PLACES OF INTEREST
Nature and Adventure |
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D R Seenivasagam Park
The fresh atmosphere and variety of flora are the main attractions
of this popular recreational park in Ipoh. Located in the heart of
Ipoh City. The garden is made up of several recreational fields, an
artificial lake that contains various types of fishes and a nursery
for potted plants.Children can enjoy several recreational and
amusement facilities such as the roller-skating rink, a playground,
a mini-train course and a children's traffic playground. There are
also beautiful arches, modular framework, shelters, pedestrian
paths and the Ipoh tree which gave the city its name. The latest
addition is the newly landscaped Japanese Garden featuring a
typical Japanese Carps pond. Named after a prominent and well
natured politician, D R Seenivasagam, this park is ideal for brisk
walks and family outings. Many families come here to relax amidst
the profusion of greenery and to bid farewell to the setting
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Geological Museum
As the name suggests, the Geological Museum houses More than 600
samples of minerals and ores found in the state of Perak. Among the
minerals recovered from the local grounds are copper, coal, galena,
hematite, iron, tungsten, sulphur, calcite, corundum, gold,
wolframite, monazite, and alluvium. Established in 1957, the
Geological Museum is also famous for its display of the best
specimen of cassiterite in the world. There is also the impressive
collection of fossils, precious stones and various rock specimens
found and collected over the years. Located at jalan sultan azlan
shah in Ipoh city. Opening hours : 8am to 4.15pm (monday to friday)
8am to 12.45pm (saturday). Admission is free*
*permission for entry must be obtained beforehand at the
information counter. |
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 Gua Tempurong
Believed to have existed since 800 b.c. Gua Tempurong is probably
the largest natural limestone cave in malaysia. Situated about 24
kilometres from Ipoh, the cave stretches fro 1.3 kilometres and is
made up of five huge domes whose ceilings resemble coconut shells.
Each dome has different formations of stalagmites and stalactites
as well as differing temperatures, water levels, content of
limestone and marble. |
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Gunung Lang
The Gunung Lang recreation park, off jalan Kuala Kangsar, is an
ideal location to relax the mind and the body. It is built around a
scenic backdrop of limestone hills and lakes. Here, there is
minimal cutting of hills and the surrounding lakes and wetlands are
left untouched as added attractions. Among the attractions here are
the manmade cascading waterfalls atop a limestone hill, a
two-kilometre boardwalk over swampland, viewing tower and a
playground. Public amenities like washrooms and prayer rooms are
available. Soon, there will be an aviary and a flower garden along
the lines of the celebrated buchart garden in vancouver, canada,
camping ground, hanging bridge and handicraft stalls. Besides
Gunung Lang, other well known recreational sites in Ipoh are taman
d.r. And sultan abdul aziz parks. |
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
(LCMS)
For Christians there is always been a place for them to perform
their prayer, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church just located in Jalan
Sungai Pari.
171, Jalan Sungai Pari,
Taman Pertama,
Ipoh 30100,
Perak Darul Ridzuan
Tel : 05-253 3927 |
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 Hulu Kinta
Waterfall
Big splash! Definitely a favourite haunt by locals during the
weekends and holidays. The water from the waterfall is so cool and
refreshing. Located near to the Police Field Force North Brigade
base. |
