Perak Tong Cave Temple

The Perak Cave Temple is the most famous of all Ipoh caves. It is situated in the northwestern corner of Ipoh, close to the Ipoh Utara North-South highway exit, very easy to visit for those driving from northern Malaysia. The Temple is famous for its beautiful entrance, a symmetrical Chinese temple gate set at the bottom of the limestone massif Gunung Tasek. The main hall hosts a 40-feet-tall golden seated Buddha flanked by four guardian deities. The beauty of this cave is also the giant wall murals depicting characters from Chinese mythology and Buddhist scriptures. Behind the main altar, there’s a flight of steps that, after passing through the upper recesses of the cave, brings visitors up and out on the top of the limestone hill. There are supposedly 450 steps, passing through finely designed Chinese gazebos where one can rest throughout the sweaty climb. The views from up here are spectacular. Address: Jln. Kuala Kangsar, Kawasan Perindustrian Tasek, 31400 Ipoh Opening Hours: 8 am to 6 pm, last entry at 5.30 pm Admission: Free entry Ambiance/Facilities: 8/10 Rating: 4/5 #mustvisit