http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ Ipoh-MalaysiaVacationGuide.com is a content site with all kind of information about travel to Ipoh (webmaster's hometown). This RSS feed informs you whenever a web page has been added (BRAND NEW) or updated (UPDATE). en-us Sun, 18 Dec 2005 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com You can now motivate and express your appreciation to webmaster of Ipoh-Malaysia Vacation Guide for creating and maintaining an informative site. Since this site was built by personal effort, Andrea may need your support to continue on it. Donate any amount you wish through PayPal. Your generous attribution is much appreciated. Thank you! Fri, 1 Feb 2008 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohinyoureyes.htm A new review from Rossana, Italy. Thu, 3 Jan 2008 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/satunegarasatunombor.php 999 for all emergencies started from 1st Oct 2007. Callers can expect calls to be answered within 10 seconds. Sun, 21 October 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohfoodcourt.htm Woolley Food City in Ipoh Garden is renovated and re-opened on 1st Oct 2007. Wondering how is it now? Tue, 9 October 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohinyoureyes.htm A new review from Jasbir, Australia. Mon, 1 October 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/chineserestaurant.php Ipoh is famous of its Chinese food in Malaysia. When you have enough of the noodles and local tidbits, there is the time you would like to sit down in a nice restaurant, having few proper Chinese dishes, with soup perhaps. And I’m going to introduce the perfect choice of Chinese restaurant to you. Fri, 7 September 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/kamparfood.php Weekend food hunting trip to Kampar, a small town 45 minutes away Ipoh. Introduce you to the delicious and some special food of Kampar. Thu, 2 August 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/michelleyeoh.php Michelle Yeoh is the first person comes up in my mind when mentioning about Ipoh celebrity. When I was in primary school, my mother used to point at a bangalow and telling me that Michelle lived in that house whenever we passed by Tambun Road. Thu, 5 July 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/bmnumbers.php Learning numbers in Bahasa Malaysia is useful when making payment, ordering etc in local stalls. Thu, 28 Jun 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/malaysialanguage.php Although most Malaysian can speak English, the official language of Malaysia is Malay. As for Ipoh citizens who mainly originated from Canton (Guang Dong, China), the main language spoken is Cantonese. Learn the Languages to Communicate with Malaysian! Thu, 28 Jun 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/resourcelink.htm Now you can read about great bicycle adventures on various places, and also exciting travel tales and tips from experienced long-time travelers with this two new links. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohatnight.php Ipoh is bored at night? The fact is visitors do not know where to go at night. Therefore, I will show you places to go in Ipoh at night. Wed, 6 Jun 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohfoodcourt.htm The Medan Selera Stadium is located at the Perak Stadium. In the morning, a beverage stall sells nice "ABC" (Ais Batu Kacang), a local cold drink. Wed, 30 May 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohinyoureyes.htm A new review from Stephen, United Kingdom. Ipoh is ideal for retirement? Thu, 24 May 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/cameronhighland.php It has been few years since my last visit to Cameron Highland, therefore I went to Cameron Highland last weekend to have a cold belated birthday (my birthday is 27th April) in this hot country. I spent little time there but I had a good time. Sat, 5 May 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohhistoricalbuilding.htm The Victorian-style tower in Jalan Dato Sagor was unveiled in 1909. It was a dedication to the first British Resident of Perak, J.W.W. Birch, who was assasinated at Pasir Salak on 2nd November, 1875. (Pity on this man who was killed while taking his shower. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohtaufufah.php Ready for a traditional dessert in Ipoh? Tau Fu Fah, the soy bean curd, which is served in sweet syrup or Malacca sugar syrup as a chinese traditional dessert. Fri, 13 Apr 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohinyoureyes.htm A new review from Eileen, Singapore. Wed, 11 Apr 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/malaysiatraveltips.htm About mobile service and IDD calls. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohinyoureyes.htm A new review from Steve Yong, New Zealand. Fri, 16 Mar 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/tourismoffice.php List of overseas Tourism Malaysia offices for you to get more information before visiting to Malaysia. Wed, 7 Mar 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/deliciousipohfood.php Actually if you are in a hurry, you can just visit one place, the Dato Tahil Azar Road in the city. It's because there are few famous Ipoh food along the road. Please refer to the map below which circled in red. Sun, 4 Mar 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/visitmalaysia2007.php From 1957 - 2007, it's been 50 years since the Independence of Malaysia. To celebrate this great moment, the government has declared year 2007 as the Visit Malaysia Year. An exciting year-round calendar of world class and unique local events are planned for you. Fri, 2 Mar 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/visarequirement.php Who needs a Visa to enter Malaysia and who do not? A visa is a document issued by a country as a permission for a visitor to enter the country for a certain purpose and a certain period of time. Most countries require visitor to get a visa, but there are exemptions too. Thu, 15 Feb 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/malaysiatraveltips.htm Basically, everyone who wants to enter Malaysia must posses a Passport or Travel Document or Document in lieu of Passport with a minimum validity of six months beyond the intended visiting period. Passport is needed for travel between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak), as well as between Sabah and Sarawak. Thu, 15 Feb 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohdimsum.php Often, my friends who visiting Ipoh will ask me where is the best place for "dim sum"? And most of the time, I will answer, "Huh? what is the time now? The restaurant already closed in this late evening!" In Ipoh, the best place for "dim sum" is the Foh San Restaurant. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/penangtoipoh.php Several ways to get to Ipoh from Penang, choose the best way to suit your personal needs! By train, bus, taxi or self driving. Sun, 28 Jan 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohfleamarket.php Last weekend when I was back in Ipoh, I finally got the time to visit the flea market for the first time on Sunday morning. I was impressed by the crowd when I passed by the place last time. And on the day I went to the flea market, it is crowded as usual too. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/festivalsandholidayscalendar.htm The festivals and holidays calendar of Ipoh, Malaysia for year 2007 is ready now! Thu, 4 Jan 2007 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohpasarmalam.php Visiting to the "Pasar malam" or night market is one of the favourite activities for local residents or Malaysians. What's so attractive about it? There are makeshift stalls/hawkers selling various type of things at cheap price! It's truly a paradise for bargain hunters. Fri, 22 Dec 2006 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/aboutme.htm An update on how I found out about SBI! and it's theory of C->T->P->M. There is also an update on how my site doing since I follow the theory to concentrate on building content for my site. Thu, 21 Dec 2006 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohfoodcourt.htm Food courts are always one of the best choices of eating place for visitors and local residents, especially in Ipoh - the heaven of food. There are more choices of food available to suit different people's preference. One can taste all kind of food at once by sharing with friends and family. Wed, 22 Nov 2006 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohinyoureyes.htm A new review from Thillai a/l Amirthalingam, Malaysia. Fri, 17 Nov 2006 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/resourcelink.htm For those who are interested to visit places in Malaysia other than Ipoh, here is the resource links of great sites for you to gather information. I've try my best to give you quality sites with high value contents. Mon, 2 Oct 2006 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohtravelandtransportation.htm Although there is a domestic airport in Ipoh, the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport, it has been inactive for quite some times. It used to provide a domestic flight per day from KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) to Ipoh. Anyway, there is rumour about re-open of flight route between Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh by a budget airline. If so, I surely will update the information here. =) Mon, 2 Oct 2006 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/kelliescastle.htm Somewhere near Batu Gajah, suburb of Ipoh, stood a 100-years-old castle surrounding by river. It was intended to be the hub of social life for the area's wealthy colonial planters and administrators. A grand mansion with a six-storey tower, wine cellar, stately columns. Moorish arches and walls embellished with Greco-Roman designs. There was to be a rooftop courtyard for parties, a helicopter landing space and even the first shaft lift in the country to connect the underground tunnel up to the top floor. Wed, 13 Sep 2006 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/placesaroundipoh.htm Finished visiting to Ipoh? How about some interesting places around Ipoh? Such as Pangkor Island, Kellie's Castle, Gua Tempurung and more. Wed, 13 Sep 2006 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohwhitecoffee.htm That day, a visitor from Hong Kong was asking me about what's the special of Ipoh White Coffee? He even can get it from Hong Kong supermarket, of course in those "3 in 1" packaging. But the truth is, Ipoh residents and cafes rarely drink or serve this type of instant coffee. Fresh brewed coffee is our first choice! Wed, 6 Sep 2006 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/drivingguide.htm Start from 1st of September 2006, new parking payment system is adopted, which is the coupon system. Places where you can see a red signboard with a blue-white "P" logo, you need to pay for parking even though there is no car park meter around. Tue, 5 Sep 2006 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohriverfrontpark.htm Ipoh Riverfront Park was known as People's Park and located beside Kinta River. It costs 4.4 million MYR to transform it from a carpark and weekend flea market to a modern landscaped park. Doesn't this urge you to find out more about the multi-million park? Thu, 31 Aug 2006 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/drpark.htm The Dr. Seenivasagam Park, or more known as D. R. Park to the locals, is the most famous recreation park in Ipoh. It's also the biggest and well-developed park among the others. It has all the facilities to suit the needs of lovers, families, youngsters and elders. Wed, 30 Aug 2006 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/currencyconverter.htm Yo! Now you can check for the currency exchange rate and convert your origin currency to Malaysia currency (and vice versa) with the currency convert tool on the website. I'm sure this will help you to plan your visit to Ipoh, Malaysia. Thu, 24 Aug 2006 http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/festivalsandholidayscalendar2006.php The festivals and holidays calendar 2006 of Ipoh, Malaysia is for your reference in any terms it may helps. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohfood.htm As I promised before, I'll show you all my favourite food stalls/restaurants in Ipoh, which would be the best food choice you ever made. Since about 69% of the residents in Ipoh are Chinese, you could bet that it's well known with its quality and quantity of Chinese food available. So, if you are fancy with Chinese food, you would certainly feels like being in the Heaven of Food. But if you're not, erm… please have a try first, at least. Maybe, you'll love it, since the Ipoh Chinese food have been mixed with local flavours, which will more or less taste differently with those traditional Chinese food. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohlimestonecavetemple.htm Within the huge limestone caves of "Gunung Tasek" (Tasek Hill), 6 km to the north of lpoh, nestles the Perak Tong temple. The temple in the cave built in 1926 by a Buddhist priest from China and it houses over 40 Buddha. Beyond the main altar, a passage leads into the cave's interior. You should take a look at walls inside the cave, as there are drawings and writings on it. There are drawings regarding stories of Buddha. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohhistoricalbuilding.htm The railway station is one of the Ipoh heritage building. This majestic building was designed by the famous government architect, A.B. Hubback and built in 1917. This about 90 years old building has three platforms, commodious offices, a hotel and a restaurant. The design is classical architecture, harnessed to the British "Raj" style, surmounted by "Moorish" domes and turrets. If you ever been to the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, you must be aware of the striking resemblance between these two buildings. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohshopping.htm Everytime when my relatives are back to Ipoh from other countries, they'll just go for 2 main activities. First of all is EATING and then followed by SHOPPING. The prize is CHEAP and the choices available are still OK, even though it's not as updated and as fancy as you can get in KL shopping malls. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/gardensinipoh.htm Sultan Abdul Aziz Recreation Park (Polo Ground). When you going along Tambun Road from Tambun towards Ipoh city, pay some attention to the left hand side of the road, and you will see the sign board of Sultan Abdul Aziz Recreation Park or usually known as Polo Ground to the locals. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/lostworldoftambun.htm It's no doubt that Lost World of Tambun has emerged to be a new tourist attraction in Ipoh. This is the first water theme park in Ipoh. If you never been to Sunway lagoon theme park in KL before, you certainly would try out Lost World of Tambun; if you been to Sunway lagoon theme park in KL before, how come you could give up the chance to another Sunway lagoon “branch” with a different theme? http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/fairparkhotelipoh.htm Fair Park Hotel is located just 5 miniutes from Ipoh city center and close to major shopping centres, sporting and governmental facilities. It offers clean and comfortable accomodation at a price that will allow you an enjoyable trip. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/excelsiorhotelipoh.htm Excelsior Hotel used to be the only and highest class hotel in Ipoh. Its 14th floors building is one of the land mark in the city. When I was young, I always get excited to attend any banquet at the hotel ballroom room. Simply just because the view from 14th floor over the Ipoh city is marvelous. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/heritagehotelipoh.htm Heritage Hotel Ipoh, a 11 storeys premier business class hotel, is located at the outskirt of Ipoh city center. It's a strategic location, just beside one of the main roads in Ipoh - Tambun Road, and it's just about 10-15minutes drives from the exit of South-North Highway. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/syuenhotelipoh.htm Syuen Hotel Ipoh is my favourite for the outlook and interior design. :) It has enriched Ipoh's architecture art works with neo-classical design. Besides that, the thought of swimming and playing tennis at the rooftop is irressistible fascinating! It also has plenty of recreational facilities and services (refer below). All these put Syuen Hotel Ipoh to become one of the most luxurious accommodation choice in Ipoh. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/casuarinaparkroyalhotelipoh.htm The Casuarina is a Parkroyal hotel and joins the SPHC Group, one of the world's most established hotel brands with over 75 hotels throughout the Asia Pacific region. And thus, is one of the best hotel to stay in Ipoh, with the best service and the price a bit more than average. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/drivingguide.htm Ok, so you have decided to travel in Ipoh (or Malaysia) by driving. Then now, you need a driving guide or some driving tips to travel smoothly in Ipoh, Malaysia. And that's what I'm going to let you know. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohbustravel.htm Why should you travel to Ipoh by YoYo bus? As I told you before, YoYo bus travel in between KLIA and Ipoh. It would be a wise choice for you if you wish to visit Ipoh straight away after your arrival at the airport. No waiting and traffic jam to the main bus station - Puduraya bus station, which located in the city center. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/flighttoipoh.htm Interested to have a flight to Ipoh instead of other transportation choices? It's always a great choice when you are too exhausted to drive or don't have the time for a 2 hours plus drive. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/malaysiacurrency.htm Here I wanna talk a bit more about the Malaysia Currency - Malaysia Ringgit (MYR) or "Ringgit Malaysia (RM)" in Malay. The reason? Just to let you guys know more and alert about counterfeit currency. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/affiliatemastercoursedownload.htm My #1 Suggestion For 2006. What does affiliate success boil down to? Let's start... at the beginning! The number #1 challenge for all affiliates... Build a Web site... that builds targeted traffic... and that causes visitors to click through... with a warm, open-to-buy attitude... to merchant sites that you represent. How? http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/aboutme.htm Before introducing myself, I would like to thank you for your support to Ipoh-MalaysiaVacationGuide.com. This is my first content site after I found out about SBI – Site Built It! SBI make me realize that my site should take the responsibility to provide valuable and high quality content/information to you. Taking that objective in mind, I feel so happy that my site can help you out a bit or more in your vacation planning... http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohinyoureyes.htm Here is the place where people sharing their experiences, thoughts or memorable moments in Ipoh with you. Get the personal review of traveling to Ipoh. And you can share yours too. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/malaysiatraveltips.htm Here are some travel tips for visitors who wish to visit Malaysia. For example, time zone, useful contact numbers, tipping etiquette and more... http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohtravelandtransportation.htm Have you ever been lost while traveling? Have you ever been over charged by transports providers while traveling? Have you ever been wasting too much time on the road instead of enjoying your vacation? Planning before you do anything would be a good practice to avoid any lost in terms of time, money etc. There are ways available for you to get to and getting around Ipoh. You can choose which form you prefer based on your needs. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohhotel.htm Don't know where to stay in Ipoh? Looking for hotel accommodation in Ipoh? Here are the top hotels in Ipoh. Each hotel has its own advantages, you can choose the right one based on your requirement. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohlocalattraction.htm Ipoh, a town in Perak, Malaysia, unknown for many tourists but provides peacefulness, relaxation, choices of delicious food, historical buildings art, adventure to limestone caves etc. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/ipohmap.htm Here are some maps of various places in Ipoh, where you can help yourself with direction to travel around Ipoh. http://www.ipoh-malaysiavacationguide.com/factsofipoh.htm Get to know facts about Ipoh! Flag, location, population, mayor, language, currency, history etc.