Four Beautiful Caves You must see in Ipoh
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One activity you must experience when visiting Ipoh is exploring its natural caves. Ipoh, located in the state of Perak, Malaysia, is known for its beautiful caves, which have both natural and cultural significance. Here are four of the must-visit caves in and around Ipoh:
1.Perak Cave (Gua Perak)
Location: Near Gunung Rapat, about 5 km south of Ipoh city center.
Highlights: Known for its beautiful limestone formations and impressive Buddhist statues. The cave is home to a Buddhist temple with colorful murals and sculptures depicting Buddhist teachings. Visitors can pray and made donation to the temple. If you are fit enough, walk up to upper level, passing the giants rocks to enjoy a panoramic view of Ipoh from the cave's upper levels
2.Sam Poh Tong Cave
Location: Located about 6 km from Ipoh city, near the town of Gunung Rapat.
Highlights: One of the most famous caves in the region, Sam Poh Tong is a Chinese Buddhist cave temple with a serene atmosphere. The cave houses numerous statues of the Buddha and Chinese deities. There’s also a lovely garden and fish pond in front of the cave, making it a peaceful and scenic spot.
3.Kek Lok Tong Cave
Location: Situated in the area of Gunung Rapat, about 6 km from Ipoh.
Highlights: A stunning limestone cave with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Kek Lok Tong is also a cave temple, with a large Buddha statue inside, and it has a beautiful garden and pond at the back of the cave. The cave is famous for its natural light that illuminates its interior, giving it a magical feel.
4.Gua Tempurung
Location: About 24 km south of Ipoh, near the town of Gopeng.
Highlights: Known as one of the largest and most spectacular caves in Peninsular Malaysia. Gua Tempurung offers a range of guided tours that take visitors through its vast chambers, with formations of stalactites and stalagmites. The cave has a mix of dry and wet sections, with some tours involving river trekking.
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