First discovered by a monk in 1890, this cave 5km south of Ipoh now shelters Sam Poh Tong temple, which is still used today by nuns and monks pursuing solitary meditation. The temple contains a reclining Buddha flanked by smaller statues, but the main attraction is 'Turtle Pond' where locals release tortoises in the hope of balancing their karma. There’s also a garden adorned with granite pillars and small bridges. The temple can be reached by Gopeng-bound buses from Ipoh’s local bus station.
