rave about the knowledgeable guides who provided fascinating insights into the history and culture of Ipoh. Many were captivated by the beauty of attractions such as the Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and were impressed by the well-preserved colonial architecture. Travelers praise the relaxed and enjoyable pace of the tour, allowing them to truly immerse themselves in the surroundings. Overall, feedback indicates high levels of satisfaction with the itinerary, professionalism of the guides, and the value for money provided by this unforgettable day trip.
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