Ipoh Greentown is a new area in Ipoh City which consists of various entertainment outlets and commercial companies. Located near the Ipoh City Council Building, this area has over the past few years bloomed into a favourite hangout place among locals and visitors. One can easily spot cybercafés and food around this new business centre. There are many banks and offices located in Greentown as well. At night, the centre comes to life with loud music from live bands and DJ spinning in the various pubs and cafes around here. A walk around the area will find a row of stalls located around the City Council Building location where one can savour the local delicacies from Tomyam to Fried Rice to Roti Canai or just chicken rice.
Another local attraction in Ipoh is the Lost World of Tambun. Developed and using the Sunway City of Kuala Lumpur, the Lost World is one attraction that sort of catered for the northern dwellers who opt not to travel to Kuala Lumpur for a fun splashing time. Along with other Water parks like the A’Famosa (which is catered for the Southern part of Peninsular Malaysia), this attraction include a hot spring park as well.
At the centre of Ipoh, one can find the night market. This is typically a ‘pasar malam’ or night market that can be found all over the country, catered or the locals and tourists alike. People normally visit the night markets for bargain purchases and to hunt for cheap stuff. Located along Jalan Dato’ Tahwil Azar, the ‘Night Lane’ sells all types of crafts and souvenirs for the visiting tourist. From souvenirs to food stuff, snacks and tidbits, one can take a slow walk along this lane to buy various things. Crafts from Ipoh can also be found here, while a lot of imitation ‘imports’ from the Northern neighbor Thailand can be found here.
Ipoh also has its own high end hotspot. Medan Ipoh is a favourite hang out for the youth. For the yuppies, this Ipoh’s own version of Kuala Lumpur’s Bangsar houses a lot of pubs, clubs and cafes for the young and trendy. Coffee shops and cybercafés can also be found here. This lane is a great place where shows off. For the on-looker, Medan Ipoh or formerly known as Metro Ipoh Baru is a great place to be seen and to see, to show off and be shown.
The Birch Memorial Towers
Located at Jalan Raja Musa Aziz, the clock tower was built to commemorate a former Perak’s British Resident J.W.W Birch who was murdered in November 1875 in Pasir Salak.
Built by his son E.W Birch 20 years after his death, the first British Resident of Perak, the tower stand proudly enacted next to Medan Selera Datuk Sagor where one can savour some local delicacies there.
Taman D R Seenivasagam
Taman D R Seenivasagam or otherwise known as D R Seenivasagam Park is located right in the heart of Ipoh. Used mainly for relaxation purposes, families throng the park for picnics and family outings especially during weekends and public holidays.
The park was given the name of the founding member of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) who was elected and was the Member of Parliament for Ipoh D R Seenivasagam.
The park is famous for many of its recreational facilities that reside in within flora and fauna beauty. It consists of a man made lake, a childrens’ playground and a nursery of flowers and plants. One could come to the park for a stroll along the arches, shelters along the covered pedestrian paths and to appreciate nature’s beauty. Among the most famous plant to be found here is the Ipoh tree, from which the city’s name was bestowed with.
Kek Lok Tong & Sam Poh Tong
Located near Gunung Rapat or Rapat Mountains, these temples are located and embellished within the limestone caves that can be easily found around Ipoh. Devotees and tourists visit the temples to appreciate these artistic structures that are scarce anywhere around the world. In the temples one can find various statues of the Buddha.
A visit to the temples will allow one to experience the serenity and sacredness of the temple with the chance to try authentic vegetarian food in within the halls in the temple that are surrounded by lotus ponds.
