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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
Malay and English and Mandarin and Tamil
Local currency
MYR
(MYR)
Local time
(GMT+8)
Ideal trip length
2–4 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Old Town
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Not customary, service charge often included.
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
75 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Ipoh Hor Fun
Bean Sprout Chicken
Ipoh White Coffee
Caramel Custard
When to visit Ipoh
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: February
Busiest: June-August, Dec-Feb
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Jan80
Hot, humid, less rain
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Feb85
Hot, humid, less rain
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Mar70
Hot, humid, increasing rain
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Apr65
Hot, humid, rainy
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May60
Hot, humid, rainy
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Jun75
Hot, humid, less rain
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Jul80
Hot, humid, less rain
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Aug80
Hot, humid, less rain
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Sept70
Hot, humid, increasing rain
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Oct60
Hot, humid, rainy
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Nov55
Hot, humid, rainy
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Dec65
Hot, humid, increasing rain
Things to do in Ipoh
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
4 places
Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple
Gua Kek Lok Tong 2 hrs
Explore a stunning cave temple with a beautiful garden and lake.
Ipoh Old Town Art Murals
Old Town 1.5 hrs
Discover vibrant street art and murals depicting local life and heritage.
Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple
Gunung Rapat 1.5 hrs
Visit a serene Buddhist temple nestled within a limestone cave, featuring a tortoise pond.
Taste Ipoh's Famous White Coffee
Old Town 1 hr
Savor the iconic smooth and aromatic Ipoh White Coffee at a traditional kopitiam.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Concubine Lane
Old Town 2.5 hrs
Wander through a historic lane filled with cafes, street art, and souvenir shops.
Ho Yan Hor Museum
Old Town 1 hr
Learn about the history of Ipoh's famous herbal tea and traditional Chinese medicine.
Any time of day
1 place
Lost World of Tambun
Tambun 6 hrs
Enjoy a family-friendly theme park with water rides, hot springs, and a petting zoo.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Ipoh
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Cameron Highland Best Tour from Ipoh (Private Day Trip)
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Standard tour
Ipoh Perak Caves Temple Gardens and Castle Best Tour
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Standard tour
Private Tour: Ipoh Secrets Full Day Heritage Tour from Ipoh
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Activity tour
Malaysia: Lost World Of Tambun Ipoh Entry Ticket
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Unstructured tour
Ipoh Hotels To Kuala Lumpur International Airport
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Unstructured tour
Ipoh City to Kuala Lumpur International Airport One-way Transfer
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Unstructured tour
Ipoh City Hotels To Kuala Lumpur City Hotels
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Unstructured tour
Ipoh City To Kuala Lumpur City EN-ROUTE Tempurung The Longest Caves
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Ipoh
Straight-line distance from the centre of Ipoh.
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