Ipoh

Notable spots

• 🍜

  Old Town cafes

  Food

  Birthplace of Malaysia's famous white coffee.

• 📍

  Sam Poh Tong cave temple

  Landmark

• 🏯

  Kellie's Castle

  History

Best months: Feb, Jun and Jul

👕 Ipoh in Oct: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.