If you are traveling to Ipoh during your trip in Malaysia, you must have noticed that most of the attractions are for day time. To ensure you enjoy the fullest of your trip, SGMYTRIPS prepared a list of top 10 things to do in Ipoh at night. Let us get started on this exciting list!
- Tong Sui Kai Hawker Centre
- Bars, Pubs & Nightclubs
- Enjoy the view of Ipoh city from Ipoh’s Rooftop Bars
- Heritage Buildings at Night
- Kinta Riverfront Ipoh
- Bulatan Amanjaya (Meru Raya Park)
- Night Market
- Night Park and Hot Springs
- MAPS Amusement Park
- Go for Shopping and Movie
Things To Do In Ipoh At Night: 10 Reasons Ipoh Has Great Nightlife
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Tong Sui Kai Hawker Centre
Ipoh is a city where you can enjoy great foods and it is also the best spot to get close to nature. There are a lot of foods here you must try, most notably the Chicken Rice with bean sprouts. Here we will like to recommend to you the most popular to have your dinner, or even supper in Ipoh.
Tong Sui Kai Hawker Centre is located near to the most notable shopping mall in Ipoh, the Ipoh Parade. Therefore, it is an ideal place to have dinner before heading there or even having your supper after a hefty day of shopping.
So, what are the most popular food here? As stated from its name, Tong Sui Kai means “Desserts Street” in Cantonese. Most of the desserts and drinks stall has one signature dish in common, which is their fruits plater with shaved ice.
This dessert will cool you off from the weather in Malaysia, and it is perfect to match with any dishes while not getting too much artificial sweetness. While for food, there are plenty to choose from, such as rojak, noodles, and many more!
Additional Information:
Address: Jalan Carey, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, Negeri Perak
Contact: –
Operating Hours: Daily 6 pm – 2 am
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Bars, Pubs & Nightclubs
If you are finding a place to chill with where you can enjoy a mug of beer along with good ambiance, you have come to the right city. Bars, pubs, and nightclubs in Ipoh are not as crowded as those in Kuala Lumpur.
Besides, there is a street in Ipoh where most of the famous pubs have nested in, which is Jalan Lau Ek Ching. If you are visiting Ipoh the first time, it might be difficult for you to find as it is located in an alley along the main road.
As we mentioned earlier, there are multiple bars and pubs nested along this street. Some of the most popular among locals included Bricks and Barrels where you can enjoy some live music, Atas Speakeasy Bar Ipoh, and Healy Mac’s Irish Bar. Beverages being sold here are relatively cheap, compared to night clubs even in this town. Gather up your friend and chill together for a good long night here!
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Enjoy the view of Ipoh city from Ipoh’s Rooftop Bars
If you are into pubs and bars life like what we mentioned earlier, you must definitely check out MU Hotel Rooftop Bar and The Deck Gastrobar at Weil Hotel in Ipoh.
These two bars definitely redefine the word bar into a classier and relaxing ambiance spot for you to chill at. You can enjoy the great view of the skyline of this city from the bar itself, along with a great glass of your desired cocktail.
There are also live bands to further boost up its relaxing ambiance from time to time. All beverages are considered relatively cheap as from its bar standards, there will definitely be something suits you. Check out these bars as well!
Additional Information:
MU Hotel
Address: 18, Jalan Chung On Siew, Taman Jubilee, 30250 Ipoh, Negeri Perak
Contact: 05-240 6888
site: MU Hotel
Weil Hotel
Address: 292, Jalan Sultan Idris Shah, 30000 Ipoh, Negeri Perak
Contact: 05-208 2228
Site: Weil Hotel
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Heritage Buildings at Night
Back in colonial times, Ipoh has a major influence from the British. This may not be a bad thing for the locals because if it is not because of the British, there would not be any heritage buildings that have such majestic views until today.
As such, these heritage buildings included Ipoh Railway Station, Dewan Bandaraya Ipoh which is the town hall of this city, Birch Clock Tower and lastly, the Riverwalk Bridge. These attractions were great to visit during day time. However, it is also a great place to hang out during night time for some chill strolls.
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Kinta Riverfront Ipoh
Kinta Riverfront Ipoh is the most notable things to do in Ipoh at night. This is a great spot not only for travelers but also for locals as this is a great place for you to chill and some light sports. Expect to see quite a large crowd of people here with many exciting activities happening here. There is a row of shops where you can buy some snacks and drinks, even sports equipment available for you to rent. To name a few, there are skateboards, skate shoes, and also bicycles and electronic scooters.
On certain weekends, Kinta Riverfront Ipoh is full of events such as Ipoh Food Festivals and live bands. It is a great spot in Ipoh to unwind your hefty day.
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Bulatan Amanjaya (Meru Raya Park)
The name Bulatan Amanjaya or Meru Raya Park which located in Meru area of Ipoh is well-known among locals, especially those who live in this town and the surrounding areas. This compound spreads over 7.3 hectares and is the largest circular garden in Malaysia.
Meru Raya Park is a great spot for you to hang out along with your family members and friends, especially during weekends. Even on weekdays, it is still full of travelers and locals hanging out around.
Why this place is always full of crowds? This is because there is a waterpark for your little ones. As most of the attractions in Ipoh can be visited during day time only, this is the most notable place for you to bring out your family during night time.
The pool available here is only 0.6-meter-deep, suitable for parents to bring their children and play along safely. The waterpark is only accessible from 4.00 pm to 10.00 pm. Just like Kinta Riverfront Ipoh, there are also bicycles for the public to rent. Check it out now!
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Night Market
In our list of top 10 things to do in Ipoh at night, we highly recommend you to check out the night market here in this town. Although there are many night markets scattered around in this town, the most notable night market will be Gerbang Malam.
Gerbang Malam is situated right at the center of Ipoh, which is also in close distance with some famous eateries and night clubs, such as the OHM Dance Club.
Being different from other night markets, Gerbang Malam is considered to be a larger night market and it even operates every single night. This night market started in 2003, and there are many categories of items you can shop for. To name a few, there are belts, shoes, clothes, and snacks.
There are also many gadget shops around the area in which their item is being sold at a relatively low price, something around RM5 to RM10 for a phone case.
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Night Park and Hot Springs
You might have noticed that Lost World of Tambun appears in most of the list of attractions in Ipoh throughout the internet. However, this place is also accessible during night time and it will be another different experience to visit. Built by Sunway Group, Lost World of Tambun has been known for its great accommodation and theme park provided to Malaysians and travelers in Malaysia.
Here in Lost World of Tambun during night times, there are also lots of activities you can do here. To name a few, you might want to check out their Luminous Forest, Flaming Percussion Show, Tarantula Alley and night petting zoo.
Except for these, the hot springs during night time are spectacular. Most of the visitors got their thumbs up for such a relaxing ambiance. Chill out in their hot springs, and they also provide accommodation worthy for every visitor to this town.
Additional Information:
Address: 1, Persiaran Lagun Sunway, Sunway City, 31150 Ipoh, Negeri Perak
Contact: 05-540 8888
Operating Hours: Opens 24 Hours
Site: Lost World of Tambun
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MAPS Amusement Park
Compared to other tourist attractions in Ipoh, MAPS Amusement Park is considered to be a relatively new attraction for you to explore. There are plenty of attractions that will pump up your adrenaline level and most of them stay lighted until late at night. Its name MAPS stand for Movie and Animation Park.
The entrance fee might be a little bit expensive for some of us, but trust us, it will definitely worth every cent you are paying for. Do not worry that your little ones might not be enjoying themselves, most of the attractions here are kids friendly!
Additional Information:
Address: Persiaran Meru Raya 3, Bandar Meru Raya, 30020 Ipoh, Negeri Perak
Contact: 05-501 5666
Operating Hours: Daily 10 am – 11 pm
Site: MAPS Amusement Park
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Go for Shopping and Movie
In our last entry of the top 10 things to do in Ipoh at night, you might want to go shopping and have a great movie of your choice. The most notable shopping mall in Ipoh will be the Ipoh Parade.
Not only there are plenty of shops available here, from garments to electronic gadgets, books to bags, and also foods to entertainments. Except for this shopping mall, there are also a few other notable malls for you to visit, such as the AEON Kinta City Mall and AEON Falim Mall. Check them out during your trip to Ipoh!
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