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Ipoh City Hall

Ipoh City Hall

Loh Chee Wai

As a major city during the British administration, Ipoh has a fair number of impressive colonial buildings. And like everywhere else in Malaysia, there are temples serving the needs of the three main religions of Islam, Daoism/Buddhism and Hinduism. Ipoh, being situated on a karstic formation, is close to many limestone caves. And of course, there are the markets which cheerfully assaults the eye, ears and nose.

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Kallumalai Arul Migu Subramaniar Koli Temple

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Kallumalai Subramaniar Temple
Kallumalai Subramaniar Temple
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An Indian temple set amongst the limestone hills of Ipoh. During Thaipusam and Deepavali, the temple becomes a lively focal point for the Hindus of Ipoh.

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address:Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab

Sam Poh Tong and Nearby Temple Caves

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Sam Poh Tong (Cavern of the Triple Gems) is in Gunung Rapat, 5km from Ipoh. Sam Poh Tong's original temple was built in the 1890s by a Chinese monk who found the cave and decided to use it as a hermitage. The present construction dates from the 1950s, with 246 steps that lead to the caves and a panoramic view of Ipoh and surrounds. This temple and its sister temple Kek Loh Tong (located in the same hill range) are built directly into the limestone hillside and utilise the caves within as part of its architecture. Sam Poh Tong is said to be the largest of its kind in Malaysia. more..

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address:Sam Poh Tong is 5km south of Ipoh (towards Kampar) and a 20-minute bus ride.

Kek Lok Tong

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Kek Lok Tong (Cave of Great Happiness) is in the same vicinity as Sam Poh Tong, but is much younger, being built in the 1970s. It replicates more or less the same features as Sam Poh Tong, with cave statues, lotus ponds and a vegetarian restaurant. Because it is accessible through the Gunung Rapat housing area, it has a cleaner, quieter and more cooling environment, which may suit some rather than the more popular Sam Poh Tong caves. Locals say it has the better scenic cave view.

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Perak Tong

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Perak Tong (Perak Cave) is located north of Ipoh in Gunung Tasek. Built in 1926, it is similar to the other cave temples in having Buddhist statues, with a 12.8m tall statue of a sitting Buddha as its centerpiece. Mystical cave paintings adorn the walls, and the temple has a commanding view of the countryside at the top of its 385 step staircase.

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address:Jalan Kuala Kangsar
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