Images of Ipoh: Catching Sunrise

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Catching Sunrise

I am not often doing this but this morning I stop at a spot that faces an open space while on my way to work. Even though I will be a bit rush to work but it is worth to spend few minutes for the amazing scene. The sun is hidden behind mountain waiting for the right moment to shine directly on the ground. I was there to catch it…

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Chun KeeApril 12, 2009 at 6:35 PM
This is always the time I out to work. I am so fortunate to see such a nice scene before starting a busy day.
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Ipoh, the capital city of Perak State, Malaysia, is the city that tin built. Located at the famous tin mining area, Kinta Valley, it used to be the world's largest tin mine since 19th century. Not only of its tin mine, but Ipoh also famous of its delicious food, beautiful mountain ranges, mysterious lime stone caves, attractive history & friendly citizen. Being the second in Malaysia that gain the status of city in year 1988 after Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh is one of the major cities in Malaysia with the population around 700,000. Began as a small village in 1870's, tin mine industry had brought in Chinese and Indian that boosted the town development since 1890's. The rapid growing town later upgraded to be the capital of Perak during the Japanese occupation at World War II. The rich tin resource had brought prosperity to many Ipoh miners that even make it once known as the City of Millionaires. Today, Ipoh has grown to cover a large area including the neighboring township such as Bercham, Tasek, Jelapang, Menglembu, Pengkalan, Simpang Pulai & Chemor. The city is still developing continuously while maintains its beauty of nature and harmony.