The Breakfast Place: CONG YIN PORK NOODLES
It’s a family-run shop, the main hands behind the stoves are the husband and wife, and the children do mainly the ordering and serving. Therefore, you would find two cooking and preparation stations on both side at the shop front.
Pork noodles are popular almost in any area of Malaysia, you could find it in many food courts and kopitiams (Chinese coffee shop). Besides the extremely good taste, Cong Yin’s pork noodles aren’t any special compared to others. For achieving a good taste, it only needs fresh ingredients and long-hour simmered soup, and Cong Yin has got both. That’s why Cong Yin is really popular locally, especially during breakfast time.
If you’re craving for a good bowl of pork noodle, then Cong Yin would be your stop for breakfast or lunch.
Recommended Food
Pork Noodle RM 5 per bowl
Fried Dumpling RM 2 per plate
Find Cong Yin
No. 39, Lebuh Taman Ipoh,
Taman Ipoh Selatan,
31400 Ipoh, Perak.
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Contact Cong Yin
Mobile: +6016-592 8668
Mobile: +6017-583 9553
Business Hours
7:30am – 2:30pm, daily
The Visiting Spot: PERAK TONG
My last trip to Perak Tong was more than 10 years ago, and that didn’t even leave me any memorable sight of the cave temple. But this time, I had really enjoyed everything.
The cave interior features more than 200 pieces of calligraphies and murals, those were the masterpieces of famous artists from all over the world.
The staircase leading to the peak, is pretty steep and narrow, especially the last stretch of steps approaching the pagoda where you could view the entire Ipoh City. On the way up to the peak, you’d find several pagodas situated in various spots. Those are the good spots for a short rest.
We took more than 30 minutes to reach the peak. Although we’re sweating and craving for an energy bar, but as the incredible panoramic view opened up right before our eyes, all the exhaustion had flown away.
It would be better that the temple management could place some signs to show the way up to the peak, because I almost got myself lost and walked on a wrong path leading to nowhere, luckily I made a ‘U’ turn soon enough.
Perak Tong suffered a rockfall early this year, and it was just re-opened in July. During our visit in mid September, I didn’t see any safety measures taken within the compound, I hope the cave is still safe to visit for visitors.
Opening Hours: 9am – 6pm
Admission: Free
Contact No.: -
Direction to Perak Tong
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The Lunch Place: RESTAURANT AUN LOKE
This simple restaurant is along the trunk road going to Pokok Assam, and it can be easily spotted.
The food is great, but not the environment. The restaurant is just sat aside the road, so there’s no proper parking space. Cars are side-parked along the road, so finding parking would be a headache during peak time.
Recommended Dishes
Curry Fish Head
Baked Salted Chicken
Fried Bean Sprouts
Omelette
Fried Bean Curd Skin Rolls
Find Aun Loke
Lot 160, Jalan Pokok Assam,
34000 Taiping, Perak.
Contact Aun Loke
Tel: +605-807 9660
Mobile: +6016-536 2657
Business Hours
12:00 noon – 8:30pm, daily
Sightseeing in Taiping: A HERITAGE WALK
Taiping town is quite small and concentrating. In the town centre, the roads were laid in grid formation, and the 2 main roads, also parallel roads are Jalan Kota (Kota Road) and Jalan Taming Sari (Main Road). Even if you’re not good with direction, you just need to remember these 2 roads, then you could always turn back on these roads.
Post & Telegraph Office
Town Rest House
Capitan Chung Keng Kooi’s Townhouse
Most of the old and heritage buildings are in town centre and within walking distance, so walking on foot would be a good way to take a closer look on these heritage buildings. Spending an afternoon strolling around town would be sufficient, and here’s the suggested route:-
You can park your car at Taiping Government Offices, where would be your start and end point, and then you can follow the route below.
1. Start: Taiping Government Offices (Jalan Kota)
2. Cantonese Association & Temple for The Immortal Girl (Jalan Tokong)
3. Guan Hin Chan (19 Cross Street No. 4)
4. Police Station/Clocktower (Jalan Kota)
5. Taiping Market (Market Square)
6. Tseng Lung Hakka Association (Jalan Pasar)
7. King Edward VII School (Jalan Stesen)
8. Town Rest House (Jalan Stesen)
9. Post & Telegraph Office (Jalan Stesen)
10. Capitan Chung Keng Kooi’s Townhouse (Jalan Barrack), it’s now Bee Poh Antique Shop.
11. Shun-Te Hui Kuan (Jalan Kota)
12. End: Taiping Government Offices (Jalan Kota)
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Place to Stay in Taiping: FLEMINGTON HOTEL
This hotel is the latest addition to Taiping town, it sits right by Taiping Lake, and occupies the nicest spot of Taiping.
Hotel Lobby
Raintree Cafe
The hotel is chic and in style, and it has soon become the most happening hang out spot for the locals. There are 2 restaurants housed in the hotel, Raintree Cafe and Hu Jing Ge Chinese Restaurant. If you prefer something local or fusion, then Raintree would be your choice. On the other hand, Hu Jing Ge is the best option for family dinner which offers the best Cantonese cuisine in town.
Lake View Executive Suite
The rooms are really comfy and spacious, and it has everything a traveler needs. The rooms with the lake view are much more better than the ones facing the housing area. So, next time you check in to this hotel, remember to ask for a lake view room.
There are a swimming pool and a bar called Skybar on the roof top. The swimming pool faces the west, so here becomes the best sunset spot.
A great vacation always begins with a great stay, and Flemington is one of the best in Taiping.
Find Flemington
No. 1, Jalan Semanea Saman,
34000 Taiping, Perak.
Contact Flemington
Tel: +605-820 7777
Fax: +605-808 0177
Official Website
http://www.flemingtonhotel.com.my/
A Special Note to: HARRY HO – our special guide in Ipoh
During our short 2 and a half days in Ipoh, luckily we had Harry to bring us around and show us the places he knows. I know it was a tiring 2-day schedule for you, and you’re trying your very best to cope with us.
You told me that you spent more than 10 years to deal with your disability caused by an accident, and that was indeed a painful process. Now, you’ve already proven that your disability only stays on your physique, and not your heart.
I wish you well and happy, and hope to see you soon.
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