Top 10 things to do in Ipoh

In conjunction with Perak is being chosen as one of the must visit place in 2017 by Lonely Planet. (If i you wasn't aware about it, you may read it here) and also coincide with Visit Perak 2017, i have compiled the top 10 things to do in the most vibrant cultural city of Ipoh the state capital of Perak, Malaysia.

1. Ipoh Mural Arts Trail (Street arts)

All the mural arts was drawn by Ernest Zacharevic. The name sounds familiar? Yes of course, he is the one who also drew all the mural arts in Georgetown, Penang. Back to Ipoh'version. All the seven arts is located within the old compound of Ipoh. Thanks to Ipoh-City.com they have created the trail so that you can spot all of them. (I can only found three actually. So bad.)

 

2. Oldtown White Coffee (Cafe/Coffee)

Address: No. 3, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, 31650 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

Like one quote i heard before, if you haven't visited Malacca you haven't visited Malaysia. Which i think this second one deserve the same thing. If you didn't try the original oldtown white coffee in Ipoh, well you are not here yet. The famous chain of Old Town White Coffee is of course is originated from Ipoh! Yeah oldtown beb Ipoh mali! 

3. Nasi Ganja (Food/Eatery)

Address: 4, Jalan Yang Kalsom, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

Long Q, People are queuing up!

Well im not sure why they name it nasi ganja but locals said it is quite addictive, that's why they came up with that name. (GANJA=drugs=addictive) well, i'm quite addicted to some other things but drugs is far from that. So i give it a try (not ganja, but nasi ganja). It is basically same like nasi kandar in penang (special mention: line cleaqq's really addictive) which serves you a plain rice, fried chicken and curry (i don't really know how to explain thoroughly, if u ate nasi kandar before then u know lah). If is quite similar, so u must try.

4. Yasmin at Kong Heng (Gallery/Museum)

Address: 89-91, Old Block Apartments, Jalan Sultan Yussuf, 30000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

I am a big fan of the late Yasmin Ahmad, i watched all her movies and TV commercials (especially the one that she made for Petronas). 

WHAT IS 'YASMIN AT KONG HENG', REALLY?
This place will not be an archive of relics or a deceased person’s things.
You won't see many elaborate physical displays accompanied by plaques like in a typical museum.
What it *will* be is a House Of Inspiration: of things, people and philosophies that inspired Yasmin Ahmad’s work. It is a living, breathing legacy with content that evolves or changes over months and years.

One of the questions she was frequently asked is “Where do you get ideas for your commercials?” Here, we aim to reveal the simple truth behind Yasmin’s genius and let the visitor see life through her eyes

5. Lepak Plan B (Cafe)

A nice place to chill out and have some coffee after walking around ipoh. You can feel the scene as you were taken back to old time. (and it hipster sorta café)

6. Ipoh Heritage Walk

Thailand - Burma Death Railway

Birch Clock Tower

Ipoh Heritage Walk is a leisurely stroll around the compact and historic old town area of Ipoh. The walk is about 4 miles long but you can extend or shorten it depending on your energy levels. In just over 130 years Ipoh transformed itself from a sleepy Malay village to the bustling metropolis it is today, the fourth largest city in Malaysia with a population of over 700,000.

7. Goodbye Boys #throwback

Some of the film scenes were shot in Ipoh, particularly St. Michael's Institution. (Left: screenshot from Goodbye Boys)

Don't tell me that you guys haven't watch this movie? Goodbye Boys is a simple journey with complicated realizations. Set in 1990, Malaysia, it is about a gang of pimply guys with raging hormones, undecided ambitions and formative identities. They set out on a grueling 5-day journey through the Kinta Valley – once the richest tin deposit in the world, now an abandoned plain - that changes friendships and selves. You can watch the trailer here.

8. Pasar Karat Memory Lane @ Pasar Loken 

Address: Jalan Lim Boh Seng, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

Pasar Karat Memory Lane, better known as Pasar Loken by the locals, located behind the shopping complex near The Store. Loken open as early as 7 am to 3 pm. Most visitors came here return with not empty-handed, there is so many antique thingy!

9. Hangout by the town padang

After had some coffee in the nearby oldtown coffee shop, why don't you just sit back, relax and enjoy at the big town padang where you can see kids playing football and sometimes rugby. It is entertaining and fun to watch.

10. Sekeping kong heng

Address: 74, Jalan Bandar Timah, 30000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

This is not a sponsored post alright, but maybe you should give a try. Stay for a night enjoy the building. The owner keep the original structure. Sekeping Kong Heng, in the charming old town of Ipoh, is the latest addition to the Sekeping family of retreats. It is located in a 3 storey neo-classical building which also houses a famous coffee shop of the same name on the ground floor that serves great coffee and the best local dishes in town.

If i have missed something out, please note that this is my personal opinion. Jangan Marah ye. nanti cepat tua. =)