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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3:31 pm, Jul 11, 2026

31°C

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Humidity: 88 %

Pressure: 1008 mb

Wind: 4 mph

Wind Gust: 6 mph

Clouds: 92%

Visibility: 10 km

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Sunrise: 7:09 am

Sunset: 7:27 pm

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8:00 pm

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8:00 am

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11:00 am

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2:00 pm

32°/32°°C 0.2 mm 20% 7 mph 57% 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.