Caves, Coffee & Calm — A Weekend in Ipoh

Often overshadowed by Penang, Ipoh is Malaysia’s underrated gem. Think heritage streets, aromatic white coffee, and hot springs wrapped in misty mountains. • Ipoh Old Town: Street art by Ernest Zacharevic, Concubine Lane, Plan B café. • Kellie’s Castle: An unfinished colonial mansion wrapped in mystery and romance. • Kek Lok Tong & Perak Cave Temple: Limestone caves with golden Buddhas and natural skylights. • Qing Xin Ling Leisure & Cultural Village: Vintage village scenes and paddle boats. I’ve been to Ipoh three times already, and somehow, I never get tired of it. Maybe it’s the way this small city moves — slow, unbothered, and full of stories quietly tucked between old shophouses and limestone hills. Every visit feels familiar, yet I always discover something new. ✨🫶🏻 #travel #ipoh #malaysia