IPOH 1DAY TRIP

 

1. Ipoh Street Art/ Mural Lane

You’ll definitely bump into a couple of these colorful wall murals in a stray alley or at the back of a building.

Colorful Murals At Mural Arts Lane In Ipoh

There are many in Mural Art’s Lane: Jalan Masjid, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh,Perak

And if you want to see the ones painted by Lithuanian artist, Ernest Zacharevic:

• Old Town Relieves Nostalgia With Trishaw (Pictured below)
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Trishaw mural at Concubine Lane 怡保二奶巷 – photo credits to itakeomelas (Instagram)

Grab a map from the Ipoh Tourist Information Center.

Address: 1, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, 30300 Ipoh, Perak

Opening hours:

Monday to Thursday: 8am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm

Friday: 8am – 12:15pm, 2:45pm – 5pm

Saturday and Sunday: 9am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm

2. Ipoh Heritage Walk/ Historical Buildings

you may download a map of the Ipoh heritage walk!

Birch Memorial Clocktower in Ipoh 

This walk will take you around all the buildings of historical significance in Ipoh.

Including British-colonial building, Ipoh Railway Station and other landmarks like the Birch Memorial Clock Tower.

Allow at least 1-2 hours.

3. Concubine Lane

If there is one thing to do in Ipoh, it is to visit the Concubine Lane. Why? Because this place summarizes Ipoh in just one tiny street.

The Concubine Lane was a street that the mining tycoon Yau Tet Shin gave to one of his three wives. The wife would make money by collecting taxes and profits from the vendors on her street. Yau Tet Shin gave 2 more streets to his 2 other wives, namely Hale Lane and Second Concubine Lane, though they are not as lively as the Concubine Lane.

Nowadays, restored historical buildings are lined up on the side of the street. Buildings that were once used for brothels and other illegal activities have now become cafes, restaurants, and shops.

As one of the most popular places to visit in Ipoh, Concubine Lane can get very crowded. If it is possible, avoid visiting on the weekend or you will learn the concept of “invasion of personal space.”