The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Kinta District, Perak

May 11, 2022 Darwin Bolte

Discover the best top things to do in Kinta District, Malaysia including Ipoh Secrets, Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo, Funtasy House Trick Art, Ipoh Kallumalai Murugan Temple, Ho Yan Hor Museum, 22 Hale Street, Yasmin At Kong Heng, Miniature Wonders Art Gallery, Perak Tong Cave Temple.
Restaurants in Kinta District

1. Ipoh Secrets

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5.0 based on 106 reviews

Ipoh Secrets

Award owner of Certificate of Excellence for both year 2017 & 2018, IPOH SECRETS (Ipoh Secrets Tours Sdn Bhd) is a licensed tour company with vast knowledge & experiences about the unique culture, interesting spots, beckoning nature, and the incredible list of delicious authentic food in and around Ipoh & Perak region. We take pride in offering the best and most unusual tour experience, and provider for Ipoh City Tour, specialized Custom & Private Tours, showcasing Ipoh first, Taiping and Kuala Kangsar, (Royal Town) and eventually the whole Perak State of Malaysia. Co. Reg. 1155280-U | Ministry of Tourism KPK/LN 8499

2. Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens

Gunung Rapat, Ipoh 30450 Malaysia 605 312 81129 http://www.ipoh-city.com/attraction/Kek_Lok_Tong_Temple/
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4.5 based on 757 reviews

Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens

Reviewed By tanhooiying - Alor Setar, Malaysia

Beautiful scenery and clean. Definitely will come back next visit. Suitable for whole family members to visit...

3. Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo

3 Jalan Bijeh Timah, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia +60 5-241 4541 [email protected] http://www.ipohworld.org/reservation/
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4.5 based on 1,327 reviews

Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo

Ipoh World (IpohWorld) is an education-based, not-for-profit organisation established in 2004 to promote awareness and appreciation of Perak, the Silver State of Malaysia and its unique, diverse and rich heritage, with particular focus on Ipoh and the Kinta Valley. In 2006 we ran our first public exhibition "The Story of Ipoh: From Feet to Flight", in cooperation with Darul Ridzuan Museum. Since then, supported by sponsorship, we have run several more exhibitions while continuing to seek further financial support for a permanent, lively and interesting heritage gallery for Ipoh, thus enhancing both education and tourism. This current project, our first permanent, museum quality exhibition is our first step to fulfilling this objective. Advance booking is recommended as space in the building is limited. You may book via our website by clicking on Exhibitions or by the QR Code on our brochure. It is quick and easy and you receive a booking confirmation by return.

Reviewed By 422agnest

Educational and informative visit with guided tour by an English speaking guide who was very friendly and knowledgeable, an introduction to the Hakka culture and their tin mining forays in Malaysia, recommend a visit here, location is near to concubine Lane, best to make prior appointment but can walk in as well and if they have space they will accommodate you, there is no entrance fees but highly recommend that you leave a small donation for them to upkeep the place, we enjoyed our visit here

4. Funtasy House Trick Art

16 Jalan Market, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia +60 5-255 0007 [email protected] http://www.funtasyhouse.com
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4.5 based on 227 reviews

Funtasy House Trick Art

Funtasy House Trick Art is a great bonding place for family & friends. More than 35 trick art perform by local artist, in your unexpected way. Funtasy = Fun + Fantasy. We hope that your journey in our Gallery would be a wonderful and happy one. Looking towards your visit!

Reviewed By hidayatfahmia

Went there together with my mom, brother and 5 children. this is an excellent place to visit where you can take photos that will looks absolutely stunning. Ali the friendly photographer here are really helpful by giving tips on how to take great photos. Be sure to visit this place!

5. Ipoh Kallumalai Murugan Temple

Ipoh 30300 Malaysia
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Ipoh Kallumalai Murugan Temple

Reviewed By leecK9330OU - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A popular hindu temple for local & tourists. It's nice to visit during thaipusam, even crowded with people & cars. Religion presentation & programme are worth to it

6. Ho Yan Hor Museum

1 Jalan Bijeh Timah, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia 6052412048 [email protected] http://www.hoyanhor.com
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4.5 based on 733 reviews

Ho Yan Hor Museum

Ho Yan Hor Museum shares the amazing stories of Ho Yan Hor, the famous household brand of Chinese herbal tea since 1940s. It also provide the discovery of the origins and evolution of the heritage herbal tea. Furthermore, it is the gallery about the inspirational life of Dr. HO Kai Cheong, the creator of the health-giving Ho Yan Hor tea.

Reviewed By nicoletO3153ZM

Excellent visit, a man whom begin his life as a doctor and successfully manage to share his herbal tea in the world. A true philanthropist whom never cease to give back to his needy society. Such character and man is rarely seen anymore in Malaysia. My first visit to Ipoh after many years and my desire to visit and get to know how he had manage to bring up herbal tea importance to the current modern society. A journey which evolves through time. Lovely museum, please continue to keep up preserving this lovely tradition and journey of herbal tea. THe journey ends with a lovey herbal tea trial, bought a gift pack myself being an avid user of Ho yan hor herbal tea :)

7. 22 Hale Street

22-24 Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia +60 12-626 8069 [email protected] http://www.22halestreet.com/
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

22 Hale Street

Once an office, hotel, and home of many families, two shophouses built in 1900 fell into disrepair over the years. After an extensive conservation process, they have been given a new lease of life, and is now home to 22 Hale Street Heritage Gallery. Nestled in Ipoh’s historical enclave, 22 Hale Street connects the past with the present. Discover the history of Ipoh and her people in a fun and interactive way as you tour the galleries. Check out the products in the gift shop and bring home exclusive merchandise and publications. Also, on display are creative products and crafts by local creatives and social enterprises that 22 Hale Street aims to support. The gallery also has an event space open for rent where exciting arts and culture initiatives happen!

Reviewed By adelynne0 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

I booked this visit via Airbnb (because that's where I saw it first), RM 10 for a guided tour. I was led by two guides and they were both super friendly, knowledgeable and humourous. I learned about the history of Ipoh, and I got to see some great artwork on display in the museum too. Definitely would recommend this visit.

8. Yasmin At Kong Heng

Lorong Panglima, Behind The Old Block, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/yasminatkongheng
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Yasmin At Kong Heng

Yasmin Ahmad's commercials and movies struck a chord with many a local (and more than a few from abroad) for their honest portrayal of the beauty of everyday Malaysian life. She showed us ordinary, flawed human beings who are capable of being extraordinary - of achieving great things and great happiness, because love and kinship triumph above all else. It is our ultimate goal to propagate this spirit of universal harmony through Yasmin's philosophies that she channelled through her many works. If life imitates art as well as the other way round, we can think of no better purpose to establish an outlet for such artistic expressions to flourish freely. THE YASMIN AHMAD MUSEUM: Yasmin At Kong Heng A resource centre as well as unconventional 'museum' curated with the objective of educating and inspiring others to write film or commercial scripts of their own. It is a small but flexible space where the late Yasmin Ahmad's spirit, love, wisdom and sense of humour can continue inspiring the next generation. The location of Kong Heng in Ipoh was chosen for its proximity to many of the locales where Yasmin shot her famous films. It will not be a conventional museum for a 'dead person's things' or stagnant archives with permanent plaques. Instead, Yasmin At Kong Heng is an evolving space with content that is refreshed every 6 months to 1 year. Yasmin's life's work - whether in film, poetry, photography, TV and even print advertising - will be shared in a "newseum" that inspires and springboards new talent and ideas. And, in the near future, we want to make it a place for local creative talent to shine - from students and aspiring filmmakers to new artists who need an exhibition space.

Reviewed By aryl_je - Rawang, Malaysia

Located at the basement of the bookstore, the space dedicated to the late Yasmin Ahmad. It showcased some of her photography as well as masterpiece. May Allah Bless Her Soul.

49 Jalan Market, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia +60 18-579 0492 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/MWAGallery/
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Miniature Wonders Art Gallery

We're promoting art and culture with our miniature figurine and scenery through more understanding about history.

Reviewed By AnnT364 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

From the moment we stepped into the place, we were taken in by these little scenes depicting the life and culture of the common people, soldiers and royalty from ancient China. All the figures are made from dough and the attention to details is simply amazing! The buildings and other structures are made from other materials such as cardboard, wood, plastic or anything that works. Very educative. Free admission to view the displays on the ground level and RM5 to see more upstairs. Highly recommended.

10. Perak Tong Cave Temple

6 Km's North of Ipoh on road to Jalan Kuala Kangsar, Kawasan Perindustrian Tasek, Ipoh 31400 Malaysia
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4.0 based on 452 reviews

Perak Tong Cave Temple

Reviewed By sunithaUK - Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Quite a surprise. Tucked away behind a big Chinese temple is a huge cavernous cave. It houses a very serene Buddha and many other statues of Buddha and Chinese Gods. The paintings on the wall are very beautiful. There are many stalactites and stalagmites with water drips. There is a steep stair case taking you to the summit only for the fit ones. Worth a visit.

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