Are you visiting Ipoh for the first time? Check out these famous tourist attractions for an unforgettable and remarkable vacation!
Ipoh is a tourist-friendly city with plenty to visit, thanks to its strategic position between Kuala Lumpur and Penang. It also serves as a gateway to Cameron Highlands. Hence, Ipoh is one of Malaysia’s hidden gems, and it is worth a visit!
Top 6 Famous Places You Mustn’t Miss Out in Ipoh
1. Lost World of Tambun
The Lost World of Tambun is on the list of popular places in Ipoh! Sunway Lost World of Tambun, a theme park at Ipoh, is an action and adventure amusement park known for its natural hot springs and landscapes.
It also amazes the locals and tourists with the 400 million-year-old, aesthetically breathtaking limestone formations. Besides, Sunway Lost World of Tambun includes nine amusement park attractions to attract tourists worldwide.
It is suitable for people of all ages, especially families with children. If you are planning to stay at the Lost World of Tambun for a bit longer, there is also a hotel here (Sunway Lost World Hotel).
6 theme parks:
- Lost World Water Park
- Lost World Amusement Park
- Lost World Tin Valley
- Lost World Tiger Valley
- Lost World Petting Zoo
- Lost World Adventure Park
3 night parks:
- Lost World Hot Springs Night Park
- Lost World Hot Springs and Spa
- Luminous Forest
Location: No.1, Persiaran Lagun Sunway 1, Sunway City Ipoh, 31150 Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours: 11.00am – 6.00pm (Weekdays) / 10.00am – 6.00pm (Weekends)
Social media platforms: Facebook, Official Website
Entrance fees:
- The entrance ticket includes entry to ALL parks, including all rides, activities, and attractions.
- Not applicable for pay-per-ride activities.
| Ticket Types | Prices |
| Malaysian Adult (13 years old and above) | RM90 |
| Malaysian Children (12 years old and below) | RM83 |
| Malaysian Seniors (60 years old and above) | RM83 |
| Non-Malaysian Adult (13 years old and above) | RM117 |
| Non-Malaysian Children (12 years old and below) | RM110 |
| Non-Malaysian Seniors (60 years old and above) | RM110 |
2. Concubine Lane
Speaking about Ipoh, Concubine Lane is on the list of popular and must-go places! Concubine Lane, a quaint street dotted with affordable street foods, gifts and souvenir shops, and numerous preserved historical structures, encapsulates Ipoh in a small street. The antiquity of the narrow Concubine Lane, with more than 120 years of history, attracts tourists with its brightly colored stores and stalls.
Wife Lane (Lorong Hale), Concubine Lane (Lorong Panglima), and Second Concubine Lane (Market Lane) are the three famous lanes in Ipoh. Locals claim that Hakka tin-mining millionaire Yau Tet Shin gifted the three lanes to his three wives. By collecting rent from the businesses on their streets, the wives start to get rich.
The other two concubine lanes are now quiet and unpopular, but Concubine Lane is one of Ipoh’s popular places and a tourist attraction. Presently, Concubine Lane has been renovated, leading to its busyness on weekends. With beautiful murals at the Concubine Lane, it is a haven for Instagram bloggers, photographers, and even casual tourists.
Among the classic delicacies offered in Concubine Lane, Ding Feng Dessert Tau Fu Fa is a must-try! Even though the tau fu fa is not very outstanding, the attractive setting of the small shop with its classic feel entices people to come in for a bowl. Sea birds nest (with ginkgo), clear white sugar with ginger, and Teow-chew style (topped with brown palm sugar with black sesame seeds) are the three tau fu fa tastes available.
Location: Jalan Panglima, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours: 7.00am – 7.00pm (Everyday)
Social media platforms: Facebook
Entrance fees: Free
3. DR Seenivasagam Recreational Park
Ipoh popular places comprise Dr. Seenivasagam Park, nestled in Ipoh, Perak. It is a renowned leisure park for residents and travelers. The park, named after a well-known politician, was established in 1960.
The Japanese Mini Garden is the park’s major attraction, which includes an artificial carp pond, thus providing tourists with the delusion that they are in authentic Japan.
There is no better spot to spend time with your family than Dr. Seenivasagam Park, a serene environment encircled by beautiful nature and has various recreational amenities.
It has a bike park, nursery, children’s play area, Japanese Zen garden, turquoise lakes, lovely and shaded picnic grounds, and the famous Ipoh tree. Bike riding is allowed at Dr. Seenivasagam Park; people can also rent bikes at a reasonable cost.
Location: Jalan Keliling Dalam, 30300 Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours: 8.00am – 7.00pm (Everyday)
Entrance fees: Free
4. Kek Look Tong Cave Temple & Zen Gardens
Consider putting in the Kek Look Tong Cave Temple when listing the caves for your Ipoh itinerary! Ipoh popular places also consist of the Kek Look Tong Cave Temple, a Buddhist and Taoist temple constructed within a massive cave.
The 40-foot seated Buddha, whose presence adds to the holiness of the cave, is the most astonishing element of this cave temple. When tourists enter the cave, surely they will notice that the temperature has dropped significantly!
The Kek Look Tong Cave Temple has a garden located at the rear. Usually, locals cherish coming here for a morning or evening jog while enjoying the light breeze. Enter the cave temple and scroll to the back garden, where the cave opens up to reveal a lake. Then, you will discover the latest attraction: rentable paddle boats and bicycles.
Additionally, the cave temple is free for everyone to visit! This Kek Look Tong Cave Temple features fascinating cave formations, stunning religious artifacts and murals, and a spectacular panoramic view of Perak after a short hike to the top of the hill at the back of the cave.
Location: Pesiaran Sepakat 3, Taman Endah Jaya, 31350 Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours: 7.00am – 7.00pm (Everyday)
Entrance fees: Free, voluntary donations are welcomed
5. Hor Yan Hor Museum
Ipoh popular places also include the Ho Yan Hor Museum. The Ho Yan Hor Museum, relatively near the Han Chin Pet Soo Museum in Ipoh, recounts wonderful stories about Ho Yan Hor, a prestigious tea brand in the 1940s famed for its Chinese herbal tea.
The museum outlines the history of the discovery and development of heritage herbal tea. It is located on a street corner in Ipoh with two stories. Once inside, you can learn about the life history and hardships of the museum’s owner, Dr. Ho Kai Cheong.
The Ho Yan Hor herbal tea, which has the flavor of the place sewn into every sip, is a must-try. As there is no entrance fee, thus everyone is welcome to visit the Hor Yan Hor Museum!
Location: 1, Jalan Bijeh Timah, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm (Tuesday to Sunday); Closed on Monday
Social media platforms: Facebook, Official Website
Entrance fees: Free
6. Funtasy House Trick Art
Funtasy House Trick Art is a 3D trick art museum with its official launch in November 2015 in Ipoh, Perak. It showcases more than 20 murals and many trick rooms with various themes such as circus and upside down. The hand-painted and specially designed murals aim to generate visual illusions for enjoyment and imagination.
Each art structure and artwork at Funtasy House has its style and specific perspective in shooting, for which the friendly staff of the modern art museum will provide proper guidance in taking the photos. It is the ideal place for art enthusiasts, families with children, friends, and those looking to fill their photo albums with great images.
Location: 16, Jalan Market, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours: 9.00 am – 6.00 pm (Everyday)
Social media platforms: Facebook, Official Website
Entrance fees:
| Ticket Types | Prices |
| Adult (13 years old and above) | RM15 |
| Children (4 – 12 years old) | RM10 |
| Senior Citizen (60 years old and above) | RM10 |
Did you know that Lonely Planet ranked Ipoh, the capital of Perak, sixth in 2016, and it is the only city in Malaysia to reach the list of the top ten Asia best locations to visit in the next 12 months?
Now, escape the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, and welcome to Ipoh, the historic and tranquil town!
