eat eat and eat
by bluepigsinthesky
the most boring place in the world, and only redeaming feature of Ipoh(in my opinion) is the variety and quality of food available. Most famous for Chicken Taugeh Noodle, as it's very smooth and flavorful. Available at any corner you turn.
nothing much to pack
by ll_angel86
Just bring the important things like medicine and so on. The weather here can be hot at times, or it can rain practically everyday. An umbrella would be useful and if you would like protection from the strong sun rays, get yourself some sunscreen.
Other things like clothes, razors, shavers or anything that you may need can be easiky bought at any shopping mall or grocery shop. Umbrella especially if you are coming end of the year.... Just bring the important things like medicine and so on. The weather here can be hot at times, or it can rain practically everyday. An umbrella would be useful and if you would like protection from the strong sun rays, get yourself some sunscreen.
Other things like clothes, razors, shavers or anything that you may need can be easiky bought at any shopping mall or grocery shop. There are many shops selling film around. Photos can be developed fast.
Meru Valley Golf & Country Club
by chiabh
Situated in the midst of the Kledang-Siong Forest Reserve, the Meru Valley course comprises of 3 nines viz the Valley Nine, Waterfall Nine and the River Nine...
The Valley Nine plays to 3,013m from the blue tees... This Nine plays down into the valley and it is rather stuffy if the wind is not blowing... A single stream cuts acroos the fairway with a small lake between the 1st and 8th hole...
The Waterfall Nine plays to 3,074m from the blue tees... The is a rather scenic Nine with clear rushing streams along the fairways...
The shorter River Nine plays to 2,920m from the blue tees... The name is a misnomer as there is only a small stream running thru the course...
The fairways are well maintained but a bit soggy due to rain... As a result, buggy is only allowed on track... The club has the usual man and lady chaning rooms which are quite big... There is the pro-shop managed by Pan West... The driving range is just next to the clubhouse... For f&B, there is the Golfer's Terrace and the Dome Restaurant... There is also a swimming pool within the clubhouse building...
The Castle
by gnh
The Kelly's Castle is actually near Batu Gajah ( 4km ), but it is also near Ipoh (12 km ).
There is a story about this castle, but such a boring tale that you shouldn't bother about it. The castle ? It's huge, but hardly deserving of such a grand name.
But then, in the name of tourism, they have to exaggerate ( sometimes over-doing it ) !
Still, worth a visit, IF YOU HAVE NOTHING BETTER TO DO !
Gua Tempurung in Perak.
It...
by 4Czens
Gua Tempurung in Perak.
It was my first time venturing into the caves. I was with a bunch of good friends - the 10 of us and we decided to try the Grand Tour of Gua Tempurung. It was awesome!
Tiring, probably...but an experience not to be missed. I had no idea how exciting it would be to walk (and crawl!) in a cave...in total darkness (except for torchlights) until I tried this.
You shouldn''t miss it while there''s still a stretch of 'undeveloped' area, where you can experience an Indiana Jones-like adventure. I heard that plans are being made to build proper walkways (with proper lighting) in this current stretch of 'undeveloped' area. Personally, I think there goes all the fun!
I''m really glad I''ve been there and done that.
Just a reminder to take note of the wet seasons...the caves can get flooded then. And be prepared for about 4 hours of walking etc.
Take the highway from KL travelling north (the North-South Highway, probably). Exit at Batu Gajah. Travel along the old road (before there was the highway) heading for Ipoh, and look out for signs leading to Gua Tempurung. It's somewhere between Kampar and Ipoh...before Teluk Intan, if I'm not mistaken.
Can anyone confirm, please?
Guides are available at a small fee.