Throwing back couple of days ago, I was back in my home town to visit my parents, i decided to visit my favourite hill in the Perak state of Malaysia.
Journey to the hill side is about 15km. If you wish to catch the beautiful sunrise, better leave before 6am. From the entrance towards the gazebo observation deck is about 3km hike with paved road. Average walking speed can get you up there in about 45 minutes. If you're fit regular hiker, probably 25 minutes.
Other than sunrise, one can make use of the semi broke down facilities to do some light exercises. Air is extremely fresh provided other hill goer doesn't fart or wear perfume for the hike.
One can choose to continue the journey to the communication tower, but I've done that and found absolutely nothing to do and no view point worth at the peak, so trailing down for dim sum breakfast is the way to go.
There's enough view point on the way downhill, and if you're lucky to hike this hill next day from a heavy rain, you'll likely see the heavy and dense fog covering the entire city.
There's another view point at the middle section from the gazebo, where you can stop and have break. To me, going uphill is not that big of a deal, but the downhill impact is killing my knee joints.
A statue of Buddha is erected at the view point overseeing the city, combo with the chilling hill breeze, coupled with the running waterakes this place very relax and enjoyable.
The view point is properly nourished with different type of plants. Although they're beautiful, please refrain from plucking.
The guard rail is a little rusty and try not to be a hero or a selfie queen sitting on it or lean on it. Keep a safe distance from the edge, rest assured this is yet another great place to hangout at the Kledang hill.
Last but not least, other then human, beware of wild monkeys. They usually mind their own business. As an understanding human, avoid direct eye contact with any of them, or you're hinting them you want to deal with their business.
Gazebo View Point
Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kv2gFCayoCjDFwiJ7
Address: Hala Rasi Jaya 1, Taman Rasi Jaya, 31450 Ipoh, Perak