Going walkabout in the hills of Ipoh

The writer and friends making their way up to view the neolithic rock drawings in the hills of Gunung Panjang, Tambun. Photos: Yoon Lai Woon

Bitten by the travel bug and trying to fit the whole family in without over-stretching the ringgit? Why not try free walking trails through the countryside of the Kinta Valley?

While Ipoh is well-known for its gastronomic delights, there is much more to the region than just food – like trails right in our backyard that are known to many locals but explored by few.