Kong Heng Square Artisan Market

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During the colonial era, these walls formed the city's large single shop block. Today a cluster of craft stalls has sprung up around this light-flooded atrium in Ipoh's old town. Don't miss pausing to slurp an ice ball at Bits & Bobs (RM5) or browsing the cutesy pachyderm-themed purses and trinkets at Why Not Elephants.

Other colourful independent sellers here include Ipoh Craftnerds and Living Art, peddling everything from quirky jewellery and handmade postcards to antique suitcases and crockery.

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2. Han Chin Pet Soo

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3. Town Hall

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Ipoh’s gleaming white town hall dates back to 1916 and is a popular spot for wedding-photo shoots. Visitors are often allowed to wander inside; the upper…

4. Courthouse

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Ipoh’s courthouse was completed in 1928 by AB Hubback, the same architect who designed Ipoh’s train station and the town hall.

5. Masjid India Muslim

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Built in the Mughal style in 1908 for the local Indian population, this mosque has an attractive, lacey, green-and-white design. Only Muslims are allowed…

6. St Michael’s Institution

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7. Masjid Panglima Kinta

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8. Train Station

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