Pohon Epu or Pokok Ipoh in the compound of Ipoh Train StationBreak from my travelogue of Siem Reap and Bangkok.
Welcome to Ipoh - the town that built on Tin, famous for its white coffee and one of the most scenic town in Malaysia. Ipoh was established around 1800; first started as small village at the banks of Kinta river.
From left : St Michael's Institution - established by St John Baptist De La Salle, Indian-Muslim Community Mosque - built around 1900's.
Thanks to Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham - the first Resident General of the Federated Malay Stetes that put fourth the establishment of Ipoh Sanitary Board, the development of Ipoh city become more systematic thus attracted major British companies to invest in Ipoh.
The city was taken it's name from 'pohon epu' or nowadays known as 'pokok ipoh' that famous for its poisonous sap used by Orang Asli to coat their darts.
Ipoh nowadays become the capital state of Perak, famous for its beautiful surroundings and tasty foods. Lucky for me to have a chance to appreciate its beauty.
Welcome to Ipoh - the town that built on Tin, famous for its white coffee and one of the most scenic town in Malaysia. Ipoh was established around 1800; first started as small village at the banks of Kinta river.
From left : St Michael's Institution - established by St John Baptist De La Salle, Indian-Muslim Community Mosque - built around 1900's.
Thanks to Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham - the first Resident General of the Federated Malay Stetes that put fourth the establishment of Ipoh Sanitary Board, the development of Ipoh city become more systematic thus attracted major British companies to invest in Ipoh.
Kellie's Castle and the Kellas House - this ruined castle / mansion was built by William Kellie Smith dedicated for his wife, Agnes. Unfortunately this massive mansion unfinished due to the death of its owner of pneumonia and the spread of Spanish flu virus among the workers.
The city was taken it's name from 'pohon epu' or nowadays known as 'pokok ipoh' that famous for its poisonous sap used by Orang Asli to coat their darts.
From left - Ipoh Train Station, District Council of Kinta Barat's office - once the residency of Sir Frank Swettenham when he was British Resident of Perak.
Ipoh nowadays become the capital state of Perak, famous for its beautiful surroundings and tasty foods. Lucky for me to have a chance to appreciate its beauty.
Tempurung limestone cave - one of the oldest cave in Peninsular Malaysia
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