From our front desk

The D Eastern guide to Ipoh

Practical, checked advice for your stay in Ipoh: what to eat, where to park, how to get here, and what's on.

1. 01Ipoh Food Map: places to eat within walking distance of D Eastern

   Where to eat near central Ipoh on foot - white coffee kopitiams, bean sprout chicken, dim sum, the night market and Little India, with distances.

2. 02Where to park in Ipoh Old Town

   How street parking works in Ipoh (Park@Perak app, 8am–6pm, free Sundays), Old Town car parks, busy times, and parking free at D Eastern then walking.

3. 03Ipoh in 1, 2 or 3 days (starting from D Eastern)

   A practical 1, 2 or 3-day Ipoh itinerary: Old Town food and heritage on foot, cave temples and Kellie's Castle, then Lost World or Kuala Kangsar.

4. 04KL to Ipoh: train, bus or car

   How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh by ETS train, express bus or car, with journey times, typical fares and the last leg into town.

5. 05Singapore to Ipoh: flights, driving and buses

   How to travel from Singapore to Ipoh by Scoot flight, car or coach, with journey times, typical fares and tips for Chinese New Year.

6. 06Ipoh and Perak events calendar 2027

   Month-by-month 2027 calendar of Ipoh and Perak festivals, public holidays and Malaysian and Singapore school holidays, with the dates to book early.

7. 07Ipoh's cave temples: Sam Poh Tong, Kek Lok Tong and Perak Tong

   Ipoh's three best-known cave temples, plus Kallumalai for Thaipusam: history, hours, free entry, dress code and how to get there by Grab.

8. 08Durian season in Perak: when and where to eat durian near Ipoh

   When durian is in season in Perak, the growing areas near Ipoh, how orchard visits and durian buffets work, rough prices and durian etiquette.

9. 09Ipoh with kids: a family guide

   Family days out in Ipoh, from Lost World of Tambun and Gunung Lang to Kellie's Castle and the cave temples, with prices, closing days and holiday tips.

10. 10A self-guided Ipoh heritage walk from D Eastern

    A 2–3 hour self-guided walk through Ipoh Old Town - Concubine Lane, Han Chin Pet Soo, the Zacharevic murals, HSBC, the clock tower and the railway station.

11. 11Ipoh white coffee: what it is and where to drink it

    What Ipoh white coffee is, how it began in the tin-mining era, and the Old Town kopitiams where you can still drink it, a short walk from central Ipoh.

12. 12Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) to Ipoh city: Grab, taxi and bus

    How to get from Ipoh's Sultan Azlan Shah Airport to the city centre by Grab, taxi or bus, with journey times and tips.

Itineraries and day trips

• Ipoh in 2 days: a food weekend from D Eastern
• Ipoh in 5 days: the city plus the best day trips
• Kuala Kangsar day trip from Ipoh: trains, sights and timings
• Cameron Highlands day trip from Ipoh: drive, tea and what to expect
• Gopeng day trip from Ipoh: rafting, Gua Tempurung and a tin-mining town
• Lost World of Tambun: tickets, hours and hot springs (day trip from Ipoh)
• Kellie's Castle, Batu Gajah: history, hours, tickets and a half-day plan from Ipoh
• Pangkor Island day trip from Ipoh: Lumut ferry, beaches and timings
• Iversen's Ipoh: an Art Deco architecture walk from the hotel he designed

Good to know

• Does D Eastern Hotel have parking?
• Does D Eastern Hotel serve breakfast?
• What are the check-in and check-out times at D Eastern Hotel?
• Does D Eastern Hotel have family rooms and extra beds?
• How far is D Eastern Hotel from Ipoh Old Town?
• What taxes and charges apply at D Eastern Hotel?
• Is there a deposit at D Eastern Hotel, and how can I pay?
• Can I bring my pet to D Eastern Hotel?
• Is D Eastern Hotel accessible? Is there a lift?
• Does D Eastern Hotel have free WiFi? Can I work from my room?
• Can I leave my luggage at D Eastern Hotel before check-in or after check-out?
• Is D Eastern Hotel non-smoking?