Living In Ipoh, Malaysia For Two Months

Months 30-31! We weren't planning to stay in Ipoh this long, but this is where we found ourselves when interstate travel in Malaysia was banned due to Covid. And what a great city to spend two months! We'll show you our activities, food adventures, housing, and cost of living in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia!
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[@FoodandFootprints]

Ipoh is a beautiful place - we loved the old architecture and street art!

[@chloexboba7287]

Hi, I'm from ipoh

[@kcliew2493]

I'm Ipoh Mali. This is how someone from Ipoh would identify oneself. It basically translate to "I came from Ipoh". Welcome to my hometown 😁. Glad you spent 2 months in Ipoh although it's also unfortunately during MCO. Did you tried the addictive Cendol that Greg and Jumi can't get enough of? Haha

[@yvesthesleeve]

Ah guys, watching this makes me regret having left Malaysia. I could very well imagine that you guys go to Taiping. That is a real great place. I also like Kuala Kangsar a lot. Have fun.

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks. We're enjoying following your adventures in Egypt!

[@vincentchin88]

We're following your Egyptian adventure!

[@yvesthesleeve]

@@vincentchin88 thanks, much appreciated 👍

[@yvesthesleeve]

@@snailtravelers cheers guys 👍. Have fun exploring more of Perak.

[@thomaswilke6312]

I think these guys are a couple of countries behind you

[@FoodandFootprints]

That peanut candy is very addictive!

[@amirulazharomar7483]

1. Ipoh should be considered for anybody thinking of retiring in Malaysia. Prices are lower than KL. It's not busy. But it has nearly all the services and facilities of a major city. 2. To the west lies Pangkor Island. To the east, Cameron Highlands. And there are frequent rail services to Penang and KL. You're not isolated. 3. I would recommend the retiree settle into a gated community. Get a small car. And join some club.

[@FoodandFootprints]

Ipoh is a great choice! Glad you got in before interstate travel closed

[@FoodandFootprints]

We took the train from Ipoh to KL. Nice pleasant ride

[@FoodandFootprints]

Glad you tried Ipoh white coffee too!

[@charlotterunge7038]

Ipoh looks like an amazing place. Not just the scenery and animals, but the food as well.

[@FoodandFootprints]

Beansprout chicken! A must in Ipoh 😋

[@jamakiaheckert1869]

Hi.. welcome to msia.. do visit ipoh . Love the food in Ipoh.. love from Switzerland

[@mashedpotato3291]

Watching this because i miss my hometown 🥺

[@anthonywong4578]

Me too 😅😅

[@awequayzngs1780]

You could be a great documentary director and make great documentary films travelling round the world. GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU UNTO ETERNAL LIFE !

[@FoodandFootprints]

Nice apartment with an incredible view! We remember seeing that building during our stay

[@snailtravelers]

Yes it was! Thanks for all your nice comments.

[@FoodandFootprints]

@@snailtravelers You’re welcome! Always enjoy watching 👍

[@acd5005]

I can feel from the last video that you both are going to Ipoh, yes i'm right 😍.. I really enjoyed your vlog of Ipoh, thank you for the virtual walk 💕

[@snailtravelers]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!

[@laichong3738]

Taiping - Tmn Tasik Taiping - Kuala Sepetang - Charcoal Factory - Firefly - Kuala Kangsar - Victoria Bridge ,Ubudiah Mosque

[@jsonS1977]

Thanks for sharing this. Ipoh is my hometown but I live in Europe. I’ve been missing home as it isn’t easy to travel back due to Covid. So watching your videos gives me that chance to in a way visit my home country again. God bless you in your future travels.

[@roselinaazizan9770]

It seems that both of u seem to be always lucky to stay in "paradise" during lockdowns 👍😉... During the first lockdown you were stranded in Cameron Highlands 😀... and then Penang, this time in Ipoh, both "food paradise" 😀

[@snailtravelers]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching.

[@FoodandFootprints]

Yum taufufa! So good 🤤

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Have u guys tried limau tambun, pomelo, popular from d area Tambun.

[@FoodandFootprints]

@@Yasin_Affandi We tried pomelo in Ipoh, but not from Tambun. Didn’t get to try limau tambun

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@FoodandFootprints It's grown in Tambun, that's why d pomelo is called limau tambun. 😁

[@thomaswilke6312]

This video randomly showed up in my feed today. This place looks amazing. Hopefully I get to visit this place in the not too distant future. I think it’s very easy to put on a lot of calories while you’re there

[@bonitajess4142]

I was born n grown up in Ipoh until I was 19 years old, I lived across the road to Where u bought bean sprouts chicken. I hv eaten the foods that u mentioned throughout my childhood in Ipoh , but I haven’t been to several locations that u visited. I begin to miss Ipoh after watching your video. Seems like u people r more “ Ipoh “ than me!

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks for sharing! I hope you can get back to Ipoh sometime to visit your hometown from your childhood.

[@junjs3184]

Same me 19 years

[@bonitajess4142]

@@junjs3184 many Ipoh girls n boys left Ipoh to further studies after form 5 or form 6 ! That’s why! 😊

[@cuckoonut1208]

Malaysia has the most beautiful skies I have ever seen. Hard to describe. And! Rainbows are common after or in the middle of passing rains. Simply breathtaking.

[@syw5261]

I missed my hometown, food and people. Enjoy the trip!

[@hyperkids5]

Your videos are the best in Malaysia. I have seen many videos but don't find information on what I was looking for. Once I found your videos and after watching I am very satisfied that explains by the details. Thanks and keep it up. My Idea to go and live few months in Malai. and have my own experience!

[@samhill1190]

Great video!!! Short and brief. Really cheap and seems an enjoyable trip. The food looks interesting. My next bucket list.

[@JaneLamb]

Thank you for loving my home town

[@mizanzainal9551]

If you are still in ipoh, go exploring gua (cave) tempurong

[@JenutTN]

Welcome to my Hometown! If I were there, I'll bring you around

[@snailtravelers]

You have a wonderful hometown!

[@JenutTN]

At minute 11:33, the highest peak of the mountain (centre, slightly left), that is the 2nd highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia called Mount Korbu. It's 2,183m, 4 metres lower than the highest peak at Mount Tahan (2,187m)

[@snailtravelers]

@@JenutTN Good info! Those mountains are certainly beautiful.

[@maziahismail1392]

Happy to see that you both had a lot of fun in Ipoh ... and I think your next destination is Taiping 😊

[@esel3774]

Came for 2 years, still here. Easy place to live, great food and people!

[@mkai8978]

A great stories. Thank you for spending your time at Ipoh ❤ Greeting from Chemor

[@kimmie5861]

Majestic condominium highest building in ipoh. Where you see the sunrise.

[@JunLYeap]

welcome to Ipoh. You might try kaya puff and chinese herbal salted baked chicken in old street area. In addition, you can hike the keldang hill which located at menglembu as well if you are love hiking.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for this video n thanks for sharing n showing your experience living in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you for being a dedicated viewer of our videos!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@snailtravelers 😁🇲🇾😁

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@snailtravelers Glad that u guys had a good time, even Greg n Jumi liked Ipoh too. 😁

[@viok2932]

It has been a while since the last video! Both of you looking absolutely glowing! I actually wanted to sign up for the SUP but now I have second thoughts! Love the apartment and with that amazing view, is worth every cent!

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks! We definitely recommend SUP (stand-up paddle boarding). This was probably our favorite activity.

[@kimmcginn3567]

I always enjoy your videos! I would love to feed a giraffe! Miss you!

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks Kim!

[@bumihijau5670]

U should ask the locals what is a must to order for dim sum eg siew mai and har gao. I admire how adventurous you are in tryong different activities and food. Enjoy & stay safe.

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you for this suggestion and nice comment!

[@kimmie5861]

Order 'lau sar pau' tiny bun with sweet fillings

[@blupatches3030]

I'm an Ipoh girl, glad to come across this video x

[@SaadonAksah]

wow that paddle boarding seemed fun!

[@VicenteChenHolaatodos]

Oh that’s my lovely Ipoh😍 From Ipoh to other places but still in Perak, Taiping may come first up my mind, but still there’re Teluk Intan and many other cities to see. Wherever you go, be safe and enjoy the trip! 🤗🤗🤗

[@corazonmendoza79]

Wow malaysia is one of amazing country in the world stay safe everybody.im your new subcriber.

[@munasafanaal-barrak971]

Glad you guys r having fun!

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you!

[@calvink28]

Awesome video!!! My guess your next destination will be Pulau Pangkor.

[@newjourney9220]

Please come back to Malaysia 🇲🇾 again. We missed you

[@leeson6364]

Do try the Tempurung Caves. It's labyrinth inside there.

[@sogekingable]

Taiping and kuala kangsar is a good spot to travel within perak. And if u love island head to pangkor.

[@lailaghazali1728]

Being an ipoh-born nd bred lady, i hv not visited any of those tourist attractions u've been to. Tq for ur wonderful videos. If i were to guess, i think u would probably be going to Lumut nd Pangkor Island, next. There's d Kelly's Castle nd wonderful foods otw to Lumut, dried seafood stalls nd plenty of seafood restaurants and beautiful beaches in Lumut. A short boat ride will take u to Pangkor Island with more beautiful beaches nd sailing activities there. Hope u hv a great time there.

[@carrieb1886]

Wow! You have visited and tried more places and food than me in Ipoh as ex Malaysian who migrated to Europe. Good recommendation and I’m sure will follow your recommendations for my next visit to Ipoh. Tq!

[@mayfoo02]

Hey welcome to Perak . I'm from Ipoh and I'm glad you both enjoyed Ipoh and the food it has to offer. Stay safe and have fun wherever you're heading to next.

[@metroduck123]

The state Perak is actually pronounced as “Pair.Ruck”.... not as “Per.Ruck”.

[@mklam3373]

Welcome to Ipoh, a relatively slow pace city in Malaysia. Not much attractive tourism spots around Ipoh, but certainly the local food are great to try. Enjoy your next destination!

[@snailtravelers]

Absolutely, thank you!

[@-BigSky-]

Try mentioning 2 cities of Malaysia that u think their tourist spots are rich?

[@-BigSky-]

Don't pretend you know all about Ipoh while can't even answered my simple question! Perhaps you know only eating but no sense of knowing the changes of Ipoh from then to now. In such, remain silent is the best solution for people like you.

[@sasojamalullail]

Thanks for spending your time at Ipoh. Beautiful city. A lot of historical places & nice food as well.

[@kianloonyap9871]

Great video, appreciate it. Very clear voice and delicious foods, thumbs up

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

I have done several trips to KL and got some great pictures but every time I go, the air is real bad for landscape shots from the KL Tower or the Petronas Tower. I did enjoy the people, the food, and the city. From Chiang Mai.

[@Saintsfc37]

I have been staying in Ipoh for over 20yrs but this video still is worth watching.I hope next destination u can travel to Sitiawan town also in Perak n visit Lumut seaside where the Navy is base there.

[@chocoplayz2415]

the tesco place you go just almost near my house even though my house is facing at ÆON Station 18 and if I walk from my house to ÆON station 18 only take 20 minutes

[@TTO2023]

I absolutely love your videos they are so comprehensive. everything I need to know

[@hellomartywoods]

Pangkor Island? I love Ipoh's rustic feelings.

[@MrGergasikuat]

in Perak theres few cities worth to be stay as for vacation or retired, like Manjung and Taiping

[@awequayzngs1780]

Should try all the numerous natural seasonal fruits ! They are so delicious !. Tropical warm sunshine:- fresh oxygenated air , Vit. D, nitric oxide and great healthy living environment free of charge all year round !.

[@elizabethoileng435]

Beautiful video ❤

[@banleeyeoh]

Great to see you sharing my lovely hometown Ipoh video. If you plan to go KL, I am happy to host you.

[@snailtravelers]

You are very kind. Thank you!

[@kny8886]

A very well done video edition on Ipoh. 👍👍👍 I enjoy watching as much as your stay of two months. When in "Lost World of Tambun", did you miss out the natural hot springs body dip or was it closed due to Covid? This is the best part of it in Tambun to both residents and visitors alike. 😘💦👍

[@snailtravelers]

It was closed at the time, but might be reopen now, I'm not sure. Thanks for watching!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Wonderful that u guys tried d dim sum. Have u guys tried steamboat, yong tofu, chee cheong fun?

[@snailtravelers]

We haven't tried those yet, but we definitely want to!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@snailtravelers Do try them when u have d chance. 😁

[@MrAbklee]

thank you for showing me all these places. I'm a Malaysian and the only thing I usually do when visiting Ipoh are having Dim sum at the Foh San restaurant and Ipoh Chicken Rice. Now I know there are many beautiful places that i can take my family to visits. Its hilarious as though im the visitor (foreigner) and you are the locals 😂

[@krishnanjunior2146]

That's my lovely home town Ipoh ❤❤❤

[@masterwongsifu]

You guys can try ""Teluk Intan" where the iconic Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan (Malaysia version of Pisa Leaning Tower) located. Enjoy your stay here, stay safe and take care.

[@snailtravelers]

That tower sounds interesting. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@-BigSky-]

@@snailtravelers check out the trips to see the Sky Mirror in the mid of the sea, while u visiting teluk Intan.

[@chiangea3495]

Love your Vlog !👍👍👍❤

[@novinthen]

thank you for coming to Ipoh. ❤️ Hopefully you will come back again 🙂

[@bernardtan4609]

You should go to Sitiawan and lumut.

[@lamont6048]

Glad that u like my hometown Ipoh. I guess your next destination will be Taiping or Lumut 😆

[@farah6258]

Thank you for pronouncing it correctly. Some pronounce it as 'eye-poh', and was really stubborn about it. Happy to hear enjoy your stay in Ipoh. 😂I drove to Ipoh, once, just to buy the famous butter cupcake from the late Madam Nancy Chong, and drove back to KL, within the same day. Total of 5 hours drive 😅

[@Yasin_Affandi]

D peanut brittle candies n d pineapple tarts looked so good n delicious.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

U guys enjoyed them so much.

[@asrie1234]

*Welcome to Malaysia Truly Asia Good food -Enjoyed Thanks sharing very good videos* 🇲🇾❤️‍🩹💗💖💝♥️🥰😍🤩💝💖❤️‍🩹🇲🇾

[@kman3800]

Useful information 👍

[@KhakiShorts]

My very first date with my now wife was to eat dim sum (which I had never had before). Luckily, she is of Chinese descent and knew exactly what to order. SUP is definitely a lot harder than it looks, takes good balance and lots of core strength. Those peacocks are such divas, don't want to take direction. LOL

[@blueskybringtears123]

Welcome to my hometown Ipoh! Cheap place with good food!

[@elenasaleh7364]

Thank you for interesting video and important information

[@secrets.295]

Damn. Ipoh used to be a very2 cheap place to live and popular for retirement. But $600 dollars for an apartment that is like 2500 in ringgit. No longer cheap I guess.

[@muhdfaris3060]

New hollywood restaurant and concubine lane is a must place to visit in ipoh.

[@acd5005]

Next destination - Pangkor Island 😎

[@knockedouttravelling9572]

Guessing it will be Taiping - a lot of places to visit and explore in Taiping. Also there is Orang Utan Island.

[@vincentchin88]

$7 USD per month for transportation! Wow, that's my 2.5 cups of Starbucks Americano.

[@cuckoonut1208]

You should visit Gua Tempurung close to Ipoh If you like to photograph HUGE caves.

[@azmanhamid4569]

Perfect for retiree .. ipoh will stay like it use to be no matter what 🤗

[@salinamdnoor603]

Nice video. Never really been to Ipoh. Just pass by otw to KL.

[@selinaloke9714]

You should go to Teluk Intan or we called it the Diamond Bay of Silver state.

[@lynnooi9184]

I hope can travel around Malaysia state now

[@JJ-oo4br]

I love Ipoh ❤️

[@shivamurti6481]

If Dim Sums are popular among all Chinese People, they might be even more among Cantonese people, who happen to form the biggest Chinese Community in Ipoh.

[@kindface]

Your next destination: Pangkor Island or Pangkor Laut Resorts.

[@xchaix]

10:11 oohh ipoh white coffee

[@snailtravelers]

Yes indeed!

[@abdulrahim6388]

I've been watching your videos for few days. Great content and love your view about our beautiful Malaysia. It's too bad the pandemic impacted your travel here. But i wish the best you and your wife. Stay safe and keep making great content. 👍

[@elienechean8773]

Welcome to my home town.

[@keanhengchu2896]

I'm Ipoh citizens, I can bring recommended n bring u guys eat ton of delicious food in Ipoh

[@cyloh2364]

Awesome Video....Cheers....

[@TTO2023]

You should also see the beautiful mosques

[@koksionglee7978]

You must be heading to Pangkor or Taiping...

[@roselinaazizan9770]

May I make a guess on your next... Is it either Taiping or Kuala Kangsar 😊?

[@fxn7279]

My lovely hometown, Ipoh! 😍 Perak has more to offer... Kellie’s Castle & tin mines in Batu Gajah, the beautiful Pangkor Island as well as historic Taiping. I’m guessing its Taiping next with the day & night zoo, the lake gardens, the fishermen village in Kuala Sepetang, Burmese pool and the gorgeous & cool Maxwell Hill. Enjoy Perak! 👍

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Renovation39]

Good food nice people.