Perak, Malaysia · Asia
Ipoh is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kampung Manjoi, 22km from Gua Tempurung.
Ipoh is a city located in Perak, Malaysia. With a population of 759,952, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ipoh sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ipoh to your route.
Ipoh (, Malay pronunciation: [ipoh] ) is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Perak. Located on the Kinta River, it is nearly 200 km (120 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur and 150 km (93 mi) southeast of George Town in neighbouring Penang. As of the 2020 census, Ipoh had a population of 759,952, making it theRead more
ninth-largest city in Malaysia by population and the fourth most populous state capital, after Johor Bahru, Shah Alam and George Town.
In recent years, Ipoh's popularity as an international tourist destination has been significantly boosted by efforts to conserve its British colonial-era architecture. The city is also well known for its cuisine and natural attractions including limestone hills and caves within which Buddhist temples were built.
Ipoh's location between Kuala Lumpur and George Town has made it a major land transportation hub within West Malaysia, with both the Malayan Railway's West Coast Line and the North-South Expressway cutting through the city. Aside from land transportation, Ipoh is served by the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport.
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Ipoh is located in Perak, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 4.5841 latitude, 101.0829 longitude.
Ipoh has a population of approximately 759,952 people, making it a city in Malaysia.
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castle
An unfinished Moorish-Scottish mansion begun in 1915 by Scottish planter William Kellie-Smith and abandoned when he died of pneumonia in 1926. Its roofless brick towers and hidden staircases sit beside the Raya River.
12 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Large limestone show cave near Gopeng, Perak, just off the North–South Expressway with guided river passages and parking.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Highest road-accessible point in Peninsular Malaysia at 2,031 metres, topped by a mossy forest and a summit observation tower.
34 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A cool colonial hill station with rolling tea plantations, strawberry farms, and mossy forests in the mountains of Peninsular Malaysia.
35 km · about 40 min drive
mountain pass
Hill station at 1,450 metres reached by winding roads through tea plantations, the main town on the Cameron Highlands circuit.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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