Well, though there's still seven more days where we can finally declared the Chinese New Year is over, the holidays are virtually over for most of us... LOL. Yes, it's back to work today and I am sure most of you have a good week of holidays and spent quality time with your family. I was back in Ipoh as usual and like previous years, I do go around town to check things out. It's been a while since I last went to concubine lane in old town and I thought maybe it's a good idea to check it out during CNY. It was kinda quiet there on the second day of CNY though there are some tourists around. And, I was amazed at how commercialized that place has became, unlike the past where it was some very old houses standing by. Now, most of it has become shops selling souvenirs and desserts.
My kids were delighted to spot a MilkCow ice-cream shop opposite Concubine Lane. Usually, they have to get it in Bugis Junction, Singapore as there was no Milkcow in JB, whenever they cross the causeway. It was crowded then , since lots of eateries are not opened.
To be frank, I always likes to drive around Ipoh's old town whenever I am back, either to stroll around or enjoyed the white coffee and delicacies there. :)
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| The popular Kong Heng restaurant nearby, still standing there. I used to patronise it for the hor fun, popiah and white coffee |
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| Strolling around the concubine lane... and there was a light drizzle |
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| A souvenir shop there |
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| Some buildings are refurbished and nicely painted |
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| The 'Plan B' cafe nearby |
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| Love the locks here ... for couples? |
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| The 'Plan B' cafe .. it was crowded but I like the nostalgic feel there. |
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| Opposite the concubine lane is the famous herbal tea , Hor Yan Hor museum. It was closed then. |
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| And, some colonial buildings around old town which were re-painted. I am glad they didn't demolish it . |
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| Nice to see a modern eatery in an old pre-war building |
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| Three ice-creams for the four of us |
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| Little princess enjoying her milky way ice-cream. |
