Malaysia · Heritage Walks

2-Day Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh Tour with Heritage Trail and Cave Temple

2 Days Round trip from 31000 Batu Gajah Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Ipoh's old town heritage trail and hear the story of its colonial past
02 See the striking Ipoh Railway Station, one of the city's most captivating landmarks
03 Taste Ipoh's famous local dishes, including bean sprout chicken, Tau Fu Far, white coffee, and dim sum
04 Visit the Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple set in the natural surroundings of Gunung Rapat
05 Wander around Qing Xin Ling Leisure and Cultural Village with its beautiful lake and cave-side walk
06 Stop at the majestic Kellie's Castle built by Scottish planter William Kellie Smith

Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh on a 2-day journey through one of Malaysia's most characterful heritage cities. Discover Ipoh's old town, colonial-era landmarks, mural art, and the famous Concubine Lane, while enjoying local favourites such as bean sprout chicken, Tau Fu Far, white coffee, and Ipoh dim sum. The tour also includes visits to Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple, Qing Xin Ling Leisure and Cultural Village, and Kellie's Castle before returning to Kuala Lumpur.

The tour also includes visits to Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple, Qing Xin Ling Leisure and Cultural Village, and Kellie's Castle before returning to Kuala Lumpur.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh

Languages Cantonese, English, Malay, Mandarin

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh Heritage Trail

Begin the tour from Kuala Lumpur city centre with hotel pick-up and your Malaysian tour guide.
Travel north via the North-South Highway on a 3-hour drive to Ipoh.
Stop for an Ipoh brunch featuring steamy bean sprout chicken, Tau Fu Far, and the city's famous white coffee.
Start the heritage trail in Ipoh old town and learn interesting facts about this former mining town, including its colonial past, how it became the capital city of Perak state, and the emergence of the famous "Concubine Lane."
Before heading to Concubine Lane, stop at one of Ipoh's most captivating architectural landmarks, the Ipoh Railway Station, which is often among the first sights visitors see.
After spending time taking photos of mural artworks and shopping at Market Lane, head for dinner at a local food court.

Rest and enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02

Ipoh Caves, Cultural Village and Return to Kuala Lumpur

The next morning, meet at the lobby or homestay and get ready to try Ipoh dim sum for an early breakfast.
To get a good seat without waiting in the queue, begin the journey at 7 am to visit Kek Lok Tong Cave. Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple is a tourist attraction situated in the natural surroundings of Gunung Rapat, in the south of Ipoh, the capital of Perak state in West Malaysia.
Afterward, head to a cultural village for 2 hours, where you can wander around a beautiful lake and enjoy a beautiful walk through the side cave.
Before heading back to Kuala Lumpur city, make a short stop at Kellie's Castle. This castle was built by a Scottish planter named William Kellie Smith.
Have lunch before beginning the 3-hour drive back to Kuala Lumpur city.
Choose either to stay in a 3-star hotel or at a homestay in a rural village that is 30 km from Ipoh city centre.