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

Read More: Celebrating Vesak Day in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur Weather Now

Kuala Lumpur

7:54 am, Aug 1, 2026

26°C

few clouds

Humidity: 94 %

Pressure: 1009 mb

Wind: 2 mph

Wind Gust: 3 mph

Clouds: 19%

Visibility: 10 km

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Sunrise: 7:11 am

Sunset: 7:27 pm

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5:00 am

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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.