Ipoh in Lonely Planet’s top 10 places to visit in Asia


IPOH: The old world charm and booming hipster cafes here have gained fame after Lonely Planet listed Ipoh as one of the 10 best Asian destinations to visit.

“At the heart of its renaissance is other worldly concept hotel Sekeping Kong Heng, replete with glass attic rooms and wall-free rooftop quarters,” it said on its website.

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