[2025 Ipoh Attraction] Travel Guide for Concubine Lane | Lorong Panglima (Updated May)

Concubine Lane in Ipoh is a historic street known for its charming heritage shophouses, vibrant cafés, and unique souvenir shops. Dating back to 1908, it was once a hidden alley for wealthy tin miners and their concubines. Today, it has transformed into a bustling tourist attraction, offering street food, local desserts, and Instagram-worthy spots. Visitors can explore its nostalgic architecture, try famous Ipoh white coffee, and shop for handmade crafts. The lane’s lively atmosphere and rich history make it a must-visit destination, blending old-world charm with modern attractions in the heart of Ipoh’s Old Town. #malaysiatrip

#malaysiatrip Concubine Lane, located in the heart of Ipoh, Malaysia, was once a bustling shopping area. Although it has seen better days and is not as famous as Second and Third Concubine Lanes, it still holds a lot of history. When you walk through the old town of Ipoh, you'll find many old buildings in Concubine Lane that show the city’s colonial past and diverse culture. Colorful murals, traditional shops, and street vendors give the area a charming, nostalgic feel. These murals add a lot of fun to exploring the old town. Even though Concubine Lane is less well-known, there are still many interesting things to see and do. Visitors can enjoy the unique charm of Ipoh and experience the history of this wonderful city. #ipoh #malaysia

#hiddengems I spent my weekend went to the famous Concubine Lane located at the centre of Ipoh. Many viral stalls that sells foods & antics here. The lane existed since 1908, where this area were famous for its gambling, prostitution owned by tycoons miners around Ipoh. But now, this lane are converted into shops and cafes that offers variety of tasty food and drinks. The architecture and building were remained as before to preserved the heritage value of this place. I love it here, will come back to try many food! 📍Concubine Lane Lorong Panglima Ipoh, Perak

#wheretogo Address: 📍 Lorong Panglima, Concubine Lane, 30000, Ipoh, Perak. This place probably one of the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. I like the design of the building around this area. Feels like living in the 80’s era. Love how this place represents the sentimental value. It is open daily from 7am to 7pm including Public Holiday. There were hip cafes around this area. What I can say is, a lot of hip cafe!😅 Please choose which ever you’re interested with. There also stores and a lot of interesting shop. How to get there: 1. By car If you’re planning to drive, that’s the best option! Traffic is not that heavy which navigating around is easy. 2. By Grab Also a good idea and most preferred option. The price is reasonable and affordable. No hassles too. But, make sure to download the apps first, state your destination and the driver will be assigned to you. Easy😊 Tip: For an exciting time, I recommend you to have a visit during peak season (weekends or public holidays), because there would be so much more to see and of course will be crowded with tourists and local people. Rating (Out of 5) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

📍Platform 1/2 this cafe is located at the concubine lane, ipoh. it is less than 15mins walk from KTM Ipoh. they serves butter-beer (non-alcoholic) which i believe one of the top wishlist of most potterheads. it tastes ok, however not as good as the ones in USJ huhu the donut is sooo fluffy i love it! muffin and waffle taste average. most importantly is the decoration, the vibes! highly recommended for potterheads~ #mytripvlog #foodie #awesomepic #harrypotter #potterhead

Acting like a tourist and end up being approach by a Chinese lady for a picture is the cutest experience! Concubine lane has so much to offer- street foods, cafes, souvenir shops, restaurants, and even hotel! I managed to buy a cute cap, hairclips, desserts- cotton candy and raindrops cake! And if you wonder why this place is famous, is due to the history of a tin mining tycoon, who placed his mistress at a house to live in. Overall, this is a must visit attraction in Ipoh. #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure #awesomepic #tripblazers #ipoh

Ipoh Old Town is a quiet and laid back town with many small lanes to explore. I love the architecture of these buildings here. The whole lane was decorated with colourful umbrellas hovering overhead. There are many wall murals which present photo-taking opportunities. It is lovely to see the old charms remained in this old town and this is a must-visit if you are in Ipoh. #ipoh

#ipoh Getting There - You can drive there, located in between Jalan Bandar Timah and Jalan Bijeh Timah at Ipoh Town Attractions - Mural arts, Souvenirs and variety of nice food available here, besides the locally produced biscuits such as Heong Peng and Sak Kei Ma. Hotels - Excelsior Hotel, Towel Regency Hotel & Apartments, Travelodge Hotel Food & Restaurants - Restaurant Foo San, Overseas Restaurant and Lou Wong Shopping - Lotus Ipoh Garden, Ipoh Parade & Aeon Kinta City #awesomepic #deliciousfood #cuticutimalaysia

Went to Ipoh with my family , it was a great trip as we discover a lot of attractions . Went to viral fusion places and gladly all turn up well 👏🏼 If you’re a fan of tomyam , please try the viral niase tomyam ( only if you’re willing to queue up for 1-2 hours but luckily we just line up for only 15 minutes 😅 ) Not to forget , a fan of dessert should try one at etre pattiserie . A must ! Haha . The price a bit pricey but trust me worth your every penny spent 🤭 For a sight-seeing or souvenirs you may walk at the concubine lane as they also sells a lot of foods & beverages from other countries/culture .

#2023travelwish Ipoh Concubine Lane(known as二奶巷in Chinese) it’s a “must-visit” street of Ipoh, which is old-world charm along ę street, and full with local kopitiams, souvenir n fashion shops, cafes and dessert houses in this nostalgic street of Ipoh. My family n I having staycation in Ipoh during weekend😀✨wow! The street literally comes to life during the weekend! We enjoy the crowded feel! And we really enjoy the local foodie so much, ie: the satay, the chendol There’s 3 street art murals on Concubine Lane…✨The first mural scene in a coffee shop, and ✨the second one has kids jumping with joy; the ✨third one with a real-life tricycle as part of the mural.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 #mytravelwish for 2023 😘✨Japan! I wish to join the Cherry🌸Blossom and having the Hokkaido🍣Sashimi!

There's no entrance fee. I walked through the street to and fro in less than 15min and crowded! There are many shops selling snacks and souvenirs. It's a cool lane for a walk through and some photos. Lot's of food and instagramable pic area. Interesting concept. Could try the Titisan Hujan (new trending dessert) #spooktaculartrip #tripblazers #awesomepic #food #celebratewithtrip

After a satisfying and delicious food is good to have a walk at this Concubine Lane - touristy stalls along the way and with some interesting innovative snack and food and souvenir and pastries selling.

#celebratewithtrip Market Lane in the old is called Second Concubine Lane, a gift from Mr Yao Tet Shin to his 3rd wife, to collect rental from the shophouses. All the three lanes are within Ipoh old town and nearby to each others, there are not many shops along this lane, visitors come here for the murals on the walls. These creative art pieces that will light up your Instagram feed. A coffee scene, a group of kids jumping, a 3D mural created by Ernest Zacharevic, with half a real-life tricycle as part of the mural.

#celebratewithtrip Apart from the delicious food from Ipoh, visitors are also drawn to the curious sights and colorful facades of Ipoh. Among them, the mystique of the strangely named Concubine Lane. Concubine Lane is a gift from Mr Yao Tet Shin to his second wife. Concubine lane known today as Lorong Panglima is the busiest and most visited lane. Concubine Lane is teeming with shops and stalls, restaurants, cafes. Apart from Restoran Wong Kok Kee, all other shops are new, some of the shops chose to be off on weekdays. On weekends, all shops will open, the lane will also be full of people, both locals and tourists.

Recommended to visit Concubine Lane the most famous street in all of Ipoh ,historic lane local people selling their own goods.

Nice heritage walk down Concubine Lane at Ipoh. I was skeptical to taste the butter beer at first cos it’s not cheap, but the taste is one of a kind!

#SpooktacularTrip A heritage place. You can find souvenirs and street snacks everywhere. This lane will also link you to the best nearby eateries in town. Be adventurous to walk around. Parking is a problem. I prefer to take grab and drop off. The place is full of people and its impossible to maintain safe distancing from one another. Do mask up at all times. Enjoyed looking around at this old style part of Malaysia, was very crowded but still a good place to visit. Some interesting shops and of course street art. Local musicians playing in the street was also an added touch. The Harry Potter cafe is impressive, they sure did a lot to make it feel surreal. #ipoh #concubinelane #urbanexplorer #harrypotter #planb#foodie#cafe#awesomepic#MyTripVlog #SpooktacularTrip #bucketlistreboot #tripblazers

#shoppingatmalaysia #lifepostcovid #lifegoeson #retailtherapy #crowds #chillandwalk #vintageshopping If you are someone who loves a place with strong heritage and history, do check out the Concubine Lane when you are at Ipoh. Built back to the days of 1908, this lane is still well preserved and busking with activity. Here, you will find many stalls set up selling a variety of items such as accessories and clothes, and even food. Would be good to spend 30 mins to an hour here minimally. It was good to see it crowded after covid surfaced, do check out this place and support the local business here. Address Concubine Lane Ipoh 30000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

concubine lane merupakan kawasan sesuai utk sesiapa saja yg nk ber ootd atau nk cuba makanan viral sedap.. setiap harga sesuai utk pelancong yg dtg.. ✨buka setiap hari ✨berdekatan dgn Plan B wow sumpah nk datang lagi utk next trip nanti hehehe #ootd #bucketlistreboot

Concubine Lane is the local name for Lorong Panglima (Panglima Alley) which is a narrow passage way in Ipoh’s Old Town area. #Family Vacation #ipoh #staycation #deliciousfood #gooutside #awesomepic

Here for our short trip. The Concubine Lane. Famously located in Ipoh, Perak, whenever you come to Ipoh, you got to drop by here and reminiscing yourself through your childhood. There are a few eateries you can find here. We went to a vintage style cafe called Laksa-Mana with P Ramlee vibes, make sure you try their Tuna Croissant and super fluffy Bahulu cake, probably the best in town! Along the street, you’ll find a lot of stalls selling cute and beautiful merchandise with reasonable price. But what’s famous is of course their street snacks like the Raindrop Jelly Cake, Cheesy Rainbow Sandwich and lots of coffee to offer. There are a lot of instagrammable spots as well and if you come here during weekend, you’ll probably need to take turn to get your pictures snapped. Overall, it was worth coming here if you enjoy the fun indulging yourself in a vintage style street and to try yourself all the famous street snacks here. Will come here again for sure!#deliciousfood #foodie #cafe

Such a great place to enjoy the nostalgic evening with local delicious food and souvenirs to bring back home. Many classic coffee shops nearby. #ipoh #concubinelane

Harry Potter-Themed Cafe In Ipoh! opened on the famous Concubine Lane, Platform 9 & 1/2 has some other noteworthy neighbours. This Instagram-Worthy Cafe In Ipoh Is Harry Potter-Themed With Diagon Alley’s Windowfront! Calling all Potterheads! Whether you think you’re a wizard/witch, or a muggle, this is cafe is made just for you. Normally, wizards and witches will receive their Hogwarts’ acceptance letter on the 11th birthday. Unfortunately, there must be something wrong with the owls ’cause we have yet to receive ours. Fret not! Here’s how you can visit the famous Diagon Alley in Malaysia. #harrypotter #ipoh #malaysia #cafe

Morning – Explore Pekan Lama, Ipoh (Old Town) Time: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Stroll through Pekan Lama (Old Town), soak in colonial architecture, and visit local shops Midday – Art Walk at Lorong Panglima (Concubine Lane area) Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Head to Lorong Panglima, also known as Concubine Lane, for colorful murals, quaint cafés, and handmade crafts. Evening – Relax at Dataran Dato’ Sagor Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM End your day with a peaceful walk at Dataran Dato’ Sagor, a public square in front of Masjid Sultan Idris Shah II. #springitinerary #travel

A visit to Ipoh is incomplete without exploring Concubine Lane, a charming street that mixes heritage with modern creativity. My day started at 粮家 (Liang Jia), a cozy dessert shop known for its delicious, local-inspired treats. The minimalist decor and beautifully crafted desserts made it the perfect spot to kick off the adventure. Next, I visited BookXcess, a hidden gem located in a restored heritage building. Surrounded by books and rustic brick walls, it was a peaceful place to relax and unwind before continuing my journey. The street itself is a photographer's dream, with vibrant murals, vintage shopfronts, and local snacks everywhere. After soaking in the sights, I ended my visit with a stop at Chloe Café. With its pastel interiors and relaxing atmosphere, it was the perfect place to enjoy a beautifully plated dessert and a coffee, wrapping up the day in the most delightful way. Concubine Lane is a must-visit in Ipoh, offering a wonderful blend of history, culture, and modern dining spots. It’s the ideal place to explore, relax, and indulge in local flavors. #travel #thingstodo #couplestrip #thingstodo

Ipoh is more than just a pit stop — it’s a food and culture haven that rivals Penang. Strolling through the charming lanes of Market Lane and Concubine Lane, you’ll find vibrant street murals, nostalgic architecture, and hidden gems around every corner. During our mural walk, we took a break at Girlie Café, a cozy spot with a warm heritage feel and homemade pastries that truly impressed. The standout was the lemon butter cake — moist, tangy, and possibly one of the best we’ve had. We also tried the matcha kouign amann and cherry cake, both rich in flavor and beautifully baked. Whether you’re exploring for art or indulging in local eats, Ipoh’s old town delivers the perfect blend of culture and comfort — and Girlie Café is definitely worth the stop. #ipohfood #cafe #malaysia #perak

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should visit here. so much fun#penang #ipoh #concubinelane

Platform 9 ½ Café located on Concubine Lane offers a whimsical ambiance with Potter-themed decor and props. Visitors can enjoy signature drinks like the Butterbrew Float (rm 11.90) and dress up in wizard robes (rm10) for memorable photos. While the menu is limited to drinks only, the magical experience makes it a must-visit fit harry potter fans. Visited on 25 apr 2025 (fri) 11.05am, crowd level low.