25 Places to Visit in Ipoh, Tourist Places & Top Attractions

Lost World Of Tambun

The Lost World of Tambun is an exhilarating, family-friendly multi-themed adventure park set amidst a lush tropical jungle, hot springs, and a 400-million-year-old stunning limestone hill. It includes seven fantastic adventure parks, making it a one-stop location for fun, adventure, and relaxation for tourists of all ages. Experience entertaining water park attractions, restorative hot springs, thrilling animal encounters, and more in the park, boasting something for everyone, day or night!

Lost World Of Tambun Tickets, Ipoh

73 Ratings

Starting from $ 36 $ 18 per Adult

Lost World Of Tambun

Lost World Of Tambun Tickets, Ipoh

73 Ratings

Starting from $ 36 $ 18 per Adult

The Kinta Riverfront Walk.

There’s nothing more alluring than walking by a river front site, enfolded in lustrous greenery. The Kinta Front Walk is meant for night, when the sun has set. The trees are lighted with 1000s of colourful Neon lights casting a luminous kaleidoscopic glow around the place. It is a must visit for romantic partners. One side of the river casts a shade of meteors as the canopies are lighted with white and sapphire bulbs and the other bank is lighted with colourful showers. The river can be crossed by the Black bridge.

Highlights: Pallong Tin mining gallery museum that depicts the artefacts and pictures of tin mining custom, the original business of the city; varieties of food stalls, cafés, rental cycle shops, portrait centres etc.

Location: Jalang Lim Bo Sen,

Ipoh Price: N/A

Opens at: Everyday

Best Season: Except for rainy season, any season is perfect

Sightseeing Tours Explore All (5)

Gua Tempurung Cave Tour, Ipoh @ Flat 10% off

3H
Ipoh

26 Ratings

Gua Tempurung Cave Tour, Ipoh @ Flat 10% off

₹ 1,361 ₹ 1,224

Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve Tour, Ipoh @ Flat 15% off

7H
Ipoh

28 Ratings

Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve Tour, Ipoh @ Flat 15% off

₹ 3,922 ₹ 3,333

Kandu Cave Exploration, Book @ Flat 18% off

5H
Ipoh

36 Ratings

Kandu Cave Exploration, Book @ Flat 18% off

₹ 1,368 ₹ 1,121

Ipoh Railway Station

Ipoh railway station is a great example of the beautiful colonial era building with Moorish and Victorian Style architecture. The massive white washed building exudes a regal aura. Before the twentieth century the building was used as a hospital. The building was constructed and designed as a railway station by Arthur Benison Hubback. In 1935 the station was officially open for use. The Ipoh Railway Station is lovingly called the Taj Mahal of Ipoh by the local residents of the town. The architecture of the building indeed has some of the features of Mughal architecture.

Highlights: Hang out at the park surrounding the Rhythmic Water Fountain and enjoy the stunning colourful fountain at night. Within the complex, you can find the Majestic Station Hotel, which is a great place to stay for travellers.

Location: The Ipoh railway station is located on the south-west of Ipoh.

Movie Animation Park Studios

Movie Animation Park Studios is the First Animation Theme Park of Asia which was built at a Price of RM 520. It is sited as the most entertaining and exciting destination for people irrespective of the age group.

Highlights:
With 6 thematic zones and 40 attractions, Movie Animation Park Studios is an indoor park. It is fully air conditioned or under covered, thereby shielding the guests from the hot, humid and wet weather of Malaysia. The park features the Malaysia’s tallest drop tower along with a thrilling and a fun packed live car stunt show. There are also a number of beverage and food stalls and retail outlets spread across the 52 acre site. One significant highlight of the park is the appearance of Smurfs. Smurfs have been around for past 57 years and will be a part of the Movie Animation Park Studios in the merchandising, shows and Priceumes characters.

Location: Movie Animation Park Studios is located at 3, Jalan Meru Impian 4, Halaman Meru Impian, 30020 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

Price:
Adult: RM 155.00
Child: RM 125.00

Timings:
Weekdays: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
On weekends as well as public holidays: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
The park remains closed on Wednesday.

D.R. Seenivasagam Park

If you want to spend a with your family in a fresh and tranquil environment surrounded by the lush greenery and enjoying recreational facilities throughout the day, there is no place better than the D.R. Seenivasagam Park. Named after a well known politician, the park was built in 1960. The park consists of bike park, nursery, children play area, Japanese Zen garden, lake, beautiful shelters for picnic and the renowned Ipoh tree. There are several other amusement and recreational facility in the park which you can enjoy with your family.

Highlights: The Japanese Zen Garden is one of the important features of the park with an artificial carp pond. You can also try bike riding at the bike part. If you do not have your own bike, you can rent bikes at a nominal rate.

Location: The Park is located in the centre of Ipoh city.

Timing: N/A

Price: N/A

Day Tours Explore All (5)

3H
Ipoh

26 Ratings

Gua Tempurung Cave Tour, Ipoh @ Flat 10% off

₹ 1,361 ₹ 1,224

7H
Ipoh

28 Ratings

Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve Tour, Ipoh @ Flat 15% off

₹ 3,922 ₹ 3,333

5H
Ipoh

36 Ratings

Kandu Cave Exploration, Book @ Flat 18% off

₹ 1,368 ₹ 1,121

Perak Cave Temples

Perak Tong Cave Temple is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Ipoh. Surrounded by the scenic landscape this cave fast first discovered in 1926. Since then the place has grown to be known amongst the best cave temples and famous tourist spots. Inside the temple sits the 40 feet tall Buddha statue. On the edges are four smaller statues of guardian deities. The cave walls are adorned with colourful frescos and Chinese calligraphy.

Highlights: Enjoy the beautiful view of the surrounding area from one of the pavilions, situated outside the temple and can be reached through an opening in the alcove behind the main altar. You can easily see the surrounding limestone hills bordering the city.

Location: The temple is located near Taman Loke Lim and Taman Permai on the northern edge of Ipoh on the foothill of Gunung Tasek.

Timing: 9:30 am - 04:00 pm

Price: N/A

Kwan Yin Tong Temple

The limestone hill at Gunung Rapat has a large number of cave temples including the Kwan Yin Tong temple. The temple houses about seventy five Kwan Yin statues. Kwan Yin is considered as the Goddess of Mercy. Located amidst the picturesque landscape, the temple also has a huge mural depicting the Buddha under the Bodhi tree. There is an area where the visitors can leave messages and many wish granting areas too. The temple complex has a lot to explore including a gigantic chess set, statues of eighteen arhats and animals. A trek uphill will provide you a great view of the surrounding limestone hills.

Highlights: There are a large number of golden Buddha statues of all sizes. When the natural sunlight falls on them, they shine and shimmer providing a majestic view.

Location: The temple is located at the side of a limestone hill at Gunung Rapat.

Timing: N/A

Price: N/A

Art Of Oldtown

Ipoh is a town of history and heritage. To celebrate this history and heritage, Oldtown White Coffee, a premiere white coffee manufacturer in Malaysia has collaborated with the celebrated Lithuanian street artist Ernest Zacharevic to paint eight art murals on the walls located in the vicinity of the centre of Ipoh, most lovingly known as the Old Town. You can cover the eight murals by taking a half hour walking tour around the streets. OldTown White Coffee also provides an official map, where you can find the details of all the murals.

Highlights: Enjoy the quaint beauty of Old Town and learn more about the heritage and history of the place while taking a walking tour to discover all the murals.

Location: The murals can be found on taking the Jalan Dato Maharajalela, Jalan Tun Sambathan, Jalan Panglima, Jalan Bijeh Timah and Jalan Bandar Timah roads.

Timing: N/A

Price: N/A

Entry Tickets

Spend a fun time at the Lost world of Tambun

73 Ratings

Lost World Of Tambun Tickets, Ipoh

$ 36 $ 18 per adult

Marina Island Water Park Tickets @ Flat 20% off

4H
Ipoh

36 Ratings

Marina Island Water Park Tickets @ Flat 20% off

₹ 528 ₹ 422

Movie Animation Park Studios, Maps Ipoh @ Flat 15% off

1D
Ipoh

32 Ratings

Movie Animation Park Studios, Maps Ipoh @ Flat 15% off

₹ 992 ₹ 843

Funtasy House Trick Art

Funtasy House is an amazing trick art gallery in Ipoh, featuring a number of 3D murals and drawings. The gallery was opened in November 2015 and consists of twenty 3D exhibits to create visual illusion for fun and fantasy. The gallery is still a work in progress but draws a lot of visitors. The gallery is designed by nine artists who collaborated together to bring to life these amazing trick arts. There are friendly guides who will take you through each exhibit and help you in clicking your photos.

Highlights: A great place to enjoy with your family and friends and to click a lot of photographs to post on your social networking sites.

Location: The Trick Art Gallery is located at the centre of Old Town at Jalan Pasar.

Timing: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Price: RM 19 for adults and RM 10 for children and senior citizens.

Birch Memorial Clock Tower

Birch Memorial Clock Tower is a beautiful white and black structure which was constructed in 1909 as a memorial for J.W.W.Birch, who was the first resident in the city. Birch was assassinated by Datuk Maharaja Lela, a local chief in 1875. On the top of the tower are four whitewashed figures, symbolizing the four virtues of British government. Underneath the figures are large murals depicting forty four iconic figures from the history of the world including Buddha, Shakespeare, and Darwin among others. The tower has a large 6 feet and 6 inches bell along with four other smaller bells.

Highlights: The area is nice to take a walk after breakfast or lunch and click photographs. You can also visit the nearby attractions like Rose Centre.

Location: The clock tower is located in Kinta District, Ipoh, just about half kilometres away from the Ipoh Railway Station.

Timing: N/A

Price: N/A

Lang Mountain

If you plan to spend some quiet moments with your family amidst the scenic beauty, then Lang Mountain in Ipoh is a great destination. With the backdrop of limestone hills blanketed with lush greenery and beautiful lake, there is a recreational park. A short boat ride through the beautiful lake can take you to the park. There are several fishes, lizards as well as snakes in the lake. The park has a number of fragrant and colourful plants like bougainvilleas and heliconia. The area with its uncharted limestone hills and lake emanates tranquillity.

Highlights: The boat ride to reach the park can be a quite pleasant experience amidst the surrounding beauty. You can also enjoy feeding the fishes while you ride through the lake to the park.

Location: The Park is located at Jalan Kuala Kangsar next to the North South Highway.

Timing: 08:00 am - 06:30 pm

Price: N/A

Attractions

73 Ratings

Lost World Of Tambun Tickets, Ipoh

$ 36 $ 18 per adult

1D
Ipoh

32 Ratings

Movie Animation Park Studios, Maps Ipoh @ Flat 15% off

₹ 992 ₹ 843

Geological Museum

Established in 1957, the Geological Museum in Ipoh has exhibits which display more than six hundred mineral and 150 rock specimens and more than two hundred gemstones. The museum also has exhibits to display more than 200 fossils. Spread across an area of 343 square meters, the museum is neatly divided in 7 different zones, which covers the history as well as the geological heritages of the country.

The first zone has displays related to the history of the museum and earth as well as murals depicting geological structures. Going ahead you can see amazing displays of dinosaur fossils, crystals and minerals. You will also find exhibits showcasing mining activities.

Highlights: You can get a tour guide who can take you through each zones and inform you about each and every specimen and exhibits in detail.

Location: Along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah.

Timing: 08:30 am - 05:00 pm

Price: N/A

Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple

A famous cave temple located in Gunung Rapa, Sam Poh Tong Cave is an inspiring work of art and is believed to be the largest cave temple of the country. Set amidst the scenic beauty, the temple consists of numerous Buddha statues and figures of other deities scattered all over the cave among the limestone formation.

The front of the temple is adorned with a beautiful garden surrounding a pond. The garden itself is beautifully decorated with pagodas and stone lanterns.

Highlights: A pathway behind the main altar takes you to the turtle pond. The locals believe that releasing tortoises in the pond will harmonize their karma. There are five species of turtles in the pond.

Location: The temple is located in Gunung Rapat, five kilometres south of Ipoh. You can take a bus from Ipoh bus station to reach the temple.

Timing: 9:30 am - 04:00 pm

Price: N/A

Underwater World Langkawi

Underwater World Langkawi, one of Malaysia's largest aquariums, is a magnificent destination to see more than 4000 different species of aquatic animals up close. It educates visitors about the importance of marine life through themed zones such as Freshwater, Tropical Rainforest, Sub-Antarctic, and Temperate. From witnessing exotic aquatic life in a 15-meter-long tunnel to touching and feeding sea creatures, every experience at the aquarium is exhilarating.

Langkawi Underwater World Tickets

306 Ratings

Starting from $ 20 $ 16 per Adult

Theme Parks

4H
Ipoh

36 Ratings

Marina Island Water Park Tickets @ Flat 20% off

₹ 528 ₹ 422

Han Chin Pet Soo Museum

The country’s first Hakka Tin mining Museum, Han Chin Pet Soo Museum is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Ipoh. The entry to the museum is only allowed to the club members and their guests and the tour appointments can be made online. The museum exhibits the highlights of tin mining process of the early days. It also tells about the unethical activities of the club members in the past named as Four Evils that enticed the Hakka miners. The exhibits also tell in detail about the journey of Hakka people from China to Ipoh.

Highlights: The backyard which is now the town square is a great place for clicking photographs. The exhibitions that explain the early history of immigrated Chinese people to the city.

Location: The museum is located on the border of Ipoh's Old Town near Kinta River.

Timings: 09:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Price: N/A

Golf Courses

Golf is considered one of the luxury sports/ game in the world. It is played by top corporate during their business meets etc. Ipoh, Malaysia has few premiere golf clubs. They are in association with clubs and resorts. The top three golf clubs and resorts in Ipoh are Clearwater Sanctuary, Damai Laut and Meru Valley.

Gua Tempurung

The Gua Tempurung cave is one of the attractions that let tourists dive into the deeper and darker mysteries of the past. Covering a total length of about 4.5 Km, the cave is one of the longest in Malaysian Peninsula. Here you can find three huge chambers as well as magnificent structures of stalagmites and stalactites.

Other attractions include the underground stream and waterfalls. Made of five large and very ancient dooms, it is an astonishing exhibit of beautiful natural rock formations.

Transfers

2H
Ipoh

34 Ratings

Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur Private City Transfers, Flat 15% off

₹ 12,730 ₹ 10,730

Temples

Temples are aplenty in ipoh. Ipoh’s Cave Temples are one of the prime tourist spots. They convey the cultural background of Malaysia and depict their traditional customs. There are four major cave temples in the city namely Kek Lok Tong, Perak Tong, Sam Poh tong and Ling Sen Tong.

Highlights: The kek Lok Tong is the newest among all and is unique from the others because of its golden statues and tiny ponds strewn around the caves. One of the greatest temples is the Perak Tong, built by a Chinese Monk in 1926. There are 40 Buddha statues inside the temple, one of which is scaling up to 12.8 metre high. Try desserts, and white coffee which is a speciality of Malay at the temple stalls.

Location: Ipoh

Hours: Everyday between 9 amd to 6 pm

Price: starts at 1.5 RM

Ke K Lok Tong Cave Temple

An attractive tourist spot in Ipoh is the Kek Lok Cave Temple which sits elegantly on a picturesque site that stretches to 12 acres. It has almost a century’s history of worship. The temple resides in a vast cave with interesting limestone structures. At the heart of the temple is an altar with a number of Buddhist figures and figures of Chinese pantheon deities. The cave was a part of a mining site and you can still see iron within the limestone. The landscape also features a jogging path around two beautiful lakes.

Highlights: Inside the temple, go to the Zen Garden, a place of amazing view and tranquillity. Take a walk on the reflexology footpath, which is one of the longest in the city.

Location: The temple is located 5 Km from south of Ipoh, within the area of Gunung Rapat.

Timing: 07:00 am - 06:00 pm

Price: N/A

Ipoh World

If you are travelling to Ipoh and want to better understand the town its heritage and its social history, there is no better starting place other than the Ipoh World. A not for profit organization started in 2004, Ipoh World aims to promote the rich heritage of Perek, keeping the Ipoh and Kinta Valley at the centre.

Since its inception, the organization has produced and ran a number of exhibitions to promote awareness the rich legacy. Their first public exhibition was titled “The Story of Ipoh: From Feet to Flight”, in the year 2006.

Highlights: Book a special tour to Han Chin Pet Soo Museum, which tells in great details about the life of Hakka miners, who migrated from China to Ipoh. The exhibition provides useful information about the life of early Chinese people in Ipoh.

Location: The Ipoh World is located at Jalan Bijeh Timah.

Adventure

Kampar White Water Rafting Experience, Book @ Flat 25% off

4H
Ipoh

30 Ratings

Kampar White Water Rafting Experience, Book @ Flat 25% off

₹ 2,993 ₹ 2,245

Gopeng Water Rafting, Ipoh @ Flat 15% off

4H
Ipoh

28 Ratings

Gopeng Water Rafting, Ipoh @ Flat 15% off

₹ 2,543 ₹ 2,161

Lost World Tambun

If you are looking for a perfect holiday destination which has the right mix of fun, thrill and adventure, you should visit Lost World Tambun in Malaysia. This is a theme park which is packed with high-voltage action and drama, that will give you some of the greatest adrenalin-high moments in life.

Highlights – The resort cum theme park has six distinct areas of unlimited fun and adventure namely Water Park, Amusement Park, Petting Zoo, Tiger Valley, Tin Valley, Adventure Park.

Location – Sunway City Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia.

Activities – Jungle Wave Pool, Kids Explora Bay, Tube Raiders, Cliff Racer, Adventure Express, Rabbit Wonderland, Ruby (nocturnal mammal) and friends, Tortoise Kingdom, Sepentarium, Rock Canopy, Rain Forest Trail, Marmoset Tree House, close-up views of tigers, Tin Mining Tours,13 High Rope Course, 6th Mile Tunnel, Zip Line, Kayaking, Zorbing etc.

Price – RM43.30 to RM49.25

Timings – 11AM to 6PM on all days of the week. Closed on Tuesdays except on public holidays.

Lost World Of Tambun Tickets, Ipoh

73 Ratings

Starting from $ 36 $ 18 per Adult

Ling Sen Tong Temple

Located at the bottom of a limestone hill in Ipoh, Ling Sen Tong temple is a magnificent Taoist cave temple. Decorated with various statues of deities, animals and other Chinese folklore characters amidst the stalagmites and stalactites, this temple boasts of a majestic structure. It has a number of praying alters scattered all over the temple complex. On the main front roof of the temple, you can see the statues of four heavenly kings. The whole temple complex exudes an aura of serenity and devotion.

Highlights: Follow the path that leads you to a picturesque garden with a beautiful pond at the centre. Beautiful and majestic dragons adorn the temple. From the top of the roof you can enjoy the surrounding beauty.

Location: The temple is located on the southern edge of Ipoh near Nam Thean Tong and Sam Poh Tong.

Timing: 09:00 am - 06:00 pm

Price: N/A

Qing Xin Ling Leisure And Cultural Village

It is one of the finest and latest tourist attractions in ipoh. The words Qing Xin Ling means serene hills. At a very minimal cost, you will be transported to a different planet to discover. The Qing Xin Ling Leisure and Cultural Village is set in a location captivated by stunning landscapes of mountains and jungles. There are lakes and fish ponds by the cottages and different fun activities for the tourists here. This location is a perfect family outing set up.

Rafting

4H
Ipoh

30 Ratings

Kampar White Water Rafting Experience, Book @ Flat 25% off

₹ 2,993 ₹ 2,245

4H
Ipoh

28 Ratings

Gopeng Water Rafting, Ipoh @ Flat 15% off

₹ 2,543 ₹ 2,161

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Smita Asan Marina Island Water Park

Excellent

I good place to bond with your family members and make memories and spend weekend.

Mahesh Chopra Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve Tour

Excellent

Amazing service Loved the whole tour, enjoyed it

Meena Somayaji Royal Belum State Park One Day Trip

Excellent

What a sight was seeing world’s largest flower Rafflesia in full bloom. Amazing Experience

Yogendra Butt Movie Animation Park Studios

Excellent

Visited Movie Animation Park Studios with my kids. Had a fun-filled time.

Acharyasuta Khanna Lost World of Tambun Tickets

Excellent

This is my 2nd time to Lost World of Tambun and it is just a wonderful experience! My kids love the water activities so much and we have a great time together

Gauranga Patel Lost World of Tambun Tickets

Superb

It was Full of excitement and many activities to enjoy and superb facilities and rides. To those have kids definitely should experience this. Highly recommended!

28 November 2019

Ganesh Moorthy Lost World of Tambun Tickets

Excellent

Really good experience, actually park is not that much big compare to Sunway Lagoon. But we enjoyed a lot, especially My Kid and My Wife.

Anand Gill Gopeng Water Rafting

Excellent

The rafting experience was completely amazing..the guide was good and professional..we have conquer 7km of kampa river's raging waters..would like to visit again!