3 out-of-town gems around Ipoh you can visit


TT5 is the last standing dredge in Malaysia. — TT5

Ipoh have many attractions in the city itself, but there are also a number of attractions that are nearby the main city that are worth visiting. Here are three of the best out-of-town gems around Ipoh you can visit.

The construction of a Japanese carbide factory during World War II was once planned in Kampung Tanjung Bangkung in Malim Nawar, a 40-minute drive away from the city. The factory was meant to produce weapons for the war, but it is said that the factory was never completed.

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