Perak Tong Cave Temple
Perak Tong Cave Temple
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Thomas Go Go
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia12 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Perak Cave Temple is located around 15 minutes ride from downtown Ipoh. The natural cave is the temple itself with statues and wall paintings of Buddha and Bodhisattvas. Therefore, the temple earns the name of "Dunhuang in the South". Following the passage of the cave, it will lead you to the apex of the hill where you can enjoy the views around. A peaceful and culture-rich religious site to visit. Recommend it.
Written 25 February 2023
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G2Kpauly
Melbourne, Australia1,774 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
I went here today and enjoyed it. It's a cool cave temple and you can walk all the way to the top for a pretty cool view. It gets very hot so bring water and maybe go earlier then I did at 1.45pm. It's free entry but you can leave a donation. A must visit in Ipoh!
Written 6 November 2022
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JustUstwoguys
Auckland Central, New Zealand201 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Ipoh is an old type of place and has many temples and caves to explore. We did this one and loved it. So much to see. It's a bit of a climb to the top but it's well worth it. Take your time and plenty to drink.
Written 24 September 2022
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B T
London, UK1,093 contributions
Aug 2022
The cave is very nice, you can climb up a lot of steps through the cave and you can get a view for a long way. It is a 15/20 min bus ride from Ipoh Medan Kidd bus station (beside the railway station). Take the T31 or the 35 and they drop off not far away. Bus costs 1.30 RM each way.
Written 21 August 2022
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Sukanto A
Bengaluru, India5 contributions
Feb 2022
The climb and the view from the top was worth it. The idols are huge and glows against the dark interiors. Very courteous and helpful attendants.
Written 28 February 2022
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b3achbuddy
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia150 contributions
Nov 2021
Well maintained and cleaned. Must try the steps to the top to see nice views but you need to be an experienced climber for safety.
Written 11 November 2021
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JK7
Ipoh, Malaysia5 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
Mesmerised by the structure of temple, statue, history of temple & cave. Very clean, well maintained and must visit. Had a good time.
Written 1 January 2021
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Michelle
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia14 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Nice place to visit when go to Ipoh.
Natural caves, first time here.
The caves are impressive and peaceful.
Natural caves, first time here.
The caves are impressive and peaceful.
Written 31 August 2020
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MShort
2 contributions
Jul 2020
The surrounds of the temple is well kept. Loved our walkabout as we get to see the deity statues all around and the ponds.
Written 16 July 2020
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Koloblicin
Singapore, Singapore595 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Didn't realize that there was a hike up, which offers excellent views of the surrounding areas. The cave is super cooling and many shrines in it. Worth going!
Written 14 March 2020
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virginiaymyuen
Vancouver, Canada2 contributions
Hi,
If I take #35 bus from Ipoh to Perak Cave Temple, can I take the same bus back to Ipoh? I have read some reviews saying that the bus does not take the same route back .
DSHAUS
Seattle, WA7 contributions
For those wanting to take the bus. No.35 drops you off opposite the temple. No. 31 will take you back to Ipoh centre. Stand near the big tree near the exit of the temple
Coolbreeze88
Singapore80 contributions
More concerns if there are bats within the cave. and monkeys.
wong l
18 contributions
there is monkey but i don c bats
cissyting28
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1 contribution
May.I know this few day open or.not ?
Jan T
35 contributions
the cave is open daily but advisable to visit in the morning before noon due to the hot sun although once inside the main chamber it is cooling enough. worried more about the car park though as it is the school holidays and the parking lot is quite small.....
TonyWaikiki
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Hi.. are video recordings allowed in the temple ? I'm a 49 year old Malaysian Chinese Independent film maker and i'm about to start a 2 week SOLO riding trip across our beautiful country..
As a concerned citizen and BEING SICK OF OUR LOCAL POLITICS WITH ALL THE RACIAL OVERTONES, i've decided to make a short film on what it is, THAT MAKES MALAYSIA SO INCREDIBLY AWESOME !!...
I'm hoping this video will remind most Malaysian's about not just the BEAUTY of our country but also of it's PEOPLE as well..
Fire cannot be fought with fire and the only way to counter the hatred caused by our Politicians, is with the beauty and pride of our nation..
My video equipment will only consist of a small camera mounted on a Unipod ( single leg) as opposed to a tripod ( 3 legs) and i assure you this will NOT be a hindrance or danger to any other visitors !!..
I will be leaving KL on Sunday or Monday latest and will be riding along the back roads through KKB, Frasers, Tanjung Malim, Tapah, Kampar, Ipoh, Kuala Kangsar, Taiping, Penang, Sungai Petani, Langkawi and will reassess from here...
Should hopefully be in Ipoh by Tues/Wednesday (5 or 6th December 2016)
Will pay the normal entrance fee, just needing permission for a simple film..
Thank you..
007KimTeh
Penang Island, Malaysia34 contributions
Don't think there is a problem on taking video. Just go ahead and be discreet. If you are stop just say sorry l didnt know haha.
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