Ipoh after Sunset

All the kopitiams (traditonal coffee shops) have closed, you have ticked off your daily quota of coffee and it is too late to explore the great outdoors. Fret not, for Ipoh has a lively enough after-dark scene to ensure you end your day on a high note.

The crowds used to gather at Ipoh Garden East, vying for a spot at any of the cafes, eateries or pubs in what used to be known as the Bangsar of Ipoh. A greater variety of establishment has since mushroomed in various pockets of the city, offering entertainment aplenty after nightfall.

Fun for the whole family

The rhythmic fountain in front of the Ipoh Railway Station, unveiled in early 2014, is a favourite with families who enjoy the show of lights and colours. Adults gather around the stone ledges in conversation while children roller-blade, skateboard and cycle. 

A few tiny tots even chase after the water sprays, inevitably getting wet in the process. The stunning architecture of the surrounding building, gently illuminated, makes a great backdrop for the photographs.

Refresh after a long day of adventure

When the sun sets in the evening, the luminous lights take its place at the Lost World Hot Springs and Spa. Located at Tambun, Ipoh, the Lost World hot springs and SPA by night is the place to rest, relax and rejuvenate. 

There are bio-thermal hot spring pools which offer therapeutic benefits like improving blood circulation, soothing muscle aches and increasing metabolism, besides relaxing the mind and body. The concentrated minerals in the hot springs will refresh you after a long day of exhausting fun.

A street of surprise 

One of the best renaissance stories of Ipoh, the once-quiet Jalan Lau Ek Ching is now a host to trendy eateries and bars. At the corner of a row of beautiful pre-war houses is Le Maison Café, a chic establishment with classy white interiors and a reasonably priced menu that includes pasta, steak and seafood. 

Bricks & Barrels, an Ipoh success story, is popular among families and group of all ages with its raw interior, extensive menu and wide variety of drinks.  

River walk at night

Recently, Ipoh citizen have a new spot to hang on as Kinta Riverfront is a great spot to visit with its superior night LED lights on the trees and rain trees as well. The river walk at Kinta riverfront is a romantic place by the river bank.  

With the kaleidoscopic neon trees, superb reflection into the water, oldies in the air, it is a perfect place to enjoy an evening stroll. On one side of the riverbank, the canopy is studded with twinkling sapphire and white lights, almost creating an illusion of a mini meteorite shower. 

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Source: An eye on Ipoh by the Edge Malaysia

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