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Built in 1935, the Ipoh Railway Station bears a close resemblance to its counterpart in Kuala Lumpur. Affectionately known to locals as Ipoh's 'Taj Mahal', it is an impressive landmark that combines Moorish architecture with modern embellishments.

The railway station also has a hotel to accommodate travelers called the Majestic Hotel. Facing the building is a beautiful floral garden that serves as a charming welcome for tourists to the city.

According to historians, Perak actually pioneered train travel in Malaya (the former name of Peninsular Malaysia). The railway station is a reminder that the British were the first to lay down railway lines to meet the transportation demands of the tin mining industry

How to get there
Exit at the Ipoh Selatan, Jelapang or Ipoh Utara interchange from the North-South Expressway. The Railway station is located right in the middle of Ipoh old town. There are ample signages to guide you there.

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