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Ipoh City Hall

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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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St Michael's Institution

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A grand old building, St Michael's Institution is a secondary high school started in 1912. The construction of the building commenced in 1920 when Brother Augustus was the director. It is administered as part of global La Sallian school network. The school has produced its fair share of illustrious alumni active in the Malaysian political, arts, sports and entertainment fields.

During World War II, it was used as an administrative center of the Japanese, housing the governor's residence, police department, treasury, air raid shelter and telephone exchange. With the end of more..

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address:	Jalan S.P. Seenivasagam (formerly Clayton Road)

Kellie's Castle

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photo by: http://wai-yien.blogspot.com/

Kellie's Castle, also known as Kellie's Folly, is 20 minutes outside of Ipoh. This unfinished South-Indian style Gothic mansion was started by an eccentric Scottish planter named William Kellie Smith. Built in 1915, Smith decided to commemorate the birth of his longed for son and heir by building a castle. Smith brought over many Indian workers to complete his architectural dream, which was to include an indoor tennis court, an elevator and a rooftop courtyard for parties. It also included a tunnel to a nearby Hindu temple, reflecting Smith's fascination with Hinduism. This more..

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address:	On the road from Ipoh to Batu Gajah

Ipoh Railway Station

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Ipoh Railway Station
photo by: Loh Chee Wai

Built during the mining boom days, this once-impressive building with elements of Moorish architecture has often been referred to as the Taj Mahal of Ipoh. It was an important loading station for the rich ore in the valley, and as such was built to reflect this fact. It resembles its counterpart in Kuala Lumpur, hardly a surprise considering both were designed by the same architect, AB Hubback. It has a garden in front which is notable for being one of the places where the ipoh tree can still be seen. It also contains the once upper-class establishment of the Station more..

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address:	Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab

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