The Mega
Sale is a nation-wide event and, hence, Tourism Malaysia designated overseas FAM participants
to various part of the country for better outreach. The Singapore contingent left Kuala Lumpur via
ETS (Electric Train System - a very pleasant ride) for the post event tours in
Ipoh.
Opposite
the railway station, we were greeted by a rainbow above the Town Hall Building.
Even a
quick handphone shot of the HSBC Building could reveal the Ipoh’s rich colonial
influence.
Many will
feel nostalgic when visiting any one of the coffee shops found in the city that
withstood the test of time.
White
coffee is a must-try while in Ipoh and it will go well with freshly baked egg
tarts from Nam Heong.
For those who
wish to try the tauge-ayam (bean
sprout chicken) or shop for locally produced tit-bits, head down to Gerbang
Malam.
It was very timely for us to visit Kong Heng Restaurant as it was featured in Sydney Morning Herald just 2 days ago. The article can be viewed at http://www.smh.com.au/travel/-2ozo0.html
The owner
strictly adhered to the 3-R principle (Recycle, Reuse and Renew) when he
converted the upper floors of the restaurant into a hotel.
Our
accommodation was at Kinta Riverfront Hotel – next to a river where tin ore was
discovered. The riverside has now been
cleverly beautified into an attractive recreational area.
It is
evidently clear that the recent efforts by both the government and the private
sector have been very successful in the transformation of city. Hence, it is no surprise that I am now
planning my return visit to Ipoh.
