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Concubine Lane is tiny. You can walk it, take your pictures, and buy your souvenirs in less time than it takes to order a proper meal. It’s a historic alley, sure, once home to the mistresses of tin mining tycoons, but nowadays it’s mostly a narrow corridor of souvenir shops, overpriced snacks, and cafés trying way too hard to be hip.

If you’re expecting a living slice of Ipoh’s past, you’ll be disappointed. The original Chinese merchants have mostly disappeared, replaced by a new generation of vendors. This shift isn’t bad as it reflects Ipoh’s cultural mix, but it does change the flavour of the place. Literally. The food here is tourist-priced, and the infamous Chinese ice cream shop charges RM15 for a tiny scoop. Unless you’re made of money, skip it.

Crowds are a serious problem, especially on weekends and holidays. Taking photos without a selfie-stick wielding tourist in your frame is nearly impossible. And forget about parking. Unless you like circling endlessly, leave the car somewhere else.

That said, Concubine Lane isn’t a total loss. There are some nice old buildings, a bit of greenery, and a few surprising wall murals. Nearby streets offer better street food and less hustle. If you want authentic Ipoh flavours, take the 2-minute walk to Thean Chun for their famous bean sprout chicken — much better value and taste.

The place is more about taking a quick stroll, snapping some photos for the ‘gram, and maybe buying a touristy trinket. If you have more time, explore the lesser-known Hale Lane and Market Lane, which are quieter and feature some cool street art.

In short: Concubine Lane is what it is, a short, overcrowded, slightly overpriced tourist pit stop with a dash of history and some decent photo ops. Worth a visit if you’re in the area and have the time, but don’t rearrange your...

A short street with some wall art and deco, vendors here mostly selling foods snacks and souvenir, not much to see. Recommended for first visiting only, take some photos, walk around nearby streets, buy some souvenirs then mission complete.

Note : another street which is Hale lane(大奶巷) has been totally run down,...

Nothing special within this lane/corridor. However there are lots of interesting restaurants, dessert shops and bars around the area. Including the famous Ipoh chicken and beansprouts. Which is about 10mins...