CITY MAN-JOURNEY - SAM POH TONG CAVE , IPOH PERAK

WORTH to visit it !!!

Sam Poh Tong Temple- Chinese Buddhist

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I will going to introduce and share my personal reminiscences of the Sam Poh Tong which is most famous Ipoh Cave Temple or Landmarks among the different cave that you can find in Ipoh such as Ling Sen Tong, Nam Ting Tong, Kek Look Tong and so on. The hill surrounding Ipoh are riddled with caves that are believed to house strong spiritual power. Humble meditation grottos have grown to be community temples. The Chinese Buddhist community has made these caves their place of worship.

Last month on Saturday , I went to Sam Poh Tong Temple with my university's friends. It was a first time I took short , one day trip with my friends.  We went to almost every famous tourist attraction in Ipoh but only the Sam Poh Tong Cave gave me a unforgettable MEMORIES and dearest to my heart.

Penetrates deep inside a cave

This is a famous cave temple located in Gunung Rapat, about 5 km south in Ipoh. It is said to be the largest cave temple in the Malaysia and built within a limestone cave . It is an impressive work of art with various statues of Buddha interspersed among the stalactites and stalagmites.

246 steps -impressive even though the award was given twenty -three years ago

The temple facade dates back to the 1950s and a stiff climb of 246 steps will lead you to an open cave with an excellent view of Ipoh and its surroundings. At that day, we went higher and higher, up towards what looked like the ceiling of a monstrous room. I was delighted is because I saw there were monks dressed in saffron-coloured robes walking about, wearing simple sandals on their feet and with heads competely shaven. So, can see the monks and nuns who dedicate their lives to Buddha still occupy the Sam Poh Tong Temple until today.

Outdoor View-viewing pleasure 

When we was tired walked around the Sam Poh Tong, we just stood there to enjoyed the beautiful scenery and took pictures. 

SPECIAL CUSTOMS 
Visitors may join in praying or worshiping at temples. These actions should be genuine and not made in a mocking manner. Visitors should enter a temple with their left foot first and exit with their right foot . Additionally, the traditional way to greet  a monk is to place a both hands together as in prayer and perform a small bow.

The temple also offers visitors the opportunity to release turtles into its turtle pond as a means of balancing one's karma. The smell of incense just added to the mysteriousness of the place. I know I was wide-eyed and saw the turtles frolicking in a pond. There is also to give visitors can feed tortoise with stalks of vegetable and a wishing well for those seeking fortunes.

Tortoises- which are symbol of longevity

At that day, me and my friends also bought a handful of Kangkong (water spinach) from a old lady who has been selling the tortoises's feed for years.

Through this picture can see the turlte gobbled happily

History of Sam Poh Tong that you can see and find at there

Location: Sam Poh Tong , Gunung Rapat, 31350 Ipoh,Perak Malaysia

Business Hours: 0900am - 1800pm (Monday-Sunday)
Admission Fee : FREE
Phone: 05-2552772






Thursday, 11 August 2016
Published by : LANG HOI NGUK (AMY)

Sarawak got Gua  Niah; Perak also got 

GUA TEMPURUNG!

Welcome to GUA TEMPURUNG!!!!!!!!!!

  Gua Tempurung is unquestionably an enterprise place I might to want to prescribe. It's exciting, energizing, instructive, paramount!

Gua tempurung is wonderful place for people love nature adventure

 Gua Tempurung, Perak is a reasonable spot for the individuals who likes testing. For your data, you can see several bats there amid their mating season (from March to May). Moreover, Gua Tempurung has five very large dome that resembles a coconut shell. If you love nature adventure, Gua Tempurung is a place that had never disappointed. 

The outside view of Gua Tempurung

This outing is totally a fun enterprise. Please be remembered to wear long pants because you have to slide down the rock, crawl and possibly hurting your feet as well.

Facilities available

1. Parking area near the entrance of the cave

2. Convenience stores.

3. Handicrafts and souvenirs stalls

4. Toilets 

5. Prayer room

Where to stay:

If you are a tourist, you are suggested to stay at Grand Kampar Hotel in Kampar. It only takes 20 mins driving journey from the cave. There are variety of delicious food in Kampar for you to have a try.

Grand Kampar Hotel in Kampar hotel.

Requirements for challenging:

1. 

     Optional helmet

   
   

   

   ropes

knee caps

plaster

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       Boots  

drinking water

light clothing 

Address of Gua Tempurung:

Pusat Pelancongan Gua Tempurung,31600 Gopeng, Perak, Malaysia

by LIM SIN YEE

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Peninsular Malaysia's Largest Cave : Gua Tempurung

Welcome to Gua Tempurung !

Gua Tempurung is a cave in Gopeng, Perak, Malaysia. It is one of the longest caves in Peninsula Malaysia. 

 

The inside view of Gua Tempurung

In Gua Tempurung, you will notice that there are a lot of spectacular stalactites and stalagmites. This are the characteristics of Gua Tempurung.

Stalactites of Gua Tempurung

Stalagmites of Gua Tempurung

If you are the adventurous, find out which tour do you prefer and try it!

TOUR PACKAGES 

TOUR 1 : GOLDEN FLOWSTONE

About Tour 1

Duration:
40 minutes
Time:
9.00AM – 4.00PM (tour starts every half an hour)
Level of Difficulty:
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Price (Malaysian):
Adult : RM 6.00
Children ( 6 - 12 years old ) : RM 2.50
Senior Citizen ( 60 years and above ) : RM 3.00

TOUR 2 : TOP OF THE WORLD

About Tour 2

Duration:
1 hour 45 minutes
Time
9.00AM – 3.00PM
Level of Difficulty:
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
Price (Malaysian):
Adult : RM 9.00
Children : RM 4.50
Senior Citizen : RM 3.00

TOUR 3 : TOP OF THE WORLD & RIVER ADVENTURE

About Tour 3

Duration:
2 hour 30 minutes
Time:
9.00AM – 12.00PM
Level of Difficulty:
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Price (Malaysian):
Adult : RM 11.00
Children : RM 6.00
Senior Citizen : RM 6.00

TOUR 4 : GRAND TOUR

 About Tour 4

Duration:
3 hour 30 minutes
Time:
9.00AM – 11.00AM
Level of Difficulty:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Price (Malaysian):
Adult : RM 22.00
Children : RM 11.00
Senior Citizen : RM 6.00
Minimum No. of Persons:8 Adults

BUSINESS HOURS

Monday – Sunday
9.00AM – 4.30PM
Lunch Hour
Friday 12.30PM – 2.30PM
Closed
First Eid Mubarak



CONTACT

Address: APT CONSORTIUM SDN BHD
               Pusat Pelancongan Gua
               Tempurung, 31600 Gopeng,
               Perak Darul Ridzuan
Phone: 006 053 188 555
Fax: 006 053 188 557
Email: reservation.gtemp@gmail.com
Website: http://www.guatempurung.my/




In conclusion, Gua Tempurung is full of adventure and is a NICE PLACE! Go to try and you wont feel regret! After giving the brief infromation of Gua Tempurung, let's see a short video of this Peninsular Malaysia's Largest Cave. 
 

Furthermore, we would like to show our sincere gratitude to present the beautiful places of Perak. Thanks all of you for sparing your precious time to view our blog. Thank you and have a nice day.



Wednesday, 10 August 2016
Published by : Foo Kuan Chuan ( Lucas )