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Perak Tong cave temple or Perak Tong (霹雳洞) as the locals fondly call it, is a main attraction in Ipoh!. Out of more than 20 or so Ipoh cave temples, Perak Cave Temple is one of the most well-known.
The Sam Poh Tong Temple ( Chinese: 三寶洞) (also known as the Three Buddhas Cave) [2] is a Chinese temple built within a limestone cave and is the oldest and the main cave temple in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. [3] The temple was built in a raw limestone cave in the mountains located about 5 km from the city centre and follows the Buddhist branch ...
After more than 50 years of diligent and careful work in and around the cave temple, Perak Tong has become one of the best cave temples in Malaysia. Chong Sen Yee passed away in 1980 and his wife Choong Chan Yoke in 1983, handing the heritage to the son Chong Yin Chat. He put even greater effort into the temple and thus enhanced Perak Tong into ...
The Mythical Perak Tong - A Limestone Cave Temple. Recently, I visited Perak Tong - One of the largest limestone cave temple in Malaysia. Built in 1926 by a Buddhist priest from China, Perak Tong houses over 40 Buddha. Beyond the main altar, a passage leads into the cave's interior. After a steep climb of 385 steps, the cave opens again to ...
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Nov 10, 2023 · November 10, 2023. Perak Cave Temple (or Perak Tong) is well known in Ipoh. The red and white Buddhist temple is against a limestone hill and faces a main road (Jalan Kuala Kangsar). The beauty of this grand temple’s interior and exterior attracts many visitors. But beyond this, there are some things about this cave temple that you might not ...
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Nov 19, 2023 · Perak Tong Cave Temple Nestled amidst the lush green hills of Ipoh lies the magnificent Perak Tong Cave Temple, a hidden gem that offers a unique and awe-inspiring experience. This beautiful temple boasts a magnificent limestone formation, which takes visitors on a sacred journey of spiritual enlightenment and discovery.
Perak Tong. Developed in 1926 by Chinese Buddhists Chong Sen Yee and his wife, this temple (7km north of Ipoh) is popular for its mesmerising murals and panoramic views. The first staircase leads to a majestic seated Buddha (12m tall) in the main chamber. Some of the surrounding murals were painted as recently as the 1990s.
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