Heritage Trail Ipoh — Attraction in Perak

The Heritage Trail Ipoh covers attractions up to 20 spots, according to some websites. One needs at least half a day in order to visit all of them. However, we chose a few spots that are most interesting to our tastes. They are mostly near to each other and within walking distance.

Leaving our hotel, we walked across the bridge, and we could spot the padang (field) from afar. Passing by Durbar bar, the HSBC building in neo-classic style is just a stone-throw away. A few footprint markings point out the start of the Heritage Trail. Now, if you walk along the edge of the padang, you will find all the attractions around this area.

The white buildings inherited from the colonial era tell the history of this place. We found them very beautiful. No doubt, the local government did a great job on cultural preservation! Even the railway station is still being used by the locals. This is absolutely admirable!

There was a lovely intermezzo, as we stood before an arch and wanted to shoot a picture. As tourists, we tried to behave as low key as possible so as not to intrude on other's lives. We respect the local customs. Holding on my camera, I heard a lady with a trolley coming from the back, already saying,'Sorry! Sorry!' and passed by with a smile and mindfulness, apparently, to catch her train. Such modest and friendly people! I smiled in return and thanked her.

After the Birch memorial clock, we went on to the much commercialised 'Concubine Lane', swiftly passing through it and coming to the 'Han Chin Phet Soo museum '. Unfortunately we came late so it was closed. Maybe next time. Recommended by a local friend, a few metres away from the Birch memorial clock tower, there's a local stall that sells yummy Nasi kandar.If you happen to pass by there at lunchtime, don't forget to try.

There are quite a few locations with murals. One seldom visited by tourists is the Tin Alley. Here, by the roadside, are stones painted with icons of Ipoh. From here, we crossed the bridge and headed back to the other side of Kinta River for dinner.

All in all, the Heritage Trail Ipoh is worth exploring. Generally, if you invest half a day, you will be able to cover the whole old town and bring back rich and...

The Ipoh heritage trail pdf is available on internet or you can just ask for a copy at the tourist information center. It covers the main historical buildings such as the railway station, the banks, the high court, post office and townhall, Kinta river walk, Han chin pet soo which houses the tin museum, the war memorial, the Padang mosque, st. Michael's institution, Church of st John the divine. it can take you two three hours to visit all the spots. The heritage trail mostly covers all the colonial era buildings from twentieth century built here during British era. A simple and nice way to explore Ipoh's...

Ipoh Heritage Trail. Found a PDF map of it on Ipoh World's website and went on a self-guided exploration.

Started from the Railway Station, to over 20 other landmarks and iconic / heritage buildings such as the Town Hall, High Court, St John Anglican Church, St Michael's Institution, Town Padang Mosque, ending at the Concubine Lane.

A few are no longer there (such as the Photo Shop) but most of the building facade remains while the inside seems shut or dilapidated.

Interesting and fairly easy walk, took us about 2 hrs. Suggest doing this early morning or late evening as the mid day sun is too...