From Kuala Lumpur: Ipoh History & Food Day Trip (Private)
Group 1+
English
What you'll do
Start your day trip with a hotel pickup in Kuala Lumpur city center at 7:30 AM. Board an air-conditioned vehicle with your knowledgeable guide to begin the 2-hour journey to the charming town of Ipoh. When you arrive, admire the Ipoh Railway Station with its neoclassical and Edwardian Baroque architecture. Marvel at this impressive building which is referred to as the Taj Mahal of Malaysia. Then, drive past the city center where many British colonial buildings remain intact before stopping at the original Old Town White Coffee for lunch. Next, visit Kellie's Castle and the magnificent limestone cave temples of Perak Tong, home to more than 40 Buddha statues. Finally, walk through Ipoh's city markets to try a range of local treats. Sample bean sprouts, chicken, snowflake beer, and Heong Peng. Finish this off with a traditional dessert like sugary rice balls called muah chee. At the end of the tour, there are options to head back Kuala Lumpur or head to Penang where you will be dropped off at your hotel in Penang/Goerge Town. Tour Duration: 09:00 - 17:30
Highlights
Admire colonial landmarks such as the Ipoh Railway Station and Birch Memorial Clock Tower
Visit Kellie's Castle and Perak Tong, a Buddhist temple in a limestone cave
Explore markets for authentic food tastings and tasty treats of Ipoh
Delight your senses with curry noodles, barbecued fish, and aromatic white coffee
What's Included
English-speaking guide/driver, 1 lunch at the local chicken rice restaurant, Local tea treats with Famous Old Town White Coffee Tasting, Transportation from Kuala Lumpur, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fees
What's not included
Additional food and drinks from the market
Meeting Points
Kindly note that the tour departs at 09:00 hrs from your hotel lobby. We request that you be ready at the designated meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
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