🌏 Malaysian Caves Adventure! | Gua Tempurung, Ipoh

#springitinerary While it was China's National Day 🇨🇳 and just a regular weekend abroad, we took the chance to go on an exciting little getaway — to Gua Tempurung in Perak, Malaysia! 😍 This natural limestone cave is said to have formed as early as 8000 BC! Inside, it’s filled with stunning stalactites, marble, stalagmites, and all kinds of fascinating rock formations. 📍 Our day started bright and early — we drove from KL and stopped by Bidor Market for breakfast. It was alright… but the market itself was impressively clean! Around 10AM, we finally arrived at Gua Tempurung. We bought the GT (Grand Tour - Dry) ticket, which only allows stair access — no water or crawling through tight spots. The cave is huge, and the stairs are many… and steep! 😅 Some of the iron staircases were slippery due to moisture, so be extra careful. I used the default camera on my iPhone 13 Pro Max for photos — and yes, the steps are often narrow and tall, not the best for anyone with a fear of heights. Since it’s enclosed, it does get a bit stuffy inside, and climbing those stairs was quite the workout. But overall? Totally worth it! 🙌 ✨ What I regret: Not doing the full cave exploration — the rock climbing, river trekking, and belly-crawling parts sound amazing (and a little wild!). If you go, definitely join the wet adventure tours! Just make sure to wear something comfy and not too precious 😆 Bring a flashlight, headlamp, and safety helmet too. 🗺️ 4 Package Options: Gold Flowstone (GF - Dry) Top of the World (TOW - Dry) Top of the World + Short River Adventure (TWR - Wet) Grand Tour (GT - Wet) 👉 GF & TOW are easier, drier tours – sightseeing only. 👉 TWR & GT include wet activities, climbing and crawling, and require a professional guide with proper gear. 🎫 Ticket Prices (for Grand Tour): 🇲🇾 Malaysians: RM30 (adult) / RM15 (child) 🌏 Foreigners: RM50 (adult) / RM25 (child) #malaysia #perak #ipohadventures #guatempurung #caveexploration 🧗♂️🪨💧