YMCA Ipoh Hostel
NO. 211, JALAN RAJA MUSA AZIZ, 30300 IPOH, PERAK DARUL RIDZUAN
YMCA Ipoh Hostel. Welcome to your home away from home in Ipoh a great accommodation for budget travellers looking for a cool place to stay. The YMCA...
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About IPOH
City Ipoh In Malaysia- Colonial Reminisces at its Best
Ipoh, the capital of the State Perak, is famous for its spectacular colonial architecture and edifices lining the streets. The booming tin mining industrial hub of Ipoh is better known for its fine dining options, ethnic cuisine and lively street markets and hawkers. Majority of the population of this city is Chinese.
Accommodation Options
Ipoh has a variety of accommodation options including budget hotels, star hotels, apartments, B & B, campsites, resorts and youth hostels. The city is safe with no crime history and you can choose the accommodation options to suit your tastes.
There are accommodation options near the city centre or near the harbour and the hinterlands. Most of the hostels are neat and clean and provide fresh linen, security lockers, towel hires, parking facility and luggage storage facility among others.
History
Ipoh city was set up in the 1820s on the banks of the Kinta River and with the tin mining industry set up by the British, this city shot into prominence. Ipoh was invaded by the Japanese in 1941, when it was made the capital of the State of Perak and even after the liberation by the British forces, it continued to be the State capital.
Popular Places
Ipoh ensures a quiet and enjoyable holiday as this city remains largely unexplored unlike the many other popular cities in Malaysia. The limestone cave temples made of natural calcite deposits which acquire eerie shapes like cone, or spheres are essential stopovers. The Victorian style Birch Memorial Clock Tower is another famous land mark of this city.
Getting Around
The Ipoh travel guide features buses and taxis as the popular modes of transport. However getting a right bus to major tourist spots is cumbersome as these are scattered all over the city. The best possible way to explore the city would be in a taxi. The fares need to be negotiated as the taxis do not run on metered fares.
Places of Entertainment
The city has some of the oldest gardens and park in Malaysia. The Polo grounds and the sprawling Japanese Garden are especially popular among the tourists. In case you are looking for the thrills and spills of water rides the lagoon theme park, the first of its kind in this city is a great stopover. Ipoh is famous for its cafes and restaurants that serve lip smacking delicacies at unbeatable prices. There are exciting shopping options as well. Ipoh does not brag about a happening nightlife; still there are some clubs where you can enjoy your drinks and enjoy the company of women.
Currency
Ringgit (MYR) is the official monetary unit in this city and each MYR is divided into 100 sen (cents). Currency exchange can be made in Banks or foreign exchange counters and the latest exchange can be obtained from the internet or financial news bulletins.
Group accommodation in Ipoh | Cheap Hostels & Budget Hotels
Ipoh, the capital of the State Perak, is famous for its spectacular colonial architecture and edifices lining the streets. The booming tin mining industrial hub of Ipoh is better known for its fine dining options, ethnic cuisine and lively street markets and hawkers. Majority of the population of this city is Chinese.
Accommodation Options
Ipoh has a variety of accommodation options including budget hotels, star hotels, apartments, B & B, campsites, resorts and youth hostels. The city is safe with no crime history and you can choose the accommodation options to suit your tastes.
There are accommodation options near the city centre or near the harbour and the hinterlands. Most of the hostels are neat and clean and provide fresh linen, security lockers, towel hires, parking facility and luggage storage facility among others.
History
Ipoh city was set up in the 1820s on the banks of the Kinta River and with the tin mining industry set up by the British, this city shot into prominence. Ipoh was invaded by the Japanese in 1941, when it was made the capital of the State of Perak and even after the liberation by the British forces, it continued to be the State capital.
Popular Places
Ipoh ensures a quiet and enjoyable holiday as this city remains largely unexplored unlike the many other popular cities in Malaysia. The limestone cave temples made of natural calcite deposits which acquire eerie shapes like cone, or spheres are essential stopovers. The Victorian style Birch Memorial Clock Tower is another famous land mark of this city.
Getting Around
The Ipoh travel guide features buses and taxis as the popular modes of transport. However getting a right bus to major tourist spots is cumbersome as these are scattered all over the city. The best possible way to explore the city would be in a taxi. The fares need to be negotiated as the taxis do not run on metered fares.
Places of Entertainment
The city has some of the oldest gardens and park in Malaysia. The Polo grounds and the sprawling Japanese Garden are especially popular among the tourists. In case you are looking for the thrills and spills of water rides the lagoon theme park, the first of its kind in this city is a great stopover. Ipoh is famous for its cafes and restaurants that serve lip smacking delicacies at unbeatable prices. There are exciting shopping options as well. Ipoh does not brag about a happening nightlife; still there are some clubs where you can enjoy your drinks and enjoy the company of women.
Currency
Ringgit (MYR) is the official monetary unit in this city and each MYR is divided into 100 sen (cents). Currency exchange can be made in Banks or foreign exchange counters and the latest exchange can be obtained from the internet or financial news bulletins.
Group accommodation in Ipoh | Cheap Hostels & Budget Hotels
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