Golf
At the many golf courses around the city. the perak royal golf club is the oldest of the golf courses located close to the city centre but there are also great golf courses at clearwater sanctuary in batu gajah and meru valley in jelapang. both clearwater sanctuary and meru valley provide accommodation that make a golfing holiday all the more convenient.
Ulu Geroh and Rafflesia flower
Be an ecotourist and experience the rainforest here gps 101â° 15.200'e/ 4â° 26.420'n. this is an orang asli kampung about one hour's drive into the hills east of gopeng. the last half of the ride is along a rough road 4x4 preferred through rubber, durian and oil palm plantations to the village on the edge of the rainforest. guides from the orang asli community take visitors to see the parasitic rafflesia flower the largest flower in the world and the raja brooke's birdwing butterfly as well as other forest bugs, plants, etc. there's also a small but beautiful waterfall. apart from rafflesia watching, jungle hiking, caving and white water rafting can be organized. you will need your ic or passport number for the visitor log book. basic accommodation is available at ulu geroh itself or in a rural setting at three nearby eco-resorts:
Explore Tambun
Once a small town north of the city, with city growth it is now a close suburb to the city centre. tambun has been traditionally known for its juicy pomelo fruit and the tambun hot springs,now accessible through the lost world of tambun hot springs and spa or at the banjaran resort. also in tambun, is ipoh's only water theme park, the lost world of tambun. it provides great rides and entertainment for families and also organizes tours into the nearby limestone caves for those interested in eco-tourism. it recently opened a petting zoo that allows children the opportunity to feed and pet a variety of animals. a taxi from the city centre will cost you rm 15 one way.