Perak Tong Cave Temple
Perak Tong Cave Temple
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B T
London, UK1,179 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 August 21, 2022
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Vicente8
Singapore242 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Our favorite temple in Ipoh, away from the city and the conglomeration of parks located in the south east of the city. Easy to access by taxi, this temple will delight lovers of beauty and spirituality. The site, the caves and the statues are purely dreamlike and magnificent.
Written February 7, 2024
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G2Kpauly
Melbourne, Australia3,522 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 November 6, 2022
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robjar
London, UK171 contributions
Mar 2020
Nice cave although like all the places well provided with proper steps and rails etc. There is then a walk which goes out of the cave to to the top of the hill. It keeps going so keep looking for ways up. The view is interesting but not so beautiful as Ipoh on one side and an industrial area on the other.,
Written March 6, 2020
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bukagirl
New Jersey4,204 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Took a grab from town about a 15 minute ride.
Wear good shoes if you plan on taking the 450 steps to the top, which I would recommend, very nice.
Make sure you take the correct steps that say to the top.
Also bring water and if you can, go early before it gets too hot.
Beautiful murals and religious statues.
It is free of charge.
Great formations in the cave a very interesting place.
I would highly recommend and return.
Wear good shoes if you plan on taking the 450 steps to the top, which I would recommend, very nice.
Make sure you take the correct steps that say to the top.
Also bring water and if you can, go early before it gets too hot.
Beautiful murals and religious statues.
It is free of charge.
Great formations in the cave a very interesting place.
I would highly recommend and return.
Written April 6, 2023
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JustUstwoguys
Auckland Central, New Zealand202 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 September 24, 2022
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Kerwin T
15 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
It is a place for Chinese to visit their past away ancestor. However, if you would like to understand the culture of Buddhism you may pay a visit. The Special thing I found it is the fortune teller Ms Zhang, She can tell who are you at your previous, present and future. Call her 012 5528786 before you go.
Written June 17, 2016
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CK Chong K
14 contributions
The fortune teller, ms chong is quite good and accurate in fortune telling. Rm 30 is all her charge.
Get ready some questions about your coming years!
Get ready some questions about your coming years!
Written December 9, 2013
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Paul H
Suffolk, UK67 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
For Temples, go to the Railway Station and turn right as you come out and 5 minutes on the right and you will find the city bus station. The counter staff are very friendly and helpful (as are all the people we met). Number 66 will take you South West, to Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple in 20minutes for 2RM or the 35 will take you North to the more impressive Perak Cave Temple, likewise. The bus driver will drop you right outside the Temples. Checkout the others that are within walking distance also. Frequent buses will get you back to Medan Kidd.
Written February 20, 2016
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myloismylife
KL143 contributions
Recently, I visited Perak Tong - One of the largest limestone cave temple in Malaysia. Built in 1926 by a Buddhist priest from China, Perak Tong houses over 40 Buddha. Beyond the main altar, a passage leads into the cave's interior. After a steep climb of 385 steps, the cave opens again to reveal a wonderful view of the surrounding countryside.
Upon entering the cave, I was BLOWN AWAY! I was instantly transformed into a cave paradise. I saw huge statues of gold coloured Four Heavenly Kings at entrance of the cave. The cave wall was beautifully painted with more than 20 large-sized pictures depicting Buddha, Gods and deities. The cave paintings were AWESOME & AMAZING!!! I spent one hour observing these fine pieces of cave art. Every cave painting is unique and painted by different artist. A middle aged cleaner saw my enthusiasm. I said only two words to her "IT'S BEAUTIFUL!!!" She smiled and continue with her job.
Maneuvering the first 100 steps was scary! Debris, wet cement and fallen cave rocks were all over the place. I saw huge pieces of fallen rocks hanging at the side of the pathway – some of them AS BIG AS MY BEDROOM! I was worried sick about these pieces of rocks. It definitely looks dangerous and risky to me! I don’t want to die in Perak Tong!!
By the time you climbed for more than 200 steps, you'll bump into two medium-sized rest place. I rested for about 10 minutes before continuing my climb. After that, you’ll see a small monastery built on the mid level of the cave. I walked behind the temple and chanced upon a man made stair extension to the highest level of the cave. I keep on walking until I reached another rest place. It has two levels. The view from here was SUPERB!!!! You can virtually see the entire Ipoh city from here. Strong winds were blowing from all direction. A VERY RELAXING MOMENT - no stress, no worries just a glimpse of nature's wonder. Later, I walked to the last and highest rest place. Another beautiful view of Perak. You can even see the highway and mountains from here!
My initial plan was to spend one hour exploring Perak Tong. But, I spent more than three hours ascending and descending Perak Tong the Cave Temple. I'm a humanist and nonbeliever....but this trip to Perak Tong really enlightens me. The rituals, the paintings, the cave and the horizon were MAGICAL and MYTHICAL. A far greater place than Batu Caves!!!! Perak Tong is A MUST SEE attraction in Perak.
I captured loads of pictures and written a travelogue about my recent visit to Perak Tong. Feel free to visit my photo blog and travelogue:
http://myloismylife.blogspot.com/
Cheers!
mylo
Upon entering the cave, I was BLOWN AWAY! I was instantly transformed into a cave paradise. I saw huge statues of gold coloured Four Heavenly Kings at entrance of the cave. The cave wall was beautifully painted with more than 20 large-sized pictures depicting Buddha, Gods and deities. The cave paintings were AWESOME & AMAZING!!! I spent one hour observing these fine pieces of cave art. Every cave painting is unique and painted by different artist. A middle aged cleaner saw my enthusiasm. I said only two words to her "IT'S BEAUTIFUL!!!" She smiled and continue with her job.
Maneuvering the first 100 steps was scary! Debris, wet cement and fallen cave rocks were all over the place. I saw huge pieces of fallen rocks hanging at the side of the pathway – some of them AS BIG AS MY BEDROOM! I was worried sick about these pieces of rocks. It definitely looks dangerous and risky to me! I don’t want to die in Perak Tong!!
By the time you climbed for more than 200 steps, you'll bump into two medium-sized rest place. I rested for about 10 minutes before continuing my climb. After that, you’ll see a small monastery built on the mid level of the cave. I walked behind the temple and chanced upon a man made stair extension to the highest level of the cave. I keep on walking until I reached another rest place. It has two levels. The view from here was SUPERB!!!! You can virtually see the entire Ipoh city from here. Strong winds were blowing from all direction. A VERY RELAXING MOMENT - no stress, no worries just a glimpse of nature's wonder. Later, I walked to the last and highest rest place. Another beautiful view of Perak. You can even see the highway and mountains from here!
My initial plan was to spend one hour exploring Perak Tong. But, I spent more than three hours ascending and descending Perak Tong the Cave Temple. I'm a humanist and nonbeliever....but this trip to Perak Tong really enlightens me. The rituals, the paintings, the cave and the horizon were MAGICAL and MYTHICAL. A far greater place than Batu Caves!!!! Perak Tong is A MUST SEE attraction in Perak.
I captured loads of pictures and written a travelogue about my recent visit to Perak Tong. Feel free to visit my photo blog and travelogue:
http://myloismylife.blogspot.com/
Cheers!
mylo
Written June 21, 2009
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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 .
Written January 23, 2018
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
Written March 8, 2018
More concerns if there are bats within the cave. and monkeys.
Written March 15, 2017
May.I know this few day open or.not ?
Written December 3, 2016
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.....
Written December 4, 2016
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..
Written December 1, 2016
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.
Written December 2, 2016
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