IPOH 怡保
Ipoh
The city of Ipoh houses some of the best limestone cave systems in Malaysia. The formation of these glistening stalactites and stalagmites took place over millions of years. Ipoh also is once of the City that offer a lot of interest destination for visitors. Such like below :-
The Ipoh Railway Station completed in 1917 and features a mixture of Moorish and Victorian architecture. It has one of the best station hotels in the country known as the Majestic Hotel. Just across the station is the Dewan Bandaraya or City Hall, a huge white neo-classical building.
Gua Tempurung stretches over 1.3KM and is probably the largest of such natural limestone underground cavity in the country. It is made up of five huge domes, each with its own formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and varying temperatures, water levels, content of limestone and marbles.
Perak Tong Temple is situated within the huge limestone caves of Mount Tasik. Built in 1926, the temple houses over 40 Buddha statues with the main centerpiece being as tall as 12.8 metres. There is also a passage that leads into the cave’s interior, where mystical mural paintings decorate the cave walls, as well as a 385 stairway that leads to a wonderful view of the surrounding countryside.
Gua Tambun - In 1959, 5,000 year old Neolithic rock paintings were discovered at Gua Tambun in the fringes of Ipoh.They were believed to be etched by the early dwellers of the Malay Peninsular. Unsophisticated though the drawings may be, but the artists demonstrated the ability to paint and draw vividly and realistically. Perched high among hill peaks, visitors to these caves can also enjoy a panoramic sunset view of Ipoh City.
Gunung Lang Recreational Park - The picturesque Gunung Lang recreation park boasts of breathtaking views of limestone hills and lakes. Feel the stress of city living roll off your shoulders as you stroll along a 2km long boardwalk over a swampland where you can view interesting species of flora and fauna. Other attractions include manmade waterfalls that cascade atop a limestone hill, a viewing tower and a playground.
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