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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

The City Of Ipoh

Peace Be Upon You
Assalamualaikum

Hello Tourist!
Welcome to Perak
THE SILVER STATE.

IPOH CITY
The Serenity Paradise

The fourth largest city in Malaysia which is located in the Kinta district. City of Ipoh is the state capital and the administrative center of Perak. "Ipoh" was named, in the conjunction of the "Ipoh tree" where is rubber is used as poison darts by the natives. "Ipoh" is divided into Old Town and New Town by the Kinta River for the past of 100 years ago. It is flanked by the Titiwangsa Range at the east and Mount Keledang at the west. 

Ipoh Tree at Ipoh Railway Station

The city is very unique from other cities in Malaysia. It is surrounded by limestone hills offers a serene ambiance to the visitors. The design and the architectural features of buildings is still retaining the original colonial design and became a landmark to the city. Ipoh also known as food paradise as you can enjoy delicious and tempting cuisine from all races. Nowadays, Ipoh City has stepped forward and expanded its wing with the current developments of globalisation. 


Ipoh Clock Tower at Dataran Ipoh

Ipoh Heritage Walk
Viewing 130 colonial buildings with its design is an experience that should-not-be-missed in Ipoh. The 2km walk circling part of Ipoh City start from the railway station which was built in 1917. The other famous ancient buildings are Ipoh Town Hall, Post Office, Ipoh High Court, Museum, Little India and many others.


 Ipoh Town Hall

Opposite of Ipoh Town Hall is Ipoh Railway Station (c)

This video for last year (2012) but it can be used this year (2013) 
Visit Malaysia 2012


*"Ipoh tree, clock tower and town hall" picture above and video are not mine just for promoting tourism and feed information*
*Ipoh Railway Station picture is mine, copyright (c)*