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.