Dong Hua Cave Temple — Attraction in Perak

Dong Hua Cave temple is one of the oldest Taoist temples in Ipoh Perak. The temple is located at the end corner of a small industrial area for car workshops and repair; this temple is another gem landmark in Ipoh.

The temple is on the top of a limestone cave, divided into two temples. The first temple inside the cave is the place to pray to Budhist Monk Xuanzang. If you continue to walk up to the top, there is another big temple inside the cave for Taoist Praying. You need to open your shoes before entering the temple inside the cave.

Visitor can make a prayer and donate. Both temples were covered by metal door and window due to many monkeys in this temple. You need to close and lock the door to avoid monkey come into the temple.

Once you reach the too, you can view the beautiful scenery of Sunway and Ulu Kinta district.

On the ground level next to this temple, there is a chamber for meditation.

A worth visit to...

When I reached near the entrance, I thought I was in the wrong location because there were broken cars and rubbish everywhere. There is a car repair shop just before the entrance.

This temple is decent in size. When I was there, I was the only visitor. I saw an old uncle who is the care taker of the temple and chatted with him for a bit. He is nice and friendly. The view from the top of the...

One of the more understated temples in Ipoh. Well maintained and the caretakers are a friendly bunch who were more than happy to educate us about the history. Even went on a tour of the temple. Not a big temple but the interior was very interesting with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites. The main deity is the jade emperor and if you believe you can also ask for your luck using their...