[2024 Ipoh Attraction] Travel Guide for Sam Poh Tong Temple (Updated Dec)
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Address:
Kampung Gunung Rapat, 31350 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening times:
Opens at 9:00-16:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
+60 5-255 2772
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Ipoh is a city in northwestern Malaysia, known as a gateway to the Cameron Highlands hill station. In the former Hakka Miners’ Club, Han Chin Pet Soo is a museum about the tin-mining industry and Hakka community. Sam Poh Tong is a Buddhist temple in a limestone cave. To the south, Kellie’s Castle is an unfinished mansion built by a Scottish planter. Southeast, the vast Gua Tempurung cave has dramatic rock formations.
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Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple
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This beautiful temple is the Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple in Ipoh… and stepping in its grounds make me envision being lost in some adventure expedition in China..
Sam Poh Tong is a famous cave temple located in Gunung Rapat, about 5km south of Ipoh, and comes featuring an interesting cave temple and beautiful ornamental gardens but the additional charm of being run down gives the temple some character….
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Livelifelah
Sam Poh Tong Temple
The Sam Poh Tong Temple is the most famous of three temples that stand adjacent to each other. Each of the temples have their own characteristic and uniqueness, so all are worth a visit. However the Sam Poh Tong Temple has a hidden tortoise sanctuary inside it. As you enter the temple which is nested inside a cave, you go further inside and it leads out to an opening on the other end. It opens up to a beautiful garden with a fountain and a temple with the tortoise sanctuary just beside it. One can feed them with tomatoes if interested.
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Travela-dic
Built in a limestone cave
This is Ipoh’s oldest temple built within natural limestone cave. Nestled among nature, you can see monkeys, waterlily in fish pond at this temple.
Your visit here can be just walking around the garden, cave and its tunnel.
Be careful when it is raining as the floor can be slippery.
Worth to engage a driver to reach this place as it is not very accessible by public transport.
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winter167
A cave temple in Ipho
If you're ever in #Ipoh , Malaysia, a visit to the Sam Poh Tong Temple is an absolute must. Located within a limestone cave, this temple is a true architectural wonder that combines the beauty of nature with the intricate design of human hands. As you step inside, you'll be mesmerized by the peaceful atmosphere and the sight of numerous statues and figurines of Buddhist deities. The temple's interior is illuminated by natural light filtering in from openings in the ceiling, creating a serene and calming ambience. Visitors can also climb up to the top of the cave to enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding city.
Whether you're a spiritual seeker or simply interested in history and architecture, the Sam Poh Tong Temple is an incredible sight to behold. It's a true testament to the creativity and ingenuity of the human mind, and offers a unique perspective on the blending of human and natural design. So, don't miss out on this incredible experience – be sure to add the Sam Poh Tong Temple to your travel itinerary the next time you're in Ipoh!
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Gil around the world
Sam Poh Tong Temple
It's unique and mystic scenery surroundings makes one feel like you have traveled back in time, in this historical place. One of the best place I find is the inviting yet enticing is the cave opening. Beautifully landscape garden surrounding the large pond. The tall pagoda building is another add feature, where I find it mesmerizing.
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syaidanayli
Sam Poh Tong Temple ⛩️✨
Love the peaceful scenery around here. There is a turtle garden inside. The entrance is just amazing. You have to go through the cave entrance then you will see the turtle garden there. 🐢
Beautifully landscape garden surrounding the large pond. The many koi fish in the pond with the ornamental building makes a good spot to take photos. The tall pagoda building is another add feature, where I find it mesmerizing. 🥰
Perfect for a short walk and relax.
Very Recommended 👍🏻
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Av.ra
the Taoist & Buddhists Temple In Ipoh
If you are someone religious or just want to go for sight seeing you can go to the Lin Seng Tong Temple and the Sam Poh Tong Temple which is both a toaists/Buddhists Temple located side by side at Kampung Gunung Rapat, 31350 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Sam Poh Tong Temple is known for its limestone caves as the Temple is built either under it or within it. There is a turtle pong here filled with turtles where you can feed them, this is just right after the Sam Poh Tong cave entrance.
Lin Seng Tong Temple is a Temple filled with many structures of deities and many other beautiful struture which I believe is a representative of what is the afterlife when you move on as a Buddhists.
These 2 places is a tourists attractions and do not require an entrance fee to enter, but do recommended to provide some donations as to support the upkeep of the place here.
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Kinnie Kong
Sam Poh Tong Temple @Ipoh
Sam Poh Tong temple is a Chinese temple, one of the oldest temples in Ipoh. The temple is unique, built surrounded by the limestone cave mountain.
At the front of the temple, there is a large pond landscape with many fishes inside, and it's decorated with a mini version of the Zhangjiajie avatar cliff.
Visitors can make wishes and pray by lighting the candles and joystick for a small fee. Another activity is feeding the turtles with tomatoes; the turtle's pond is located at the back of the temple by access through the cave tunnel.
Here is also another temple standing beautifully surrounded by limestone caves. I wonder how this temple was built because it is surrounded by limestone.
Open from 7 am to 2.30 pm.
Address: Kampung Gunung Rapat, 31350 Ipoh, Perak.
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JoonBond
The Oldest & Main Cave Temple - Sam Poh Tong Temple
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A very beautiful place with a beautiful landscape at Ipoh for locals and devotees from abroad. Really eyes-catches. A huge, serene temple surrounded by limestone. Love the hidden temple inside the cave where you have to walk towards the end to access it.
Easy parking on the kerb. The front garden of the temple is beautiful. You can feed turtles here.
The old temple out the back of the cave feels like a secret.
Mel22
Best Temple in Ipoh
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The moment you step into the Sam Poh Tong Temple Area, you will see the beauty of the garden surrounding a large koi pond. With the green scenery and blooming flowers surrounding it, it makes your senses feel as if it becomes one with nature and your head will be refreshed. Other than the entrance, the rear of the cave also becomes a favorite for the visitor. It is where the beautiful Japanese-style pagoda and the turtle pond are located. Surrounded by the natural cliff makes a breathtaking environment.#temple #ipoh
Alirenzo
Unique Place You Shouldn’t Miss To Visit!✨🌳
If you are exploring Ipoh, one place that you shouldn’t miss is their most famous temple: Sam Poh Tong Temple. The Sam Poh Tong Temple is a Chinese temple that built within a limestone cave. Sam Poh Tong is the oldest and the main cave temple in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
I really love this place, Sam Poh Tong Temple has an interesting cave temple and beautiful ornamental gardens. The architecture also so unique and instagrammable. You can come here by drive a car/use grab, it located about 5KM from the city centre.
PS: the entrance fee is free but if you want to pray here you can buy prayer tools inside the cave temple.
🇲🇾Sam Poh Tong Temple
Kampung Gunung Rapat, 31350 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
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Mersizi
🇲🇾Sam Poh Tong Turtles & Temple Mysteries
I just had the most incredible experience at Sam Poh Tong in Ipoh, and I couldn't wait to tell you about it! 🏯🐢
This hidden gem is a stunning cave temple nestled within the limestone hills. As soon as you enter, you're greeted by a serene atmosphere that's hard to describe. The natural beauty combined with the temple's history makes it an unforgettable visit. What's truly unique about this place is the pond filled with adorable turtles. They seem to have made Sam Poh Tong their home, and watching them is strangely therapeutic. I could have spent hours just observing their antics.
Speaking of history, Sam Poh Tong has a fascinating story. It's said to be an abandoned tin-mining cave that was transformed into a temple, and the atmosphere inside definitely reflects that blend of the natural and spiritual. The temple is adorned with intricate statues and altars that add to the mystical vibe.
I can't recommend it enough. If you're ever in the area, don't miss out on Sam Poh Tong. It's a peaceful oasis with a touch of mystery that you'll want to explore. You'll leave feeling inspired and a bit more connected to the culture and history of Ipoh.
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mingya
Hidden temple in Ipoh
- Sam Poh Tong Temple in Ipoh
- a bit of a drive out of the city so have a car handy
- truly a hidden Chinese temple in the cave.
- Access to temple only via the main temple (see pics).
- Very hidden so keep walking through the limestones (manmade tunnel carved out from the limestone rock)
- You can't view it from entrance.
- small bonsai rocky landscape and small pond, look of temple resembles old temples carved in rocks in China.
- no entrance fee but as it is quite hidden, not many know of it.#Hiddentemple #ipoh #malaysia #temple
Pro tip:
- Wait the first sun light to touch the roof of the temple for an optimal photo
- as it is a holy site, please donate and keep clean. Refrain from talking loudly