Images of Ipoh: Old Time Romance

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Old Time Romance

The Ipoh Railway Station looked more attractive during the sunset. The corridor seems to be much more romantic when the classical light is on. I really wish one day I will spend some time experiencing the old time romance at this Corridor Café.

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LowellMay 13, 2009 at 10:01 PM
I hope you can do the romance thing, too. Do you have someone to "romance" with? Nice shot!
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Chun KeeMay 15, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Yup, just waiting for a chance to be there together.. :-)
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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.