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Ipoh Analysis

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Ipoh is the capital of the state of Perak in Malaysia as well as one of the largest cities in the country. At one time this city was one of the most important cities in the world since it was the center of the world’s tin industry. Today it has become an important tourism destination. There are many lovely and wonderful sights in and around Ipoh. 70% of the city’s population is of Chinese origin. Built in 1909, the Birch Memorial Clock Tower has a 6ft. 6in. bell. It honors the memory of James W.W. Birch, who was Perak’s first British resident. He was murdered in 1875 at Pasir Salak by local Malay chiefs. The friezes on the clock tower illustrate the growth of civilization and feature figures like Moses, Buddha, Shakespeare and Charles Darwin. …show more content…

The name literally translates as the Rock of Heavenly Spirits. The temple’s main compound is adorned with lots of statues in different designs such as various animal figures, deities and other characters from Chinese folklore. In the garden in front you can see colorful statues of characters from Chinese mythology like the Monkey King from the classic tale “Journey to the West”. Gunung Lang Recreational Park opened in October 2000. It is divided into two sections and has a lake. It was designed around a scenic backdrop of limestone hills. It’s main highlights are the man-made cascading waterfalls atop of a limestone hill, a 2km boardwalk over the swamp and look-out towers. There is a children’s playground, a campsite, a mini zoo, a prayer room and washrooms. To reach the park you take a boat ride from the jetty. The Rafflesia Species was named after M. Cantley the curator of the Singapore Botanic Gardens (1880-1886). To get to see this amazing species you have to take a lorry. Trekking takes about one hour and thirty minutes to the Rafflesia. It is found near a little village on Ulu Geroh around 12km from Gopeng, near Ipoh. Perak Ulu Geroh is surrounded by durian orchards, rubber and oil palm estates, kampungs and forest reserves. You’ll need a Semai Orang Asli guide to trek through the jungle to where the Rafflesia

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