Ipoh: From The Tin Rush To Hot Spot Tourism

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Like the gold rush of California, in the east side of the globe, the tin rush early last century, brought in an influx of laborers belonging to many races and cultures from the neighboring Asian countries making Ipoh a melting pot of cultures and traditions. Many who came down as laborers, later turned settlers and made fortunes, built opulent town houses and made Ipoh home. These houses that the early settlers built lie mostly in the old town area. It is still voted as the best city in Malaysia to spend a retired life in peace due to its laidback, old world charm and feel that is unmatched by any other in this part of the world.

If you are a vacationer on your heel, there are places around Ipoh where one day trips would suffice to imbibe the charm of the place. Ninety five kilometers to the north of Ipoh ‘Great Peace' is the Chinese meaning of the word Taiping, a pleasant and moderate town known for its scenic Lake Gardens, quaint colonial era buildings and cool, refreshing atmosphere. Near by is the town of Kamunting which was made famous by the discovery of tin, and was the starting point from the country's first ...
... railway line which ran from Taiping to Port Weld, 40 kilometers from Ipoh. Another star attraction is the River Terrapin Breeding Center where the some endangered species of freshwater tortoise are conserved and it could prove to be a rare sighting if you were lucky. Lumut, 86 kilometers southwest of Ipoh on the coast has a pleasant beach of its own where the annual Pesta Laut Lumut or the ‘Lumut Sea Festival' is held with sea-sport competitions, cultural shows and fun fairs.

If you are a knowledgeable traveler to Ipoh, you wouldn't miss the food-part of Ipoh. Whether it is curry noodle, dim sum, Ipoh Kway Teow, or Ipoh white coffee, you would find a lot of stalls selling the same menu along the streets, though it would be best to opt for shops where the locals tend to make a beeline for. Places like Lou Wong & Onn Kee gets pretty busy from late evening onwards. Ipoh old town is especially famous for the original white coffee, which most tourists do not miss either.

What ever kind of traveler you are, whether for business or for pleasure and relaxation, it is ideal to make your hotel reservations in advance, as during the summer months rooms tend to fill up quickly. Choose inexpensive but clean and high-feel premium hotels that offer good service as well as other modern amenities, like the highly rated Regalodge Hotel. One advantage of booking your stay in Regalodge is that it is just 15 minutes from Ipoh Sultan Azlan Shah Airport. For the business traveler staying at Regalodge who is short on time, there cannot be a better stay as it is connected to all the important business nerve centers. For the tourist who is more shopping inclined, Parkson Ipoh Perade the famed shopping centre of the city is just few minutes away walking distance from this stay. Choices of room include standard, superior, deluxe, executive suites and regal suites, in a total of 86 guest rooms and 8 suites which are card accessed. Rooms at Regalodge Ipoh come in a selection of twin or double bed, with visitors having to choose from bathtubs or shower with separate toilet and sinks. Security card entry/exit access system with complimentary in-room wireless Internet service is a common feature in all rooms.

Author is the owner of Regalodge Hotel Ipoh. Regalodge boasts the finest Ipoh service apartment in this planet. The author is an expert in writing articles about Ipoh service apartment and Ipoh hotel.