Good Morning , Concubine Lane !

          Concubine lane constituted the red light area in Ipoh. In Cantonese, they were known as First , Second and Third Concubine lane. It was the place that the concubines live. They could not live at the same house with the men futhermore did not hold any position in the men’s family. It is truly a pitiful story for a young lady which is a concubine with rich men.

This is the First Concubine lane that you can go and visit at Ipoh

 

 The Second Concubine lane is beside the First Concubine lane

Don’t forget to go to the Third Concubine lane to take a look.

          However , I think that is really an excellent place to take photograph in light of the fact that there are such a large number of delightful and significant scene . We stay at there a lot of time to visit this place and take a lot of  lovely photograph. It is truly a brilliant place.

Feel free to take any interesting photo with your friend.

Don’t forget to take the photo with the beautiful wingmill.

          Remember to taste the famous Tou Fu Hua there . It is really delicious and must eat when you go Concubine Lane . We have been taste the Teow Chew Tou Fu Hua and it taste so smooth and you can’t overlook the flavorful taste. I have been regret that I didn’t taste another favour .

This is the shop of the Tou Fu Hua.

Most Famous food in the shop which is Teow Chew Tou Fu Hua.

        I felt that exceptionally drained on the grounds that we withdraw at the early morning and have stroll for quite a while to visit the distinctive intrigued place in Ipoh, for example, Gaharu Tea Valley , Heritage Walk , Kellie's Castle and more . When we arrived Concubine Lane , there are huge number and hard to walk . However , we didn't be impact since Concubine Lane is truly a wonderful place that will make the general population don't hesitate to take photograph.

We step on the road and take the fascinating photo.

30/7/2016 Friday

Ong Ching 

The Beauty of "Qing Xin Ling"

Hey , everyone today we will recommend you guys the place that must go in Perak which is Qing Xin Ling Leisure and Cultural Village which is located in 22A, Persiaran Pinggir Rapat 5A, Taman Saikat, 31350, Ipoh, Perak Persiaran Pinggir Rapat 5a Taman Saikat 31350 Ipoh, Perak. Its operate daily from 10 in the morning to 5.30 afternoon. It only cost you RM6 for entrance fees but you can spend the whole day joyful with your family and friends inside.

This will be the first scene you saw when you enter to Qing Xin Ling

Qing Xin Ling is a breathtaking place that can let you enjoy your time and relax when you get into it. It is surround with mountain and small artificial lake. It is a best place that you can release stress, take photo with nice enviroment.

The Moment when we discover Qing Xin Ling and have a group photo with Grub&Gulp!

Our Group Photo in Qing Xin Ling

Other than that it is also a place full of cultural and natural with antique collection beyond 1960. When you step into Qing Xin Ling, it will bring you back to old times, bring you back ti your childhood memories once again. They have a "time tunnel" , which is a journey that back to old times. They also provided some tricycle and also some bicycle for us to have a cycle inside.

When they are having fun with the bicycle

 Besides, we are also having a visit to the place that "orang asli" live in the past and also know about their living style. We also can saw some goose and goats that show Qing Xin Ling really a natural places that worth to visit. Last but not least , there are alot of small house that makes of wood inside QingXinLing which is "rumah atap" in the old times.

The group photo in "orang asli" area

Our group member are having a ride in old time train

The old houses

As a conclusion , Qing Xin Ling is really a nice place to visit , if you all have leisure times please bring along your friend and family to this beautiful places.


27/7/2016 , Wednesday
Kong Jia Hui

Art Street

Heritage Walk - Art Street

The day when we went to Ipoh, a friend who stayed at Ipoh introduced us to Heritage Walk. When we reach to this place, we thought it just an old place that very hunted but actually it not. This is a place that very suitable to walk a long the way especially with your family, friends and your love one. It’s a place with the art street that fill with a lot of warm kind of drawing that remind us to our surrounding.

This picture shows a childhood game called "Hide-and-Seek"

The art wall that I remember deeply is the drawing that show a little kids with that remind us to silence. Actually the drawing not telling us to keep silent but it shows our popular childhood game which is “Hide-and-seek”.

This picture shows an old man use his trishaw to put the items he collect for recycle purpose.

While for this picture it shows an old man collects some big black plastic bags and some recyclable items on a trishaw. The picture that remind us the meaning of hardworking. There is a man that collect the old thing to be sell in a way to get the money.

This drawing will remind us to our childhood the day we spend time with our friends during childhood. It also reminded us the past time of the people and their life.

Wednesday, 27 July 2016

By Ong Hui Ying =)

Concubine Lane

This place is full of memory and  nostalgic , the road have delicious food and many souvenir handmade. A walk down memory lane , its refreshing and reinvigorate my memory of the nostalgic time. It was full of blithe and mirth to visit this memorable little Concubine Lane. It is worth to explore this such an uncertain experience as well as it's bring benefits to you to get along well with your families and friends to enhanced unconditional love.
Beside selling souvenir handmade items , food such as candies , tau fu fah , soya bean milk , ice cream , ice ball and so on. It also provide some titbits , and some place are available to visit on second floor with antique decoration which is great opportunity to take photo photos with your families and friends to enjoy the local street delicacy and culture of Ipoh folk. Concubine Lane has became a tourist trap it provide a various well known desert along the lane and local snacks make this an interesting place a must do and walk at least you won't purchased anything.

The upper floor , you will see many antique decoration items while the lower floor are selling some souvenir items

Next street with nice shop , I have went to a handicraft shops that also sell heart shape cotton candy.

This cotton candy are nice to taste and its good to take some photo to keep as souvenir . The seller are quite expect and capable to make any shape you've requested such as flower shape with different kinds of color .

Its totally good feel and good remember to spend this quality time with your families and friends. Your parents sure will be excited and enjoy a lot and telling story about their past time. It will make you feel more closer with your family , going back back to this precious memory and grow together with them through this memory. Its LOVE. Good feel , good remember , good time , good memory.

Don't forget to visit and explore this sweet memory experience in Concubine Lane

Sunday, 24 July 2016
By Chow Tzehou :)

History about Heritage Walk.

The History Of The Glorious Heritage Walk In Ipoh

My Ipoh Heritage Walk is a leisurely stroll around the compact and historic old town area of Ipoh. The walk is approximately about 4 miles long but it can be altered depending on your energy levels.

In just over 130 years Ipoh transformed into a 
bustling metropolis it is today, the fourth largest city in Malaysia with a population of over 700,000.

The changes in ipoh city started around 1880 and lasted until the 1930s, largely on the back of tin mining and it became known as the town that tin built. The tin rush drew in hordes of migrants, mostly Chinese, many of whom went on to build substantial fortunes.

This wealth is reflected in the architecture of the period and many fine buildings remain in the old part of the city, west of the River Kinta, and are covered in this Ipoh Heritage Walk.

There's a few components in heritage walk, which is St.Michael's institution, Majestic Hotel, Town Hall, Birch Memorial, Chartered Bank, Straits Trading, Mercantile Bank, Perak Hydro, the famous High court, Ipoh Club, Museum Darul Ridzuan, Padang Mosque, FMS Restaurant and not forgetting the St.John's Church. 

Thursday, July 21,2016.
By: YEOH KAI QIAN.

                                    "The Great Wall of Gopeng" which is the entrance of the Gaharu Tea Valley

We decided to visit to a place where we can take a breath of fresh air to relax, while appreciating the history behind it-the Gaharu Tea Valley which is located in Gopeng, Perak. In Gaharu Tea Valley, there are 3 uniqueness that attract visitors to visit the tea valley.

The uniqueness of Gaharu Tea Valley is “The Great Wall of Gopeng” a 3m high wall surrounding the whole are of Gaharu Tea Valley to keep the plantation safe from any possible invaders especially from wild animals. The entrance of the Gaharu Tea Valley-“The Great Wall if Gopeng” is a beautifully landscaped fortress is resembling the Great Wall of China which is located in Beijing,China.

Gaharu is commonly known as Agarwood, it is also know as Aloewood, Eaglewood, Oud or Jinko in different part of world. In Arabian and Chinese cultures, the Gaharu wood has played a major role because the Gaharu wood id considered to be the nature valuable wood because of its health benefits and it is also an essential oil. So, regarding to forest, a natural treasure is known as the “Wood of Gods.”

 Next, we had visited is a part of the Gaharu Tea Valley which is named as Hugging Park. There is a legend about a remaining 20 year old Gaharu tree trunk is if someone who hugs the tree it supposed to bring you a good luck. To make this tour more interesting, there are colourful animals are painted. It looks like they are hugging the trees.Furthermore, the art painted at trees is more attractive to visitors so this has become the uniqueness of Hugging Park in the valley. Also, the adorable pictures on the trees have become a strength to people who wants to hug the trees. 

           A tiger was painted on the trees which is located in the Hugging Park of the valley.

Other than that, the last place that we visit is the Rainbow's Craft which is located in Lover's Park. There is also a Lover’s Tree in the park. The darker tree is resembling a man is pursuing the lady (white tree). As the name infers, two of the trees growth beside to each other, it seems like they are hugging each other. So there’s had a decent importance in the couple’s relationship. So, most of the couples will come tho take a look in Gaharu Tea Valley for the Lover's Tree.

                The rainbow's craft in Lovers Park of the Valley. There are 7 colours along the stairs.

Other than that, the last place that we visit is the Rainbow's Craft which is located in Lover's Park. There is also a Lover’s Tree in the park. The darker tree is resembling a man is pursuing the lady (white tree). As the name infers, two of the trees growth beside to each other, it seems like they are hugging each other. So there’s had a decent importance in the couple’s relationship. So, most of the couples will come tho take a look in Gaharu Tea Valley for the Lover's Tree.

The entrance is free, but to ramble around this expansive plantation, to pay fee which is RM 10 for adults and RM 5 for children per person for the van ticket that provided by Gaharu Tea Valley Company will be taking you to a place famous for its scenic around the estate  in 20 minute.

This place is located in Gopeng which is between Kampar and Ipoh. It takes around 30 minutes drive from Kampar to arrive to the destination. Do drop by this wonderful tourism because it was as the first organic tea valley in Malaysia. 

Published by : Su Zhen
Wednesday, July 13,2016

A Beautiful Encounter @ Gaharu Tea Valley

Have you all heard something about Gaharu Tea Valley? When I try to search about some attractions in Perak, I found out this beautiful place, and it must be promoted to our blog viewer!!!

Valley views

One of the features in Gaharu Tea Valley is the “Great Wall of Gopeng”. It is very remarkable and spectacular.  

The main entrance of Gaharu Tea Valley.

When we arrive the destination, I felt that the fresh air gives me a lot of refreshing.

The front of the building have a signboard, state the captions “Agarwood”.  

Five languages on the signboard.

Some information about the van service.

I felt a little bit disappointed is because I found out a few years ago, they will free a piece of Agarwood, now they only offer the Tea bag.

Tea bag.

The Viewing Stage

This Cave designed building is very creative! This is a three-stories building.

Building  exterior

Cave designed wall

Inside the building, there’s also have many decorations.

Mural Art

tables and chairs made by Agarwood.

View the part of this valley, you can feel that you are in a Paradise.

This photo taken at the third floor.

Hugging Park

The tree painting draw by two local artists is very adorable. 

The theme of tree painting is about animals and insects. View the pictures, no need explanation anymore. =DD

Animal's tree painting.

Hugging the trunk is believed to be auspicious~

Lover Tree

There has a beautiful legend and it is meaningful to all the couples. They can make wishes at there, and take a lot of commemorative photos.

It seem like these two trees have been a couple long time and forever. What’s a good implication!

Two Agarwood tree growth together is very huge~ 

 Finally, we back to the starting point. 

There’s a showroom, and it provide a cup of Gaharu tea for visitors.

The sample of Gaharu Tea.

          

Also, you can try their food in cafeteria~ Gaharu Ice cream is a good choice in the hotttt afternoon~

Gaharu Tea Valley
address: Jln Sungai Itek, 31600 Gopeng, Perak, Malaysia
visiting hours: Monday ~ Sunday, 9a.m. ~ 6p.m.

 Wednesday, 13 July 2016

By Ang Chi Ying =D     

The Points Of Interest Of Kellie's Castle

The inside part of the castle.

              The first point of interest of Kellie's Castle is the corridors of the mansion. It is said to be the most popular among all the other venues as there were many tourists who has caught a glimpse of William's soul roaming around there, Do not be alarmed if you were lightly 'brushed' by an unknown object or person which is nowhere to be seen. 

            The balcony is a MUST if one visits Kellie's Castle. But beware as there is no fencing at the edges of the balcony. At night, it is said that William's spirit roams free as though he is guarding his great mansion.

              The Daughter's Room was originally made for Helen (William's daughter).  A few visitors in the past has said to have seen Helen appear at the door of the room for only a few seconds.

          Next is the Guest Room. A tourist guide told us that the descendants of William's estate workers mentioned a secret staircase from the bathroom leading out to the castle's ground but is now closed due to safety purposes. 

               This uncompleted mansion is on the way to Batu Gajah Town (Kinta Kellas Rubber Estate) and is about 25-30 minutes drive from Ipoh City. Do drop by this spooky tourism spot as it was named as one of the top five most scariest places in the whole of Malaysia which was categorised by the International Paranormal Investigators as well as the Expedia travel portal. 

          

                         
                                           The Ghostly Cloister Balcony. 

                                   The Daughter's Room (Helen's Room).

            

                                  The amazing looking Guest Room. 

Tuesday, July 5, 2016.

By: CAROLINE GERARD A/P ANTHONY GERARD  :D   

                                        

Kellie's Castle

A sad story enshrouds this long abandoned mammoth of a home.

The HISTORY Of Kellie's Castle

        

William Killie Smith was born in 1870 in Kellas, Moray Firth, Scotland. In 1890, at the age of 20, he arrived in Malaysia as a Civil Engineer. He joined Charles Alma Baker's survey form, who hod just won concessions from the state government to clear 9000 hectares of forests in Batu Gajah, Perak. With the substantial profits made from his business venture with Baker, Smith brought 1000 acres of jungle land in the district of Kinta and started planting rubber trees and dabbled in the tin mining industry.

            In time, he named his estate Kinta Kellas after his home farm "Easter Kellas" and went on to own the Kinta Kellas Tin Dredging Company as well. With his fortune made, he went back to marry his Scottish sweetheart, Agnes and brought her over to Malaysia in 1930. They had a daughter named Helen the next year.

            In 1909 Smith built his first mansion, “Kellas House” and in 1915 with the birth of his son and heir of Anthony, he started planning for a huge castle with Scottish, Moorish and Indian architecture. He brought 70 craftsmen and all the bricks and marble were from India.

            During construction, Spanish flu spread from Europe after the World War I killing many workers. Smith himself died of pneumonia during the short trip to Portugal in 1926. His wife Agnes returned home in Scotland and sold the castle to a British company. In the end, Kellas House later known as Kellie`s Castle or Kellie`s Forty and was never completed.

William Kellie Simth, the builder of Kellie's Castle

If this tower was ever completed it would probably be 7-storey high, the uncompleted mansion designed with 14 rooms, a 4-storey tower

FRIDAY, JULY  1, 2016.

By: WONG WEI FANG =）