Ipoh
The Perak state capital, Ipoh, is not just known for its limestone hills, bean sprouts (taugeh) and flat rice noodles (sar hor fun). In the 19th century and the early part of the 20th, Ipoh was known as the town of tin miners. However, when you speak of Ipoh City today, the first thing that pops into many minds would be the great food and the beautiful gardens.
Once a small kampong that was rich in tin, the city grew even bigger after the trade ended. Unlike some towns that became deserted after the tin mining industry died, Ipoh flourished and was awarded city status a number of years ago.
Now, Ipoh bustles with activity from education to social to commerce and construction. The hub for the state of Perak, Ipoh has seen its citizens’ lifestyle remain calm and steady despite the rapid growth of their surroundings. One very memorable thing about Ipoh is the great food. All sorts of cooking styles can be found here, many of them brought in by the Chinese from the southern provinces and mixed with local flavours.
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