Perak Tong Cave Temple

#malaysia #perakcave #temple Perak Cave Temple is located by the main road under the Mountain Tasek and very accessible from the Perak Town. Although it is not as magnificent as Kek Loong Tong Temple nearby to it, it is still a good place to visit to for photos taking and for Buddhist to worship here!!! Start from the entrance, there will a Guan Yin statue in the middle of a small lotus pond, walking into the temple, you will see the 40 feet high Buddha statue and along the way up the staircases, there are plenty of small statues as well. On the top of the temple, you can even enjoy the beautiful scenery of the small town!! If you are travelling from overseas, highly recommend to visit the suburban area in Malaysia such as Ipoh, Perak other than the big city in Kuala Lumpur and you will get to know more about our beautiful country❤️💜

It was a fascinating experience to visit Perak Cave Temple, especially climb to the hilltop for gorgeous views. It was rather strenous and taken about 30 minutes hiking on the steep steps(400+ stair steps), sweating a lots but feel refreshing. The hilltop view is absolutely beautiful, visitors can enjoy the Ipoh's surrounding countryside and the limestone mountains panoramic views at the Chinese pavillion. Climbing time : Daily from 9am - 3.30pm only. #mytripvlog#awesomepic#tripblazers

There are more than 30 cave temples in and around Ipoh, Perak Cave Temple, better known as Perak Tong Temple(霹雳洞) is one of the oldest cave temple and frequently visited tourist attraction. This Buddist cave temple was built in 1926, seated within the huge limestone caves of Gunung Tasek, with a cave entrance featuring Buddha statues and painted walls. Beside that, it also offers a gorgeous panoramic view on the top of the hill, it take about 30 minutes hiking on the steep steps. Open daily from 8am - 6pm and free admission. #mytripvlog#nationalpark#awesomepic

Visited one of the most famous cave temple in Ipoh Malaysia. This temple entrance has a symmetrical architecture and central staircase make it look like a grand Chinese style mansion. There is magnificent limestone cliffs surrounding it. Once inside the temple, you can admire the interior walls which is of limestone formation and beautiful painting on the walls. You can also try to climb to the very top of the temple and get an overview of the Ipoh city.

The Perak Cave Temple is the most famous of all Ipoh caves. It is situated in the northwestern corner of Ipoh, close to the Ipoh Utara North-South highway exit, very easy to visit for those driving from northern Malaysia. The Temple is famous for its beautiful entrance, a symmetrical Chinese temple gate set at the bottom of the limestone massif Gunung Tasek. The main hall hosts a 40-feet-tall golden seated Buddha flanked by four guardian deities. The beauty of this cave is also the giant wall murals depicting characters from Chinese mythology and Buddhist scriptures. Behind the main altar, there’s a flight of steps that, after passing through the upper recesses of the cave, brings visitors up and out on the top of the limestone hill. There are supposedly 450 steps, passing through finely designed Chinese gazebos where one can rest throughout the sweaty climb. The views from up here are spectacular. Address: Jln. Kuala Kangsar, Kawasan Perindustrian Tasek, 31400 Ipoh Opening Hours: 8 am to 6 pm, last entry at 5.30 pm Admission: Free entry Ambiance/Facilities: 8/10 Rating: 4/5 #mustvisit

Address: Jalan Kuala Kangsar, Kawasan Perindustrian Tasek, 31400 Ipoh, Perak Highlights: The Perak Tong Cave temple is located just north of Ipoh and is one of the oldest temples and famous for the murals. It was constructed back in 1926. 😬 Once you walk in the temple, you can see a 40 feet tall golden sitting Buddha statue. Behind the main altar, there is a flight of steps. After climbing the steps and passing through the narrow entrance passage, the limestone cave opens up into a giant space with a high dome. On reaching the highest pavilion, you can enjoy the excellent views over the northern suburbs of Ipoh and a nearby industrial zone. There is also a vegetarian restaurant here where you can fill your hunger. 😋 Opening hours: 8am to 5pm daily Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #createwithtrip #culturaltrip #culturalwalk #peraktourism

Perak Cave Temple is one of the best temple caves in Malaysia and the most must-visit if you visit Ipoh, Perak. Interesting facts : -It was discovered in 1926 by a couple of Chinese immigrants from China. -The cave houses several Buddhism statues. -The cave is painted with beautiful mural art by local and overseas artists. -There are two big giant ponds in front of the temple with a statue of God Mercy Kwam Im, the house for gold and koi fishes. -Visitors are allowed to go up to the top of the cave. There are three pavilions located at different levels on the top. Its open to the public from 9 am to 4 pm. -You can donate to the temple, contribute to the temple operation, and donate to build another pagoda on the top of the cave. -Fortune teller is available in the temple Open to Public 9 am to 5pm Address : Jln. Kuala Kangsar, Kawasan Perindustrian Tasek, Ipoh 31400 #awesomepic #ipoh #peraktourism #malaysia #templecave #temple #urbantravel

Getting There - Driving yourself or getting a grab driver Attractions - multiple attractions as can be a Buddhism praying place and discovery on this Perak Cave and some cycling or water games Hotels - Travelodge Ipoh Food & Restaurants - variety of local Ipoh delight such as chicken rice, fry curry noddles n etc Shopping -

Perak Tong cave temple or Perak Tong (霹雳洞) is one of approximately 30 temples in around Ipoh. It is probably the most well-known temple in Ipoh, especially for the views of the city from its summit. While there is no entrance fee, there is an expectation that visitors donate 3 ringgit to access the staircase if you plan to climb the cave’s hillside.