Places Of Worship

Sam Poh Tong

Sam Poh Tong

Written by on November 24, 2011 in Places Of Worship, Temples with 0 Comments

Another famous cave temple is the Sam Poh Tong temple, located in gunung rapat. This temple, said to be the biggest cave temple in the country, is an impressive work of art and faith, with various statues of buddha interspersed among natural stalactites and stalagmites. According to legend, the cave was discovered way back in [...]

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Ubudiah Mosque

Ubudiah Mosque

Written by on November 24, 2011 in Mosque, Places Of Worship with 0 Comments

Ubudiah Mosque Located at Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar, The Ubudiah Mosque is reputed to be one of the most beautiful mosques in the country and a symbol of pride and faith for all Muslims in Perak. The mosque’s magnificent golden dome and minarets are testaments to the beauty of Islamic architecture. The construction of the [...]

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State Mosque

State Mosque

Written by on November 4, 2011 in Mosque, Places Of Worship with 0 Comments

State Mosque One of the most outstanding landmarks in Ipoh is the State Mosque which is the pride of the people and symbol of the state’s islamic foundation.the main feature of this architecture masterpiece is its minaret that rise 125′ above its mosaic domes. Opening Hours : 10.00am – 5.00pm Tel : 05-254 8853

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Sai Baba Cave Temple

Sai Baba Cave Temple

Written by on November 3, 2011 in Caves, Nature, Places Of Worship, Temples with 4 Comments

Sai Baba Temple At the centre of the Tambun Cave Temple’s back wall are large photos of Sathya Sai Baba. The temple is located outside of Ipoh in Perak, near Tambun Lost World, just before the new Banjaran spa resort. It is called Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Prashanti Nil Ayam, or more simply Tambun [...]

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Cave Temples

Cave Temples

Written by on October 5, 2011 in Attractions, Heritage, Places Of Worship with 0 Comments

There are many cave temples in around the city of Ipoh in the Kinta Valley. The two temples mentioned in all the guide books are Sam Poh Tong and the Perak Cave Temple. There are around 30 additional temples, so only the more important ones will be mentioned here. Going from south to north : [...]

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