Places worth the detour in Ipoh

11 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Ipoh, Malaysia, across 5 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (5). Best known: Sultan Idris Shah Mosque. 11 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites5 Museums & culture3 Ruins & the uncanny1 Built landmarks1 Fun & leisure1

All 11, ranked 11

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Sultan Idris Shah Mosque

Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem

Mosque in Malaysia

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2.Gua Tambun

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Neolithic rock art in Malaysia

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3.Muhammadiah Mosque

Sacred sites · 21st century · Hidden gem

Mosque in Kinta, Perak, Malaysia

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4.Geological Museum

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Museum in Kinta, Perak, Malaysia

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5.Darul Ridzuan Museum

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Museum in Kinta, Perak, Malaysia

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6.Town Padang Mosque

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Ipoh, Malaysia

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7.Arulmigu Maha Muthu Mariamman Thevasthanam

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Hindu temple in Perak, Malaysia

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8.Kek Look Seah Temple

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Chinese temple in Taman Happy of Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

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9.Birch Memorial Clock Tower

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Clock tower in Kinta, Perak, Malaysia

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10.Lost World of Tambun

Fun & leisure · 21st century · Hidden gem

Water park in Kinta, Perak, Malaysia

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11.Han Chin Pet Soo

Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem

Hakka tin mining museum in Ipoh, Malaysia

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