Ipoh is also known as san seng which means "city surrounded by mountains" in Cantonese. Ipoh is located in the rich tin bearing valley of the Kinta River. It grew up as a mining town. During the British Colonial Era, Ipoh was the second city of Malaysia. Its railway station is an excellent example of the architecture of
this period. It is situated in the "Old Town" of Ipoh..

Perak Tong

Perak Tong, a limestone cave temple, is located at Jalan Kuala Kangsar, 6km
to the north of Ipoh. This temple houses over 40 Buddha statues, the centre
piece being a 12.8m high sitting Buddha. Beyond the main altar, there is a
passage which leads into the iterior of the cave. After a step climb of 385
steps, the cave open agains to reveal a wonderful view of the surrounding
countryside. On the walls of the cave, a visitor will find himself fascinated by
mystical mural paintings. A passage which leads into the cave's interior. One
will definitely be fascinated with the mystical mural paintings found on the
cave's walls. After a steep climb of 385 steps, the cave opens again to reveal a
wonderful view of the surrounding countryside. Visitors will also find
themselves fascinated by mystical mural paintings on the th walls of
caves.


12.8m high sitting Buddha

Group photo at the top of the cave

Top:Yu Ting(me =.=), Zi Qing(Cousin)

Front:Twins(left is the younger one and right is
the elder one), Eldest boy cousin


The_3_brothers!!!!!!!!!!

Sam Poh Tong

Another famous cave temple is the Sam Poh Tong temple, located in Gunung Rapat. This temple, said to be the biggest cave temple in the country, is an impressive work of art and faith, with various statues of Buddha interspersed among natural stalactites and stalagmites. According to legend, the cave was discovered way back in 1890 when a monk from China who was passing through Ipoh, found the cave and decided to make it his domicile and a place for meditation. The monk remained there for 20 years until his death. Till today, nuns and monks who dedicate their lives to Buddha still occupy the Sam Poh Tong. The present temple facade dates back to the 1950s and a stiff climb of 246 steps will lead you to an open cave with an excellent view of Ipoh City and its surroundings. Other attractions at the temple include a beautiful Japanese pond full of Japanese carps and tortoises (symbol of longevity) located outside the cave and a vegetarian restaurant. Located in Gunung Rapat near the Kek Lok Tong, about 5 km south of Ipoh City.