Ipoh

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1280px “Where to find Halal food in Ipoh?” “Where to perform Salat in Ipoh?” Those are some of the questions Muslim travelers often ask when traveling to Ipoh.

Nestled within steep limestone hills on the West Coast (Malaysia) | west coast of peninsular Malaysia, Ipoh has the proud legacy of a former tin mining boom town. While the current state capital of Perak had bigger heydays during the early 20th century, it is now better known amongst Malaysia|Malaysians for its excellent restaurants, hawkers, and famous local dishes. Old residents are returning to their beloved hometown, eager to remake Ipoh into the "City of Millionaires" yet again. The country's third largest city, with 657,852 inhabitants as of 2010, is also a gateway to the Cameron Highlands and Pangkor Island.

Ipoh Halal Explorer

Ipoh was the city that tin built, developing into one of Malaysia's major cities after rich alluvial tin deposits were discovered in the Kinta Valley in 1876. Its location as the furthest navigable point on the Kinta River at that time made it a prime spot for the centre of all trading activities, an upstart little village bypassing the already established towns at nearby Gopeng and Papan. Waves of starry-eyed prospectors, many of them Chinese immigrants, came to find their fortunes working the mines and providing support services to the industry. It rapidly grew into Malaya's second commercial and administrative centre after Kuala Lumpur (the Straits Settlements of Singapore, Penang and Malacca were administered separately during the British colonial era), overtaking Taiping and the then state capital.

World War II hit Ipoh hard, with all mines shut down and left to flood. Even after their reopening, demand for tin continued to drop steadily over the years and production costs rose. It culminated in the debilitating crash of tin prices in October 1985 from cartel meddling which then became the final nail in the coffin for the mines, just slightly over one hundred years after the very first tin rush. Many residents of Ipoh finally left for greener pastures elsewhere, as their forefathers did before them, though the city has been slowly reclaiming its stature since. Food, and not tin, is now the word most synonymous with Ipoh.

The post-independence economic decline let the city escape the Brutalist towers of concrete that represent 1970s ideas of progress, and its colonial importance still shines in the grand old buildings, such as the train station and the town hall, which complement the rows of shophouses. There are surprisingly few tall buildings for a city of its size due to height restrictions for the local airport, hence inadvertently maintaining its sleepy old town charm. However, this is soon to change after a push by the state government for more development projects.

How is the Climate in Ipoh

As with the rest of Malaysia, Ipoh has a typical tropical climate. Temperatures are generally constant year round, with daily highs of around 30-32°C (86-90°F) and nightly lows around 22-24°C (71-75°F). Rain and thunderstorms can also be expected fairly often, along with high humidity. The wettest months of the year are from October to November, while the least amount of rain is seen in January and February.

Ipoh Tourism Office

  • Ipoh City Ipoh Tourism Board Centre - The visitor centre has newly reopened, sporting a spacious hall with tourist brochures, photographs of historic monuments and goodies from the local cottage industries. Staff are on hand to help with attraction and lodging enquiries.

Travel to Ipoh

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Ipoh

Sultan Azlan Shah Airport - Sultan Azlan Shah Airport

  • Sultan Azlan Shah Airport IATA Flight Code: IPH There's a twice daily flight by Firefly, daily flights by Malindo Air and four flights a week by Tigerair from Singapore. In addition, Malindo Air flies domestically to Subang Jaya near KL, Senai Airport in Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu on the East Coast, and internationally to Medan in Indonesia.

For most visitors from elsewhere and the most practical option for getting to Ipoh would be to fly into either Kuala Lumpur or Penang, which have larger and better served airports, and make your way to Ipoh by road.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Ipoh

R_STATION_LOKE_621 - Ipoh's second concrete building and the train station, was built in 1935. An open plaza with Ipoh's namesake tree in the middle is found outside the station.

From Ipoh Railway Station GPS 4.5982,101.0734, trains head as far north as [[Padang Besar (Malaysia) | Padang Besar]] (4h) and as far south as Singapore via Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. Kuala Lumpur is predictably well served by several trains per day. To KL, prices for the old diesel trains (3h) range from RM12 to RM30 depending on class. New electric trains (2h) cost from RM25 (stopping service) to RM45 (express non-stop). ETS service to Butterworth (2h) started in July 2015 and is in the process of ramping up train schedules, with ticket prices of RM22-33. The train station can get crowded at times and there can be barely any space to sit or stand, particularly so on weekends when the roads around the station are also very jammed.

Travel on a Bus in Ipoh

The main bus terminal is at Terminal Amanjaya GPS 4.6701,101.0729, 16 kilometers north of downtown, from where buses run to most of Peninsular Malaysia. From the upstairs level, bus 116 (Perak Transit, Taman Meru Raya → Stadium Perak) can drop you at the downtown. It costs RM2.3 and runs about every 30 min. Taxi fare will be at least RM20. MyBas T30a to Medan Kidd RM1.80.

Most frequent routes are to and from Kuala Lumpur (Terminal Bersepatu Selatan), Singapore and Penang. Larger bus companies like Transnational, Plusliner, Konsortium and Sri Maju provide the most frequent, reliable and safe services. For Taiping and the Cameron Highlands and the local bus station (see Ipoh#Get around|Get around) is more convenient.

Some bus companies also operate from more convenient locations in the town: mainly Jalan Bendahara GPS 4.5897,101.0824. Choice is limited but for KL, Singapore, Penang or Butterworth and they represent a better option than a trip out of town.

  • Sri Maju 2, 4 & 6 Jalan Bendahara, +60 5 253 5367, fairly decent selection of destinations, including Hat Yai in Thailand.
  • Lapan Lapan (88 brand), +65 6392 2188 (Singapore number) has services from Jalan Bendahara to Singapore (RM55).
  • Grassland Express, Singapore based company, also serves Jalan Bendahara.

Starshuttle runs to Kuala Lumpur International Airport from Jalan Bercham (about RM40 one way).

By car

Ipoh is well connected to the North-South Expressway. You can get into Ipoh via Exit 137: Simpang Pulai or Exit 139: Ipoh Selatan.

How to get around in Ipoh

Ipoh is split into half by the River Kinta: Old Town on the west side and New Town on the east. Old Town is walkable, New Town less so. City outskirts are reachable by taxis or public buses in a pinch, and your own wheels are best for further outlying areas. Streets were renamed in the 1980s. This can still be confusing as many local residents still refer to the former colonial road names. The following list showing the old and new names is useful: Ipoh road names - old and new. Jalan Bijih Timah, for example, used to be known as Treacher Street.

By car

The downtown grid layout contains mainly one-way streets. Road maps are available in bookstores, tourist centres and online. Traffic is not as heavy as in other cities such as Kuala Lumpur but the rush hours are usually congested. There is adequate parking but finding a space may require some patience. Car rentals are available.

Travel on a Bus in Ipoh

Local buses run around the city and its suburbs and have a hub called Ipoh Bus Terminal, Medan Kidd GPS 4.5940,101.0729 (or also bas stesen), which is on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak in the old town (follow the road south from the train station and past the post office and the bus station is on the right of the first big junction). This is not to be confused with Jalan Bendahara which is in the new town and has long distance services by some bus companies. Ipoh city buses: www.peraktransit.com.my may be useful.

Local bus information is not well published but there is a helpful information desk at the bus station. Visitors may find this bus station useful for its services to the Cameron Highlands and Taiping. Useful to look out for is local bus number 94, which heads from the bus station (bas stesen) through the old and new towns to the Sam Poh Tong Cave Temples. It calls at the following bus stops in the new town: Tingat Pasar, on the south side of Pasar Besar; at the junction of Jalan Raja Musa Aziz and Jalan Theatre; and on Jalan CM Yusuf, near the Grand Park Hotel and Sri Maju Bus Terminal.

Walk in Ipoh

Most roads have pavements and marked crossings, which makes strolling around the old streets a pleasant experience.

Travel by bicycle in Ipoh

There are no hard and fast rules for cyclists, but you are expected to observe road rules at all times. Cyclists are forbidden from riding on the sidewalk but often do. Helmets are optional but not common.

Best way to travel in Ipoh by a Taxi

Prices are by negotiation. It is feasible to take the taxi all the way up to Pengkelan Hulu (near the Thailand border, c. RM170 one way, c. RM300 return). Rides within the city should cost around RM5 to RM10.

Local Language in Ipoh

As in the rest of Malaysia, (Malay) is the lingua franca, However, most of the ethnic Chinese, who form the majority in Ipoh, speak Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese as their first language, and many are also able to speak Mandarin. Most of the Indians speak Tamil as their first language, and quite a few others speak Urdu. While English is not as widespread as in Kuala Lumpur or Penang, tourists should still not have any major problems getting by with English. Most local residents would be able to communicate in broken English, supplemented by non-verbal forms of communication such as pointing and gesturing.

What to see in Ipoh

Old Town

The heart of Ipoh Old Town lies on the west banks of the Kinta River and is vaguely bounded by the train tracks. A two- to three-hour guided tour of the Ipoh legacy trail starts at the Railway Station at 8AM every Saturday (as of 2022, RM30 per person). Rejuvenated Kong Heng Plaza on Jalan Sultan Yussuf houses buzzing small cafes and retail outlets.

Historic Buildings

HSBC_Building,_Ipoh - The HSBC building in Old Town

  • Birch Memorial Clocktower Dedicated to the first British Resident Minister of Perak who was murdered by a local (Malay) chief. The chief's profitable trade in Orang Asli, indigenous tribal folk, was curtailed by the British abolition of slavery. By all accounts he wasn't well-liked personally and the road passing the tower's north side is now named in the killer's honour. It hosts friezes representing the progress of civilization and depicts various religious and secular worthies, but the Prophet Muhammad was painted out as a respect to local sensitivities.
  • Ipoh Railway Station One of the three grand British-built stations on the former Malayan network. ETS trains connect this station, fondly dubbed "Taj Mahal of Ipoh", to KL's colonial beauty, Kuala Lumpur Railway Station (one stop before KL Sentral). Singapore's now disused Tanjong Pagar station is the third instalment of the trilogy.
  • Ipoh Town Hall and Law Courts The two buildings opposite the Railway Station, in neoclassical style.
  • Muzium Darul Ridzuan An interesting historical museum of Perak, located in a former tin-mining tycoon's pretty mansion.

St Michaels Institute - Street Michael's Institution

  • Padang Ipoh - Ipoh Green | The only thing missing is a cricket match on this immaculate lawn near Jalan S.P. Seenivasagam. The surrounding historic buildings include the mock-Tudor style Ipoh Club, FMS Bar, HSBC Building and the magnificent St Michael's Institution secondary school.
  • Han Chin Pet Soo - Ipoh World - A painstakingly restored Hakka Miners' Club that documents the activities of tin miners far away from home with cash to spend. Opium smoking, gambling and prostitution were some favourite vices and are shown in all their glory through the use of carefully curated antique items. The history of tin mining in Perak is also exhibited with old mining equipment and photographs of the big towkays (bosses).
  • Kinta Riverfront Walk -Come here at night, as trees are beautifully lighted up, making it a romantic riverside walk. There's a small hut with an interesting exhibit depicting the rise and fall of Ipoh's tin mining industry. It's also feasible to hire bicycles for a more vigorous workout.

Street art

  • Seven wall murals have also been painted by Ernest Zacharevic and the same Lithuania|Lithuanian artist that took George Town by storm. The one on Jalan Bijih Timah (literally Tin Ore Road) proudly showcases the once-important tin mining industry that made Ipoh. Pick up a map from the Ipoh Padang Old Town White Coffee branch, or just wander around the old town streets as each mural displays this map. In addition to these, more street is hidden through the old town.
  • Paper plane - Jalan Tun Sambanthan - GPS: 4.597917, 101.076817
  • Five packets of kopi-O - Jalan Tun Sambanthan - GPS: 4.597450, 101.078567
  • Hummingbird - Jalan Panglima - GPS: 4.596633, 101.078567
  • Evolution - Jalan Bijeh Timah - GPS: 4.596317, 101.079283
  • Trishaw garbage collector - Concubine Lane 3 - GPS: 4.595300, 101.079117
  • Girl and sparrows - Jalan Bandar Timah - GPS: 4.597250, 101.078267
  • Original kopi-o - Jalan Bandar Timah - GPS: 4.596383, 101.077200
  • In the new town, Erik Lai, a local art teacher, has initiated the painting of multiple murals on old legacy buildings in a effort to preserve them. These displays multiple aspect of the Malaysian culture : lion dance, kids kepang dance, a playful multi-mural displays kids playing hide&seek. All of these are found in a lane between Jalan Masjid and Jalan Sultan Iskandar (Hugh Low Street). See the murals at the Mural Lane 4.593819,101.081094

Around Ipoh

Cave temple Ipoh - Sam Poh Tong Chinese Buddhist Temple - accessible only through a cave and the temple and its accompanying tortoise pond create a serene and peaceful atmosphere

Thousands of miles away from their motherlands, religion remained a touchstone for the Chinese and Indian communities. Cave temples abound in the karst limestone hills north and south of Ipoh, although only the richest and most famous are properly looked after and not forgotten.

  • Perak Tong - Perak Cave | Houses over 40 Buddha statues and many murals. There is a steep, tall staircase in the interior of the cave rising up to the top of its hill, where one is greeted by a beautiful and panoramic view of Ipoh and its surroundings. The statue of Buddha in Perak Tong is the tallest and largest of its kind in Malaysia. Perak Tong was built in 1926 by a Buddhist priest from China.
  • Sam Poh Tong - Cavern of Triple Gems | Actually a cluster of three Chinese temples in Gunung Rapat. The first temple, Ling Sen Tong is shrouded in the smokey haze of hundreds of joss sticks. Its neighbour, Nam Thean Tong, has hundreds of stairs that climb right through the mountain to high up on the other side, providing great views. Sam Poh Tong itself is the third of the row, just after the small coffee shop, where you should relax after climbing all the stairs of Nam Thean Tong. By this temple's entrance is a charming landscaped bonsai garden and fish pond; inside, a tunnel leads right through the rocks to the sanctuary of the temple and its tortoise pond. On the road leading to the temples are stalls selling pomelos, a local speciality. Local bus 94 continues to right next to these temples after passing the former Medan Gopeng Bus Terminal. RM10 in a taxi from the city should be enough, and regional buses will also get you there quickly from the centre of town.
  • Kek Lok Tong - Cavern of Ultimate Bliss - Calm Chinese cave temple with good views on the other side of the same limestone hill as Sam Poh Tong. Being newer and a little richer than the other cave temples and the place feels much airier and cleaner. Monkeys can be found here. Accessible through Gunung Rapat housing area. Taxi from Ipoh town should cost RM10.
  • Sri Maha Mariamman Temple An old Tamil temple. Not only is it religious in nature but also a place for discourses, and on Sundays, children are given an introduction to verses in Tamil.

Outside Ipoh

Kellie's_Castle - Kellie's Castle in Batu Gajah

Peaceful Batu Gajah was initially the planned European centre for Kinta Valley in the Federated (Malay) States, but the rough and tumble Ipoh quickly stole its crown. The areas surrounding Ipoh were similarly diminished by the tin mining crash, and may yet be absorbed into Ipoh proper.

  • Kellie's Castle The deserted mansion of an eccentric Scottish planter, located in Batu Gajah, is half an hour's drive from Ipoh downtown. Its main appeal lies in the belief that it is haunted and that secret passages leading to hidden chambers exist. A taxi will cost you around RM50-60 and they will usually wait for an hour (which is long enough to look around).
  • Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge Ship - The last tin dredge that has not been dismantled from its old workspace is an example of how easy it was to extract alluvial deposits from the river by merely scooping up tin-bearing soil on an industrial scale and filtering out the ore. There is a small museum and tours are available for both the outside and inside of the dredge depending on pricing.
  • Papan A century-old half-deserted mining town built on a rich deposit of tin that was due to be dug up before the price of the metallic ore halved in the 1980s. In the war years, resistance fighters based themselves here as the last outpost before the inhospitable jungle terrain, even setting up an invaluable free clinic and dispensary. Nowadays nature is slowly taking its own course, with caved-in roofs and overgrown houses, though the odd elderly resident seems content in their familiar surroundings.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Ipoh

Adventure sports

Gua_Tempurung - Limestone caves at Gua Tempurung

  • Caving at Gua Tempurung - Gua Tempurung is the largest limestone cave in Peninsular Malaysia. Located close to the North South Highway's Gopeng Exit, it provides the opportunity to explore in detail the insides of a limestone cave. You can choose to experience a short tour of the cave or adventure into the far end of the cave by walking off the walkways and in the cave river. The wet adventures have you wading in the cold underground water, squeezing through holes and sliding over smooth rocks, but require at least 8 people to start.
  • White Water Rafting - Get wet and wild with nature on the Kampar River, a 12km ride down big rapids, taking roughly 1.5 to 2 hours depending on how high the water level is. The rapids have some of the easiest grades for beginners and are a good choice for family bonding. Transport from a set location (usually Gua Tempurung) to the river is usually provided by the guides and participants also get a briefing on safety, paddling and rafting techniques.

Take a Hiking Tour in Ipoh

  • Bukit Kledang Trek up one of the many trails up the Menglembu-Kledang Hills (these are the hills you can see to the West of Ipoh with the radio-TV masts on the top) to enjoy the awe-inspiring view of the limestone outcrops that surround Ipoh. If unsure of how to get to these trails, just ask the many local residents who trek up daily in the early mornings and late evenings. If you have a GPS, hikes can either start from 101° 1.813'E/4° 34.577'N or at 101° 1.638'E/ 4° 34.312'N where the paved road to the summit begins. Most trails are open and hot (take a hat and water) but much of Trail 4.9 is through shady forest. There are interesting plants and some wildlife (long-tailed macaques, pig-tailed macaques, leaf monkeys, and siamang) to be seen if you are lucky.
  • Ulu Geroh Be an ecotourist and experience the rainforest here. This is an Orang Asli kampung about one hour's drive into the hills east of Gopeng. The last half of the ride is along a rough road (4x4 preferred) through rubber, durian and oil palm plantations to the village on the edge of the rainforest. Guides from the Orang Asli community take visitors to see the parasitic Rafflesia flower (the largest flower in the world) and the Raja Brooke's Birdwing butterfly as well as other forest bugs, plants, etc. There's also a small but beautiful waterfall. You will need your IC or passport number for the visitor log book.

Parks and recreation

Gunung_Lang - Boats across the lake from Gunung Lang

  • The Lost World of Tambun Ipoh's only water theme park provides great rides and entertainment for families and also organizes tours into the nearby limestone caves for those interested in eco-tourism. It a Petting Zoo that allows children the opportunity to feed and pet a variety of animals. Tambun has been traditionally known for its juicy pomelo fruit and the Tambun Hot Springs (now known as the Lost World Hot Springs and Spa). Soaking in these thermal spas (Muslim Friendly) is said to bring health benefits to the body because of the high sulphur content in the water.
  • Gunung Lang - A general recreational park with a man-made waterfall and a long waterfront boardwalk. The serene 80 foot deep lake, like many others in the region, hides the deep scars tin mining made on the landscape. There's a mini zoo and playground for the kids and campsites for overnight stays. A boat ride is required to get across the lake to the park.
  • Golf The Perak Royal Golf Club is the oldest of the golf courses located close to the downtown but there are also great golf courses at Clearwater Sanctuary in Batu Gajah and Meru Valley in Jelapang. Clearwater Sanctuary and Meru Valley also provide lodging.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Ipoh

Ipoh is affordable by Malaysian standards. Most tourists will better appreciate the offerings of KL or Bangkok but Ipoh offers some interesting specialties, which predictably revolve around food.

Local specialities

Heong_Peng_at_Keong_Kee_(15614273663) - A sweet and flaky heong pang or Ipoh Fragrant BiscuitPastries like Ipoh fragrant biscuits (香饼 or heong pang), traditional flaky biscuits containing a sticky sweet malt paste, are always popular. Handmade examples are rare though the factory made ones are longer lasting and handily packed for souvenirs. Malaysia's best pomelos (柚), a citrus fruit with massive rind and mild taste, are reputedly from Tambun, about 10km north of the downtown. Pottery is also produced for export. If pots are your bag, try Jalan Kuala Kangsar. Coffee beans specially roasted with palm-oil margarine, better known as white coffee, originated from Ipoh; having said that and the packet versions are not particularly special and are sold throughout the nation anyway.

Pomelos

  • Chin Pomelo Farm - Gerai Limau Tambun Chin | There are two types of pomelo to try, sweet (pale cream flesh) or sour (pink flesh). They vary on ripeness, depending on whether they're meant to be eaten fresh or for prayers. Starfruits and guavas are also grown on the farm. Closer to town, a bunch of pomelo stalls open in front of Sam Poh Tong.

Traditional markets

Bank builiding in Ipoh - The old Straits Trading Building, which sold tin to Penang and Singapore, houses an OCBC bank

  • Memory Lane - Pasar Karat | A flea market along Jalan Lim Bo Seng that takes places every Sunday morning. It is a good place to find imitation goods, antiques and other interesting local souvenirs. Be ready to bargain for the best price and be conscious of the fact that some stuff being sold here is probably stolen goods.
  • Pasar Malam - night markets, stalls selling a variety of food, groceries, toys, clothes and household items. They move to various locations throughout the week:
  • Monday: Taman Menglembu, Taman Ipoh Jaya (near Gunung Rapat)
  • Tuesday: Ipoh Garden East
  • Wednesday: Ipoh Garden (near Perak stadium), Bercham (Taman Pakatan)
  • Thursday: Taman SPPK
  • Friday: Taman Pertama; Pekan Razaki (near Taman Ipoh Jaya)
  • Saturday: Taman Rasi
  • Sunday: Taman Cempaka (6PM Monday - 10PM only)
  • Gerbang Malam A popular night market among local residents . Sells mainly shoes and clothes. Great imitations of backpacks, glasses and watches can be found as well...

Shopping malls

  • The Kinta City Shopping Centre Jusco GPS 4.61379,101.11880 and Ipoh Parade Parkson Grand GPS 4.59692,101.08973 are the two older malls in the city. Both have a fair range of branded stores, with good bargains during sale periods that could be of interest to keen shoppers. AEON has also opened up big shopping malls at AEON Station 18 GPS 4.54596,101.07075 and AEON Ipoh Klebang GPS 4.6779,101.1244 and the latter of which has the first Uniqlo and H&M stores in Perak.
  • For a stretch of quaint boutiques, visit Ipoh Garden South.

Halal Restaurants in Ipoh

When tin mining died out, food sustained Ipoh and made the city bustle once more. Like everywhere in Malaysia and the local food is dirt affordable and sublime. Loads of people come from all over just to fill their bellies, creating a headache of congestion during weekends. Quite a few local residents already avoid the most famous stalls, whether due to dropping standards or the unrelenting crowds. Some specialities to look out for include: chicken and beansprouts (芽菜雞), Ipoh kai see hor fun (怡保鸡丝河粉) and salt-baked chicken (盐锔鸡). Due to its Cantonese-majority population, Ipoh is also a very good place to have dim sum.

There's an equally wide South Asian diaspora, evident in the assortment of eateries all specialising in different areas of the subcontinental cuisine, from the Indian Muslim mamaks who serve crispy roti canai and rich nasi kandar to the South Indian curry houses.

  • Kalai Curries House | Located in the heart of Little India, serves up Southern Indian fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great Indian breads and banana leaf Rice.
  • Nasi Kandar Yong Suan | Nicknamed "Nasi Ganja" for the addictive quality of their Vegetarian food that keeps people coming back for more details. Housed in a crowded non-descript coffeeshop, join the queue and choose a selection of various dishes like ayam merah (red Chicken curry) and spicy egg omelette and then watch as the proprietor pours the special mixed Curries Sauce all over your plate of Rice. They have a separate shop lot called Nasi Vanggey on Persiaran Greentown 11.
  • Restoran Samy | South Indian style banana leaf Rice and the choices of Curries are aplenty. Besides the typical Chicken, fish, prawn, squid and mutton Curries and they also serve crab, shark and seasonally, turkey Curries as well.

A growing number of Western cafes and restaurants have been opened by Ipoh residents returning from KL or overseas, with clusters around Kong Heng Plaza and Bandar Baru Medan. Indulgence Restaurant remains the pioneer and the standard bearer.

White Halal coffee from Ipoh

Ipoh white coffee was invented here: to reduce the bitterness of coffee roasted in the European style without adding sugar (as during the roasting of Kopi-O), beans are roasted with palm-oil margarine. The result is a mild tasting kiddies' version of what westerners would call real Coffee. A few genuine Chinese coffee shops that sell Ipoh white coffee are located opposite the Kinta Heights flats in the old town.

IpohWhiteCoffee. - Ipoh white Coffee, made famous by the ubiquitous OldTown coffee chain

  • Nam Heong Coffee Shop This Chinese coffee shop is the original home of the famous "Ipoh White Coffee" and has links to the big OldTown coffee chain too. The egg tarts are fresh out of the oven, all sweet and flaky. Also serves fried Rice Noodles and other local eats.
  • Sin Yoon Loong Coffee Shop | Located across the street from Nam Heong Coffee Shop and they are rivals in the "White Coffee" business. A favoured breakfast location among local residents and they also serve good kaya cakes, which are sponge cakes with coconut jam.
  • OldTown White Coffee Chain of coffee shops selling Ipoh's very own white coffee in comfortable surroundings. The first outlet actually began in Ipoh Garden South. Reasonably priced but uninspiring Snacks. A rarity in Ipoh but standard in all branches is free Wi-Fi.

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For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 and these condominium units offer contemporary designs, state-of-the-art facilities, and convenient locations within Ipoh. Each condo is thoughtfully designed to incorporate halal-friendly features and amenities, ensuring a seamless integration of Islamic values into everyday living.

If you are looking for a more spacious option, our houses are perfect for you. Starting at US$ 650,000, our houses provide ample living space, privacy, and a range of customizable features to meet your specific requirements. These houses are located in well-established neighborhoods in Ipoh, offering a harmonious balance between modern living and Islamic values.

For those seeking luxury and exclusivity, our luxury villas in Ipoh are the epitome of sophistication and elegance. Starting at US$ 1.5 million and these villas offer a lavish lifestyle with private amenities, breathtaking views, and meticulous attention to detail. Each luxury villa is meticulously designed to provide a serene and halal environment, allowing you to enjoy the finest living experience while adhering to your Islamic principles. For further details please email us at info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly hotels in Ipoh

Hotels in Ipoh tend to be tidily kept yet long faded establishments, but the new energy in the city has sprung up a lot more choices. Bigger hotels will be found in Ipoh New Town, Greentown and also near the theme park in Tambun, while boutique hotels have set up shop in Old Town or big colonial bungalows. There is a cluster of hotels around Jalan Ali Pitchay in the new town area just off Jalan Sultan Iskandar.

Traditional_town_001,_Ipoh,_Malaysia - Shophouses in Ipoh

Hotel_Excelsior,_Ipoh,_Malaysia - Older hotels like Hotel Excelsior look their age on the outside, though they may or may not be newly refurbished

Ipoh_26 - The Syeun Hotel was the grandest hotel in Ipoh twenty years ago, but has now been overtaken by newer challengers

  • [https://+Kong+Heng&hotelId=623560&&.Zz689d5a8570f24b6d9cd2b2e-206204 Sekeping Kong Heng - Restored of legacy shophouses that is now home to a boutique hotel. The design is historically and architecturally interesting, leaning on the rustic side. Rooms aren't terribly private, with a fairly open air design that carries sound, especially early in the morning when the nearby coffeeshops start preparing for the day.
  • [https://+Banjaran+Hotsprings+Retreat&hotelId=21921&&.Zz6 bb9644b152e4b4b89784c6-206204 The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat - This five star wellness and spa resort has 25 luxury villas and is located in a 56-acre valley that is surrounded by a cluster of towering limestone hills with natural caves, waterfalls and geothermal thermal spas (Muslim Friendly), all unblemished by time.
  • [https://+Hotel+Ipoh&hotelId=41950705&&.Zz559a91181b54473fb06 b9f7-206204 WEIL Hotel - Room design is modern, stylish and clean. The rooftop swimming swimmingpool is a big draw, and there's a bar too, with welcome drinks on check-in. The hotel is also connected to Ipoh Parade shopping mall. Lifts are a little small and slow. Weekends get pretty busy.

Stay safe as a Muslim in Ipoh

Ipoh is in general a very safe city, certainly by international standards. However and there are some irritants like beggars, especially at bus terminals. It is better not to attract any unwanted attention by giving money to the beggars as most of them are professional beggars operated by syndicates.

The downtown is relatively safe, but again, pickpockets do work in the stations. If you are carrying a bag make sure that it's secured (all zipped up). If you have a wallet in your pocket keep a hand near it while exiting the buses. It is not advisable to leave your handbag dangling on your shoulder while walking next to primary streets, as motorcycle snatch thefts do happen.

Cope in Ipoh

  • President Pro DC - 4 Jalan Yang Kalsom (Near the hotels on Jalan Ali Pitchay) +60 5 2557477 Laundry and dry cleaning. Same day wash and fold RM3 per kilo, minimum RM6.

Travel Next from Ipoh

  • Cameron Highlands is Peninsular Malaysia's most famous highland destination, known for its vegetable, strawberry and tea farms as well as its cool weather and beautiful scenery. There is a toll-free road to Cameron Highland close to the Simpang Pulai Exit off the North South Expressway. The journey up is just about an hour long.
  • Taiping is about 1 hour North on the North South Expressway. Some of the most scenic views of mountain ranges and rain forests can be captured on the stretch of highway between Ipoh and Taiping. Taiping town is one of the oldest and most historic in the nation.
  • Bukit Merah, a family eco-tourist destination by a lake. Home to the largest water theme park in Northern Peninsular Malaysia and the only Orang Utan Island in the nation.
  • Penang is a 2-hour bus ride or drive away. The island is a UNESCO World Heritage site with some good beaches and great Malaysian food.
  • Kuala Lumpur and the nation's capital is just a two-hour drive by vehicle or a three-hour journey by bus or train.
  • Pangkor is a 2-hour drive and ferry ride away. It is a quiet fishing village island with many beautiful beaches. This not very well-known island is significantly quieter than other more popular islands in Malaysia but still provides a wide selection of lodging for backpackers and budget travellers as well five-star hotels and world-class resorts for those with money.
  • Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve is the largest rainforest in the (Malay) Peninsula, 3 hours' drive along federal road 4 leading to Kelantan.
  • Hat Yai and the southernmost city in Thailand, is roughly five hours away with a combination of train to [[Padang Besar (Malaysia) | Padang Besar]] and a 50-Baht bus ride.
  • Singapore and the island city state is just an hour away by plane, somewhat longer by bus or train but with convenient overnight timings.

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