Ipoh is the capital city of the state of Perak and is one of the biggest cities in Malaysia with over 750.000 inhabitants. 70% of Ipoh's population is of Chinese origin. The city is located at a distance of approximately 200 kilometers to the north of Kuala Lumpur. Ipoh has many nice attractions and sights in and around the city. One popular attraction is the Railway Station, Town Hall and High Court. Other attractions are: Ipoh Heritage Walk, Kellie's Castle, Perak Cave with its numerous beautiful Buddha statues. There are also numerous night markets at different locations throughout Ipoh; besides browsing for nice buys you can also buy snacks and food at the markets.