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West Malaysia 2024 — Kinta Riverwalk
From Riverwalk to a Peaceful Cave Temple
After our long riverwalk, our poor legs were probably wondering, "Hello… still got programme ah?"
Our morning had been all about food, walking to make room for more food, and Mama conveniently ignoring my four-hour food ban!
Next stop — Sam Poh Tong Temple, nestled among Ipoh's limestone hills. Finally, somewhere peaceful that had absolutely nothing to do with eating!
Me: "Come lah, since we're here already, go in and have a look."
Hubby: "Hmm…"
Mama: "After this, go makan?"
Me: "Aiyo Mama… we just arrived!"
Son: "You know Ah Ma. Her sightseeing itinerary always ends with food!"
And off we went, tired legs and all, to explore the cave temple.
But knowing Mama, the next makan announcement was never far away!
Just Limestone, Temple and Tranquility
From the outside, Sam Poh Tong looked peaceful and pretty — traditional Chinese architecture, landscaped gardens and greenery, all nestled against Ipoh's magnificent limestone hills.
Very serene. Very zen.
And then I discovered…
Eh? The temple is INSIDE the mountain?!
Okay lah, now you have my attention!
Me: "Come lah, since we're here already, go in and have a look."
Hubby: "You still can walk ah?"
Me: "Can lah… slowly lor. Why?"
Hubby: "You fell down this morning."
Me: "OI! That incident has already been closed for investigation!"
Inside, the bright sunshine gave way to cool limestone walls, Buddhist statues and altars tucked within the natural cave.
Mother Nature apparently decided ordinary walls and ceilings were too boring.
"Here, use one whole limestone hill!"
And somehow, it works beautifully.
Of course, knowing me, peaceful contemplation can only last so long…
Pure Zen in the Garden
Stepping into the garden, I simply fell in love with the place!
Surrounded by lush greenery, towering limestone cliffs and beautifully landscaped gardens, everything felt so peaceful.
Me: "Wah… this garden really very beautiful."
Hubby: "Very peaceful."
Son: "Quite different from outside, right?"
Me: "Yah… this one I like. Just looking at it already feels relaxing."
For once, there was no rush, no hurry — just enjoying the scenery.
Sometimes the nicest places are the ones that make you want to do absolutely nothing…
Except stay a little longer.
One little view through the fence, such a peaceful and soothing scene
Before the Crowd Catches Us!
What a wonderful place Sam Poh Tong turned out to be! We happily spent almost two hours wandering around, taking our time and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
But slowly, the crowd began to build up. Okay lah… our quiet little moment was coming to an end!
Time to make our exit before things got too busy.
Besides, Son had another important mission — buying clothes!
And just like that, we went from temple hopping to shopping hopping!
With a shopping mall nearby, off we went.
From limestone caves and peaceful gardens… to air-con, clothes racks and fitting rooms!
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