Ipoh Heritage Tour From Kuala Lumpur
Ipoh, MY
Highlights
- Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens
- Kellie's Castle
- Concubine Lane
- Ipoh Railway Station
- Ipoh Town Hall and Old Post Office
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Duration 10 hours
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Hotel pick-up & drop-off
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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English-speaking driver
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Private tour
Discover the rich heritage of Ipoh on this exciting tour from Kuala Lumpur. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of this vibrant city as you visit iconic landmarks such as the Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Kellie's Castle, Concubine Lane, Ipoh Railway Station, and more. Explore the beautiful Buddha statues and stunning landscape at Kek Lok Tong, uncover the mystery of Kellie's Castle, and indulge in the charming atmosphere of Concubine Lane. With hotel pick-up and drop-off included, this tour offers a hassle-free and immersive experience of Ipoh's fascinating heritage. Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey through time and book your Ipoh Heritage Tour now.
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 and attractions on this immersive 10-hour tour from Kuala Lumpur with convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Included
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ENGLISH-SPEAKING PROFESSIONAL DRIVER -
AIR-CONDITIONED VEHICLE
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HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF
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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Try local dishes at the night markets. -
Visit the unique Kellie's Castle nearby.
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Don't miss the Ipoh Heritage Walk.
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Bring a camera for stunning temple views.
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Enjoy a relaxing stroll in Zen Gardens.
More About this Experience
Introduction
Experience the rich heritage and cultural wonders of Ipoh with the Ipoh Heritage Tour From Kuala Lumpur. Ipoh, the capital city of Perak, is a vibrant city with a history dating back to the tin rush era. Explore the charming streets of Old Town and soak in the architectural marvels of the past. This tour offers a glimpse into the city's unique blend of colonial influences and traditional Malaysian culture.What to expect?
During the Ipoh Heritage Tour, you can expect to visit some of the city's most iconic attractions. Discover the mystical Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, a hidden gem nestled within limestone outcrops. Marvel at the beautiful Buddha statues and take a soothing walk along the reflexology footpath. Explore the legendary Kellie's Castle, an unfinished mansion that showcases a blend of romance, tragedy, and mystery. Wander through the vibrant Concubine Lane and immerse yourself in the local food and street art scene. Visit the exquisite Ipoh Railway Station and Town Hall, both colonial-era buildings designed by the renowned Arthur Benison Hubback. Admire the grandeur of the Masjid Sultan Idris Shah Ke II Ipoh, a striking symbol of the city.Who is this for?
The Ipoh Heritage Tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, culture lovers, and anyone looking to explore the unique heritage of Ipoh. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a curious explorer, this tour offers a captivating experience for all. Immerse yourself in the local traditions, try delicious snacks at the night markets, and uncover the fascinating tales behind each historic site. This tour is suitable for individuals, couples, families, and groups who want to discover the hidden gems of Ipoh.Why book this?
Embark on the Ipoh Heritage Tour and witness the fascinating blend of colonial architecture and Malaysian charm. Immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural heritage of Ipoh as you explore its iconic landmarks. Capture stunning photographs of the renowned Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, surrounded by beautiful Buddha statues and breathtaking landscapes. Uncover the mysterious tales of Kellie's Castle and feel the romantic ambiance of the past. Immerse yourself in the vibrant street art and bustling night markets, and taste the local delicacies Ipoh has to offer. With hotel pick-up and drop-off included, this hassle-free tour ensures a seamless and memorable experience.Good to know
The Ipoh Heritage Tour has a total duration of 600 minutes, offering plenty of time to explore each attraction fully. Comfortable footwear is recommended as there will be some walking involved. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the stunning sights and memories. The tour provides insights into the history and culture of Ipoh, giving you a deeper understanding of the destination. Relax and enjoy the convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience.Reviews
Customers have praised the Ipoh Heritage Tour for its well-planned itinerary and knowledgeable guides. They have expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to explore the hidden gems of Ipoh and learn about its fascinating history. Many have raved about the stunning beauty of the Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, and the captivating stories behind Kellie's Castle. Visitors also enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere of the night markets and the delicious local snacks available. Overall, the tour has received high ratings for its mix of cultural immersion, architectural beauty, and captivating storytelling.
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