Ipoh Parade Mall is a shopping mall located at 105, Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil which is very close to the Ipoh town centre. Opened to the public in 2014 with a brand new face after completing renovation works under the new management, it is placed nearby the main road, Jalan Sultan Idris Shah which is close to other facilities such as schools, mosques, petrol stations, supermarkets, banks, restaurants, commercial centres and many more.

Due to these factors, the mall is easy to found, especially considering its very unique design with a distinctive outdoor LED entrance and the strategic location which is nearby Dataran Ipoh. It is officially listed in the Malaysia Book of Records as the “Biggest Outdoor LED Advertising Screen” and home to a few exclusive labels that are not found elsewhere in the state of Perak. With a total of 215 retail outlets spread over a net leasable area of 620,062 square feet, Ipoh Parade is definitely the entertainment nucleus of the city with a multitude of karaoke booths, bowling alleys, laser tag centres, and GSC Cineplex which is the biggest of its kind in town.

Managed by ARA Asset Management Limited, a premier integrated real estate fund manager which also manages CITTA Mall, 1 Mont Kiara, Klang Parade, and AEON Bandaraya Melaka, the mall has successfully reclaimed the hearts of the Ipoh populace and has managed to grab the throne as a premium shopping center for local Ipoh residents and tourists alike.

How to Get There

By Car

People driving from Kuala Lumpur may drive via North-South Highway/E1 for immediate access to Ipoh Parade Mall. The journey could take up to two hours and twenty minutes depending on the current traffic situation.

By Train

The nearest train station is the Ipoh train station. From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, visitors can catch the Express Rail Link (ERL) train which goes to KL Sentral/Bandar Tasik Putrajaya/Cyberjaya/Salak Tinggi/KLIA route. There, one can board the Electric Train Services (ETS) northbound coach and stop by the mentioned station before opting for taxi or bus to go around to reach the landmark.

By Bus

The nearest express bus terminal is the Amanjaya terminal which is located in 1, Persiaran Meru Raya 5. Take the trip directly to Ipoh Amanjaya from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) terminal using express bus services such as Sri Maju Express or KKKL before opting for local buses to go to the mall.

Tourist Attractions

Sam Poh Tong

A Chinese Buddhist temple built within a limestone cave, Sam Poh Tong is a popular attraction in Gunung Rapat which is about five kilometres south of Ipoh town. Being the oldest and the biggest cave temple in the country, Sam Poh Tong is definitely a majestic work of art with various statues of Buddha being placed among the stalactites and stalagmite. Legends say that the cave was discovered in 1890 by a monk from China who was passing through Ipoh who decided to make it his home and a place for meditation. He stayed twenty years later till his death, while the legacy runs strong today within the monks and nuns dedicating themselves to the temple.

Hotels

Octagon 1880 Homestay

Located 8-15-5, Jalan Raja Ekram, Ipoh, Kinta, this homestay is nicely decorated with a modern setting and a calming atmosphere to deliver a charming staying experience suited for families and groups of friends. Facilities include parking, television and air conditioner.

WEIL Hotel

One of the premium accommodations which are within a walking distance to the Ipoh Parade Mall with a brilliant atmosphere situated in 292, Jalan Sultan Idris Shah. The hotel is set up in a way that makes the guests comfortable, especially with its range of facilities and services for the guests such as cable television, shower, desk, concierge, laundry, luggage storage, outdoor pool, safety deposit box, restaurant and many more.