Perak district, Malaysia

Places to visit near Ipoh

Ipoh is a city in Perak district, Malaysia, home to about 673,318 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit — 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 waterfalls, 15 mosques & dargahs and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Masjid Panglima Kinta (1 km), Little India (2 km) and St. Michael Church (2 km).

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Ipoh, Malaysia
Ipoh, Perak district, Malaysia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ipoh at a glance

Location
Perak district, Malaysia
Population
about 673,318
Coordinates
4.5841° N, 101.0829° E
Places within 50 km
151 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Ipoh

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ipoh: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ipoh

123 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ipoh. The closest is Gunung Lang (4 km); the best-known is Gaharu Tea Valley (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Ipoh

51 waterfalls within 100 km of Ipoh. The closest is Kota Raja Waterfalls (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ipoh

27 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ipoh. The closest is Masjid Panglima Kinta (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ipoh

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ipoh. The closest is Ipoh Town Hall (2 km); the best-known is Kellie's Castle (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Ipoh

13 caves within 100 km of Ipoh. The closest is Gua Matsoorat (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ipoh

12 museums within 100 km of Ipoh. The closest is Han Chin Pet Soo (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ipoh

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ipoh
  2. 2 km St. Michael Church · church, Perak
  3. 8 km Chinese Mosque · mosque, Perak
  4. 9 km Ipoh · church, Perak
  5. 1 km Sultan Idris Shah II Mosque · mosque, Perak
  6. 1 km Masjid Panglima Kinta · mosque, Perak
  7. 1 km Back to Ipoh

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    Within 15 km of Ipoh

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ipoh by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints65123Gunung Lang (4 km)
    Waterfalls3451Kota Raja Waterfalls (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1527Masjid Panglima Kinta (1 km)
    Forts & heritage714Ipoh Town Hall (2 km)
    Caves713Gua Matsoorat (7 km)
    Museums812Han Chin Pet Soo (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves08Nibong River Island (61 km)
    Other attractions36Paloh Khoo Miu (1 km)
    Churches35St. Michael Church (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Sam Poh Tong 三宝洞 (5 km)
    Temples24Arulmigu Maha Muthu Mariamman Thevasthanam (20 km)
    Parks33D.R Seenivasagam Park (3 km)
    Buddhist sites23Perak Tong 霹雳洞 (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Sungai Kial Forest Reserve (50 km)
    Beaches & coast01Pasir Pendek (74 km)

    Ipoh: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ipoh?

    Masjid Panglima Kinta (mosque, about 1 km), Little India (attraction, about 2 km), St. Michael Church (church, about 2 km), Sultan Idris Shah II Mosque (mosque, about 2 km), Birch Memorial Clock Tower (monument, about 2 km), Ipoh (church, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ipoh?

    151 places on Spotwander: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 waterfalls, 15 mosques & dargahs, 7 forts & heritage, 7 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ipoh?

    Gunung Lang, about 4 km by road; Mount Rapat (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ipoh?

    Kota Raja Waterfalls, about 1 km by road; Ulu Chepor Waterfall (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ipoh?

    Masjid Panglima Kinta, about 1 km by road; Sultan Idris Shah II Mosque (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ipoh?

    Start in Ipoh, visit St. Michael Church, then Chinese Mosque, then Ipoh, then Sultan Idris Shah II Mosque, then Masjid Panglima Kinta, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ipoh?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ipoh’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ipoh on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.