Treaure Trove – Ipoh Railwa Station
Category: Treasure Trove
Perak Royal Palace / Istana Iskandariah
You can only view the castle from the outside, unless you are authorized to go in or for events that public is allowed. These beautiful gates are almost all you can see of the castle on a normal…
Church of St John
One of the oldest churches in Ipoh is the Church of St John. Built in the 1912, this church is one of Perak’s heritage site. The beautiful architecture of the church dates back from the years of World War II.…
Enlightened Heart Buddhist Temple
The Enlightened Heart Tibetan Temple was started in 1976 on a small piece of land about 500 metres remote from the road. In 1979 the present Master moved in and expansion began. It is now a major complex on 12…
The Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge
The Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge is a surviving tin dredge that located close to the town of Batu Gajah, Perak. It is a colossal industrial relic from the days when Malaysia was the world’s largest tin producer. The tin-bearing…
Railway Station
Railway Station Built in 1917, the Ipoh Railway Station bears close resemblance to its counterpart in Kuala Lumpur. Affectionately known to locals as Ipoh’s ‘Taj Mahal’, it is an impressive landmark which combines moorish architecture with modern embellishments. The Railway…
Is Gua Tempurung really 1.5 billion years old?
Is Gua Tempurung really 1.5 billion years old? If it’s true, the cave could be among the oldest existing natural features in the world. A Chinese geologist visiting the cave on January 17, 2012, claims Gua Tempurung has existed for…
Treasure hunting we will go!
IPOH: SOME 400 people, from all over the country, will be participating in the NPC-Celcom Visit Perak Treasure Hunt 2012 on Saturday. The annual event, organised by the National Press Club (NPC) and supported by the Perak government, will take…
Malay College Kuala Kangsar
Malay College Kuala Kangsar Established in 1905, it was the first fully residential, all-boy’s school in Malaysia. This premier educational institution was originally founded to educate the Malay elite and now continues to provide quality education to selected boys aged…
Kellie’s Castle
Kellie’s Castle Photo: http://tourismperakmalaysia.com/our-destination/kellies-castle/ One of the most interesting Perak attractions is Kellie’s Castle which is located about 40 km away from Ipoh, on the outskirts of a small town called Batu Gajah. This castle was meant to be a home…