Eco Nature Travel

Do you know how old is the limestone hills in Ipoh? I think even the Malaysian didn’t realise that Malaysia has some of the biggest and longest caves in the world. Some of these caves are archaeological sites, Some of it are beautiful with stalagmites and stalactites. If you ask me what is so special about Ipoh? Well, if you catch a Malaysian, there will give you many answers like…the food like “Dim Sum”, “Bean Sprout Chicken Noodles” and pomelos. Some may even tell you that Ipoh girls are pretty….Don’t you think so? Well, there’s something that many locals have neglected…

Ipoh is also known as the Hill City. You can see many limestone hills after two hours drive along the North South highway from KL. You will then see many limestone hills and that is the landmark of Ipoh city. Ipoh does not famous for its food or girls but its natural surrounding of the city. i.e: limestone hills. You will be able to see a number of Chinese temples when you proceed to Ipoh town from the Simpang Pulai exit.

I born and grown up in Ipoh. I have visited all these places since young but never appreciate or wonder why and how all these temple was there? I just know that it was there even before I was born….

There are three or four temples built in the limestone hills…that tell us how early the ancient Chinese culture in the city. I am not sure the actual age of these caves but  these limestone hills were formed at least hundred years ago.

Don’t you think that the people in Ipoh should be proud of the formation of these limestone hills? Hope they treasure it for these natural heritage that they have and preserve it for the future generation.

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