Mountain City Ipoh, the beauty of a tranquil small town
The first time you hear about Ipoh, it might be because of Michelle Yeoh.
Getting to know Ipoh again might be because of 'Anna and the King.'
This time, I finally came to this mountain city in Malaysia. Although it is not large, it has a very comfortable atmosphere, tranquil and serene.
Transportation:
There are direct buses from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh, about a 3-hour drive.
The travel time from Ipoh to Penang is about 2 hours by car.
Finally arriving in Ipoh, I feel the charm of this mountain city. It is the fourth largest city in Malaysia, but it still has a tranquil feeling.
Must-visit spots:
Ipoh Railway Station:
Known as the 'Taj Mahal of Malaysia,' this railway station is a European-style building with white exterior walls. The historical architecture is part of Ipoh's memory.
The Ipoh City Council building across the street is also worth a visit.
Concubine Lane and Second Concubine Lane:
The Chinese community in Ipoh used to live here, and now it has become a very artistic neighborhood.
You can find many murals here, from white coffee to paper airplanes, which have now become symbols of Ipoh.
There are many traditional snacks here, from egg tarts to pastries, and traditional tofu pudding, all of which are must-try delicacies.
Ipoh Cuisine:
The most famous is Bean Sprout Chicken,
Bean Sprout Chicken is somewhat similar to Hainanese chicken rice, with tender chicken and locally grown bean sprouts that are plump, crisp, and juicy.
You can also have a bowl of chicken soup rice noodles, with soft and smooth rice noodles absorbing the sweet chicken soup, very delicious.
(This time I ate at Wong Kee, a very famous local restaurant, and it did not disappoint.)
White Coffee:
Ipoh's most famous delicacy, white coffee is made in a way that it has no bitter or astringent taste, very fragrant and smooth.
tips:
1. Transportation in Ipoh city mainly relies on taxis.
2. This visit to Ipoh was quite rushed; there are other attractions that I didn't have time to visit. It is recommended to spend 1 to 2 days touring Ipoh.
3. There are many Chinese residents in the local area, and you can basically communicate in Chinese.
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