Malaysia

Peninsula Malaysia

Some photographs of Malaysia

Zoo Negara Kuala Lumpur

The Batu Caves Kuala Lumpur

Photographs of Pulau Penang

Ipoh Malaysia

Ipoh is Malaysia's third largest city about 200 km north of Kuala Lumpur.  Originally founded on tin mining it has not been developed as much as Kuala Lumpur and many of the old buildings remain in the city centre. However walking around to explore the city can be difficult as in common with much of Malaysia there is very little thought for pedestrians, particularly in their need to cross busy roads. Ipoh does not seem to be on most foreign tourists' itineraries, but is worth a visit for the cave temples and particularly the food.

Ipoh is on the NS expressway and on the railway line between Singapore- Kuala Lumpur - Butterworth -Bangkok and has good express bus links. The local Airport has direct flights to Kuala Lumpur, Kota Bharu, Johor Bharu in Malaysia, and Medan in Sumatra amongst other destinations. The airport is about 15 minutes drive from the town centre, it is a pleasant airy building with a few small shops and a pleasant but rather expensive eating place. Ipoh is almost surrounded by dramatic limestone hills which give an impressive backdrop and are the site of cave temples like Perak Tong Temple.

Perak Tong Temple Ipoh

Perak Tong Temple Ipoh Residents or visitors?

Mekprasit Temple Ipoh Entrance

Mekprasit Temple Ipoh Interior

Mekprasit Temple Ipoh The reclining Buddha

© Rik Royall