Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple

Sam Poh Tong (Cavern of Three Precious) a cave temple in Gunung Rapat is 5 km. south of Ipoh. The temple is an impressive work of art with various statues of Buddha set among the natural stalactites and stalagmites.

The temple feature's a tortoise pond in the inner courtyard, a Chinese symbol of longevity.

Ipoh Railway Station and City Hall

Constructed between 1914 and 1917, the station is affectionately known as the Taj Mahal of Ipoh to the locals. Situated near Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab it bears a resemblance to its Kuala Lumpur counterpart, and combines Moorish and Victorian architecture.

Its charm and design recently earned it to be one of the locations for the filming of the Hollywood remake of Anna and the King staring Jodie Foster. Also here is one of the best station hotels in the country known as the Majestic Hotel.

Just across from the railway station is the Dewan Bandaraya (City Hall), a huge, white, neo-classical building. Both of these buildings bear testimony to Ipoh's great wealth, originally from tin mining.

Darul Ridzuan Museum

Built more than 100 years ago, the Darul Ridzuan Museum was previously the official residence for Malay dignitaries in the Kinta District.

The collections here include those that chronicled the development of Ipoh, the mining industry and forestry.

The museum is open daily from 9am. to 5pm. except on Thursday when it is open till 12 noon and is closed on Sundays. Admission is free.