Ipoh New Town and Ipoh Old Town
There are two main townships in Ipoh. Ipoh Old Town and Ipoh New Town. Although not explicitly labeled this way, the locals would easily identify with these names to easily go around places in Ipoh. Separated by the Kinta River, Ipoh New Town stretches from Greentown to Kinta River and houses buildings like Perak Medical University and Ipoh City Council building, among others. Most of the modern structures and buildings are circled around this place. As its name suggests, Ipoh Old Town encompasses the ‘older’ structures. Government buildings, the pre-war structures of shoplots and residences, heritage landmarks can all be found here.
Callie’s Castle (Kellie’s Castle)
Callie’s Castle is an unfinished mansion built near the town of Batu Gajah. Built William Kellie Smith, the mansion was not completed and is widely believed to be haunted. Many also believe that the ‘Castle’ consists of underground tunnels and secret passages to hidden chambers. Located in the Kinta Kellas Rubber Estate, this was a wish of the then Scottish planter which started in 1915. A 30 minutes drive towards the south of Ipoh will lead to this incomplete yet intriguing and mysterious mansion. Entrance fee is RM3 for adults and RM0.50 for children.
St Michael’s Institution
Another historical trademark of Ipoh is the St Michael’s Institution. Located along Jalan S P Seenivasagam, the school is still standing strong, producing quality students every year. Used as the Japanese Administration Centre during World War II, the school’s architecture is amazingly well maintained and awesome. Opened in 1912 by Father J.B. Coppin, the school of La Sallian origins still stand strong among the many missionary schools of the country.
Ipoh Railway Station
The Ipoh Railway Station essentially copies the Kuala Lumpur train Terminal version. Located at Jalan PAnglima, this landmark epitomizes the historical Malaysian heritage to much extent. The architecture design of the station boasts an integration of modern trappings of Gothic elements with Moorish design.
Often used to depict the Ipoh city in various travel and tour brochures and advertisements, the station is known to the city folk as the ‘Taj Mahal’ is located at Ipoh Old Town.
Gunung Lang Recreation Park
The Gunung Lang Recreational Park is located about 5 kilometers from Ipoh city centre. An 8.4 million Ringgit project, the park consists of 3 artificial lakes made from tin mines and houses various type of fishes.
