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Malaysia

Ipoh / A Limestone City with Bean Sprout Twist

MeowScore 😸89/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😻
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

June

Lush greenery and scenic train rides.

🎉🍜
january

Cooler climate, festivals, and food (max. 20 words)

🧧🍊
february

Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations and food (max. 20 words)

🌞🌳
march

Clear skies, bright sun, and natural beauty (max. 20 words)

🕍💦
april

Pleasant weather for exploring caves, waterfalls, and temples (max. 20 words)

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may

Low tourist season, perfect for quiet walks and shopping (max. 20 words)

🚂🌱
june

Scenic rail journeys with lush greenery (max. 20 words)

🌧️🌿
july

Rainy season, refreshing waterfalls and green landscapes (max. 20 words)

🍇🍍
august

Feasting on durians, rambutans, and other tropical fruits (max. 20 words)

🇲🇾🎆
september

Patriotic celebrations on Malaysia Day (max. 20 words)

🎵🍲
october

Lively cultural festivals with food and music (max. 20 words)

🌿🐦
november

Highland exploration, with tea plantations and birdwatching (max. 20 words)

🎅🎄
december

Cooler weather, picturesque Christmas decorations and shopping (max. 20 words)

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Ipoh offers affordable prices for most amenities and products, especially when compared to larger Malaysian cities like Kuala Lumpur. However, some items like imported goods and high-end luxury items can be pricier than expected.

Visit the local market for fresh produce and handmade goods. Don't be afraid to haggle prices with street vendors.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Food and heritage sights

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Food and heritage sights

Ipoh is a small city best visited for a short trip to experience its food and explore its cultural and historical attractions.

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Ipoh

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Ipoh

Cash preferred, splitting the bill not common.

internet situation

bad Speed

Slow speeds compared to major cities.

great Availability

Widespread availability, but occasional outages.

great Cellular

Good coverage and speeds on major carriers.

Electric socket type G

Common in UK, Ireland, Malta, Malaysia, Singapore. Unique three rectangular pins design, doesn't accept other types.

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1 MYR =
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biking possible

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

In this furtastic city, cats can bask all day under the sun, as their whiskers soak in the rich scents of savory street treats.

With vast parks to stretch their paws, monuments that purr greatness and feline-friendly locals, this city is simply the cat's meow for curious adventurers!

Things to do

The mainstream

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The Lost World of Tambun
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Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple
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Ipoh Old Town
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Concubine Lane
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Kellie's Castle

The mainstream

🎢
The Lost World of Tambun

A fun-filled theme park with water rides, hot springs, and a petting zoo. The purrfect place for adventurous and curious cats! 🐱

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🙏
Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple

Impressive Buddhist temple built within a natural limestone cave. Full of surprises, from giant statues to resident monkeys. Furtastic! 🐵

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🏮
Ipoh Old Town

Charming colonial district, home to street art, heritage buildings, and delicious food. A must-visit for any curious cat in town! 😻

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🐾
Concubine Lane

Historic narrow street with pastel-colored shops, cafes, and murals. A favorite spot for cat selfies and souvenir shopping. Purrfect!

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🏰
Kellie's Castle

Old unfinished mansion, surrounded by greenery and mystery. Famous for its eerie vibe and the story of its owner. Meow!

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Off the beaten path

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Birch Memorial Clock Tower
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Taman Rekreasi Gunung Lang
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Miao Hua Kaffa
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Kong Heng Square
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Mural Art Lane

Off the beaten path

🌍
Birch Memorial Clock Tower

A historic landmark with intricate architecture. Climb the spiral staircase to get a panoramic view of Ipoh.

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🌳
Taman Rekreasi Gunung Lang

A hidden paradise with a scenic lake and lush greenery. Perfect for a picnic or a leisurely stroll with cat companions.

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🍭
Miao Hua Kaffa

A cozy cafe with a cat-themed interior and delicious food. Their signature red velvet cake is a must try.

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🍪
Kong Heng Square

A nostalgic square with a fusion of old and new architecture. Don't forget to try the famous kaya puff from Sin Eng Heong!

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🎨
Mural Art Lane

A cat-friendly alley filled with colorful murals. Perfect for Instagram-worthy photoshoots.

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biking possible

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Mindful meoweler tips

The White Coffee capital

Ipoh is known for its white coffee, a unique blend of coffee brewed with margarine, condensed milk, and sugar. Cat tourists should try it at one of the many coffee shops around town.

Caves galore

Ipoh is home to several limestone caves, including the famous Perak Tong Cave Temple. Cats should explore and admire the impressive stalactites and stalagmites inside.

Street art hunting

Ipoh features colorful street art murals throughout the city, depicting local culture and history. Cats should take a meowndering walk to spot them all.

Mandarin oranges everywhere

Ipoh is one of the top producers of mandarin oranges in Malaysia. Cats should try some of the juicy, sweet oranges during the harvest season.

Lost World of Tambun

This theme park located in Ipoh features a water park, petting zoo, hot springs, and other attractions. Cats should bring their paws and enjoy a fun-filled day

Useful external sites

www.ipohsecrets.com

Ipoh Secrets↗

A travel guide featuring local tips and hidden gems of Ipoh

sunwaylostworldoftambun.com

Lost World of Tambun↗

Official website for the popular theme park and hot springs resort in Ipoh

www.ipohworld.org

Ipoh World↗

Museum and heritage trail website offering insights into the history and culture of Ipoh

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