How To Visit Qing Xin Ling Leisure & Cultural Village

Note: This place is permanently closed.

First time in Ipoh? We’ll show you how you can visit Qing Xin Ling Leisure & Cultural Village. And if it’s worth visiting at all.

Plus, other things you need to know before you go.

So, if you want to know more about this place, keep reading.

Are There Entrance Fees For Qing Xin Ling Leisure & Cultural Village?

Yes, there are entrance fees for Qing Xin Ling Leisure & Cultural Village. The rates are different for locals and foreigners.

For Malaysians, it costs RM12 per adult to enter the park. For foreigners, it costs RM20 per adult. Kids (under 7 years old) and disabled folk can enter the park for free.

The ticket counter is in the car park, right next to the entrance to the park. There are toilets beside the ticket counter too.

What To Do In Qing Xin Ling Leisure & Cultural Village

You don’t need a map to find your way around Qing Xin Ling Leisure & Cultural Village. Everything is around the lake.

Most visitors go straight after the entrance. But you can also turn to the immediate left after the entrance. Both paths will take you to the center of the park.

Note: There are plenty of toilets in the park.

1. Cycle Around

Bicycle rental is included in the entrance fees for Qing Xin Ling Leisure & Cultural Village.

The bicycle stall is right in front of the entrance. There’s no staff overseeing the bicycles, but we have seen staff maintaining the bicycles before during our previous visits.

There are different sizes for the tandem bicycles, just pick one that suits your group size, and take it into the park.

What we observe is that the bicycles are all taken after 10am, so you should pick one up at the entrance if you see any. Cycling around the park is a fun way to get around.

Note: After 10am, keep watch for your bicycle (if you still want it) while you’re exploring the park, or you’ll find that another group have taken it for themselves.

2. Feed The Fish

All around the park, you can see fish feed for sale. The payment for the fish food is through honesty boxes.

We advise going to the park as early as possible because the water of the lakes gets murky after 10am.

Before 10am, the water is still clear, and you can see large fish and koi. And might even spot an unusual species of large turtle in the lakes.

Our favorite spot in the park is the lake that is deeper inside the park. The lakes at the front of the park are not as clear. The water seems to have some oil on it too.

3. Climb To The Top

The highest point of the park is on the left side of the main track.

Colorful stairs lead up to a terrace with miniature structures of Ipoh’s most iconic landmarks.

These include the railway station, town hall, Majestic cinema, and the Birch Memorial Clock Tower.

There is even a model of what the now-Octagon apartments used to look like. Besides these, there are colorful windmills (a bit out of place in our opinion) that you can pose with.

The view from up here overlooks part of the park but not all of it. You cannot see the inner lake from here.

4. Take A Walk Down Memory Lane

On one side of a path that leads higher up the park, there are quaint set ups of antiques on display. These include wooden food carts, an old-fashioned salon, an assortment of weighing scales and vintage clocks.

In between these exhibits is a random red British phone box that is full sized.

And further on, there are more antiquities to see. Including a collection of traditional Chinese bridal objects – e.g., red parasol, tea set, etc.

The displays go stop short of the hillside where there are little markers for different animals of the zodiac. And an odd pair of long necked dinosaur statues.

5. Admire The Scenery

If you can look past the colorful manmade decorations and 3D murals, there are many examples of natural beauty in Qing Xin Ling Leisure & Cultural Village.

The innermost lake is home to some interesting rock formations. You can see these at the very back of the lake. And if you make one loop around, the lake, you will see even more.

There is a small makeshift shed that houses many stone samples too.

All types of plants can be seen thriving around the lake and at highest point of the park. Especially in the pass where the memory lane is.

6. Spot Ducks

Ducks are free to roam around the park. And depending on your luck, you might see ducklings too.

New additions to the flock include a turkey.

Most of the resident fowl prefer to hang around the side of the entrance where there are less visitors. And where there is a large boat (named Titanic) on display.

7. Take Lots Of Photos

You can be sure that this is the activity you will do the most at Qing Xin Ling Leisure & Cultural Village.

There are so many photo points all around the park. Take your pick of vintage displays, lake views, murals, etc. The memory lane at the top of the park is one of the prettiest spots besides the inner lake.

Furthermore, the park has little kiosks for bamboo hats that you can use in your photos (for free). One of these stands is right at the entrance. And there is another one in the middle of the park.

There are also antique trishaws at the right side of the park where the wishing tree is that visitors are free to use for their photos.

8. Explore The Exhibits

Aside from the exhibits at the top of the park, visitors can enter some of the colorful huts at the right side of the park.

These house exhibits too. Including one hut with a collection of Malay cultural items. Right beside this hut, is a larger open-air structure with larger antiques. Including a vintage car and fully functional jukebox playing oldies!

Close to the entrance of the park, is a large mural featuring art by popular local comic artist, Lat.

9. Make A Wish

One of the highlights of Qing Xin Ling Leisure & Cultural Village is a large wishing tree at the right side of the park. The branches and trunk of this tree are covered in red wish ribbons.

So much so, that visitors have started to throw their wish ribbons into the surrounding trees for a better chance of getting their wishes granted (the higher you can throw up your ribbon, the better).

You can get wish ribbons beside the big gold ingot display in front of the wishing tree.

And just by the inner lake is another shack with charms for anyone wishing to do better in their academic studies.

10. Get A Refreshment

There is no on-site café inside Qing Xin Ling Leisure & Cultural Village. But there is a drink vending machine and ice cream box.

You’ll find these at the foot of the hillside path that takes you to the highest point of the park.

If you want to sit down and enjoy your refreshments, there are tables and stools underneath an overhang.

In addition to these, there are wooden gazebos around the lake too. These offer more comfortable seating for bigger groups.

How To Get To Qing Xin Ling Leisure & Cultural Village

Qing Xin Ling Leisure & Cultural Village is hidden in a residential area. The recreational park is open to the public every day except for Sundays and public holidays.

Driving here requires a navigation system or you will likely get lost in the housing area. The park has its own gravel visitor car park (two, in fact).

Some buses bring tourists here too. They have a separate car park further from the park.

If you’re on your own, you can try getting an e-hailing service or taxi to bring you here from the city center. But just be sure to arrange a ride back.

Alternatively, you can get a private tour service to include this place as part of a customizable itinerary. WhatsApp us (Explore Ipoh) for a quote.

Conclusion

Try to visit Qing Xin Ling Leisure & Cultural Village right when they open at 9:30am. This way, it’s not so hot.

And before 10am, the lake is clear and still – we think it looks especially nice like this before it gets murky. Moreover, if you go early, there will still be bicycles available.

Prepare to spend at least an hour to explore Qing Xin Ling Leisure & Cultural Village. Longer if you have children and elders in your group.

If you want to go boating instead of cycling (or do both), then we recommend a visit to Kek Look Tong.

PS: Another stunning outdoor attraction you can visit while in Ipoh is Kellie’s Castle.