Perak Tong Cave Temple: A Natural Temple Cave

Good afternoon, everyone! Today, we would like to recommend one of the attractions in Ipoh, which is Perak Tong Cave Temple. For friends who are interested in Buddhist culture, you definitely shouldn‘t miss it!

(The Chinese character (Guan Yi Dong) is crafted on the stone)

Perak Tong Cave Temple is a famous Buddhist tourist destination in Malaysia, and it is also one of the representative rock cave temples in Ipoh, known as the "Dunhuang of the South Island".

(The majestic temple design)

As early as 1926, Mr. Zhang Xianru and his wife, Mrs. Zhong Zhenyu, from China, arrived in Ipoh and discovered the magnificent scenery of Perak Cave surrounded by mountains and water. And they developed it into Perak Cave.

Mr. Zhang Xianru and Mrs. Zhong Zhenyu passed away in the 1980s, and their sons, Zhang Yingjie and Zhang Yunshan, took over the development.

(The design of this temple is full of cultural inspiration)

Furthermore,Perak Tong Cave Temple is over 600 feet high, with majestic mountains and a spacious area outside the cave. There are weeping willows, stalactite forests, lotus ponds, and pavilions, creating a tranquil and beautiful environment. The temple built in front of the cave is grand and magnificent.

(Buddha statue)

Upon entering the cave, you can feel the coolness and see stalactites hanging on the walls like bamboo shoots. The most eye-catching feature is the nearly 20-foot-tall statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, which looks lifelike and inspires awe!

(Guan Yin Statue)

(Guan Yin with thousand hands)

In addition to the statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, there are over 40 other Buddha statues inside the cave, as well as over 200 exquisite mural art paintings and calligraphy works by famous artists from local and abroad!

Inside the cave, incense and flower lamps are for sale to worshippers, and of course, you can also bring your own fruits or flowers to there!