Your full-day tour of Ipoh begins with a pick-up from your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle accompanied by a professional tour guide/driver. The guide will take you to experience Ipoh's vibrant food scene with a delicious breakfast of kaya puffs, hor hee, and tea at some of the best local spots. After breakfast, it’s time to explore the landmarks of British colonialism. Visit the Ipoh Town Hall, Ipoh Railway Station, and the Birch Memorial Clock Tower, all of which boast impressive architecture and rich historical significance.
Your guide will take you to enjoy Ipoh's famous white coffee before proceeding to Gunung Lang recreational park, a lush and green park that features a beautiful lake with a cascading waterfall, a mini zoo, and a long boardwalk across the swamp. You will also visit the magnificent Perak Tong cave-temple, featuring more than 40 Buddha statues scattered around its premises, including a stunning 12-meter golden Buddha.
Your food tour continues with a walk through local markets, where you can feast on a wide variety of local Malay treats such as curry noodles, sa kok, caramel custard, chicken rice, and hakka mee. You can also try the traditional dessert named muah chee and the amazing ice balls, along with tapioca chips, fried beans, and murukku, which are favored by millions of people across the country. Finally, you will visit Kellie's Castle to enjoy the views of the ruined mansion built by a Scottish planter before being driven back to Kuala Lumpur and safely taken to your hotel.
Highlights
- Experience Ipoh's vibrant food scene with a delicious breakfast at some of the best local spots
- Explore the landmarks of British colonialism with impressive architecture and rich historical significance
- Visit Gunung Lang recreational park and Perak Tong cave-temple to witness their natural and cultural beauty
- Walk through local markets to feast on a wide variety of local Malay treats and snacks
- Visit Kellie's Castle to enjoy the views of the ruined mansion built by a Scottish planter