Ipoh Railway Station
Stesen Keretapi Ipoh
A white station completed in 1917 in the Moorish Revival (Indo-Saracenic) style, nicknamed the 'Taj Mahal of Ipoh', that still serves as a stop for ETS trains.
Ipoh Railway Station was built between 1914 and 1917. It was designed by British architect Arthur Benison Hubback, who also designed Kuala Lumpur's old railway station and Masjid Jamek. It blends neoclassical and Indo-Saracenic styles, and its gleaming white walls, domes, spires and long arcades are impressive. Locals call it the 'Taj Mahal of Ipoh', and it is one of Malaysia's most beautiful stations. The upper floor was once the Majestic Station Hotel, a luxury hotel from the colonial era. The lawn and plaza in front are the best spots for panoramic photos. Across the way stand Ipoh Town Hall and the High Court, also white colonial buildings. The station is still in use. ETS electric trains running between Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Butterworth (Penang) stop here, so train travellers see it as soon as they step out. Getting there: it is at the western end of Old Town, about a 10-minute walk from Concubine Lane and other sights. The exterior is free to view, and it is best photographed from the forecourt or lawn. Note: the station is an operational area, so do not linger on the platforms to take photos, as this disrupts passengers.
Opening hours
All day (during station operating hours)
Nearby sights
- Ipoh Town Hall & Old Post Office
- Birch Memorial Clock Tower
- Kong Heng & Kong Heng Square
- Ipoh Old Town
- Concubine Lane
- Sin Yoon Loong & Nam Heong White Coffee
- Han Chin Pet Soo
- Darul Ridzuan Museum