Perak Cave Temple (Perak Tong)

Perak Cave Temple (Perak Tong) | Perak | Ipoh

Perak Cave Temple (Perak Tong): A limestone cave temple in Ipoh with Buddha statues, murals, and panoramic viewpoints.

Location & Origin

Situated in Ipoh, this temple was built in 1926 by a Chinese couple from Jiao-Ling, China.

Architectural Highlights

Located in a limestone hill, it showcases a towering 12.8-meter sitting Buddha and scenic stairways inside the cave.

Cultural Significance

It is an important religious site for the Chinese Buddhist community in Perak and a hub for religious festivals.

Visitor Experience

Tourists appreciate the mix of spirituality, history, and the climb to the hilltop for a panoramic view of Ipoh.

Festivals Celebrated

Wesak Day, Chinese New Year

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8:01 am, Jul 12, 2026

25°C

overcast clouds

Humidity: 94 %

Pressure: 1010 mb

Wind: 2 mph

Wind Gust: 1 mph

Clouds: 86%

Visibility: 10 km

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Sunrise: 7:09 am

Sunset: 7:27 pm

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8:00 am

25°/28°°C 0.76 mm 76% 2 mph 94% 1010 mb 0 mm/h

11:00 am

27°/30°°C 0 mm 0% 3 mph 86% 1010 mb 0 mm/h

2:00 pm

29°/31°°C 0 mm 0% 3 mph 64% 1009 mb 0 mm/h

5:00 pm

30°/30°°C 0.61 mm 61% 6 mph 69% 1007 mb 0 mm/h

8:00 pm

28°/28°°C 0.44 mm 44% 4 mph 80% 1009 mb 0 mm/h

11:00 pm

27°/27°°C 0 mm 0% 3 mph 83% 1010 mb 0 mm/h

2:00 am

28°/28°°C 0 mm 0% 2 mph 83% 1010 mb 0 mm/h

5:00 am

29°/29°°C 0 mm 0% 2 mph 83% 1009 mb 0 mm/h

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Specialty / Unique Features

Features a large golden sitting Buddha inside a limestone cave, surrounded by murals and accessible viewpoints via a stairway to the hilltop.