Kellie's Castle

Very nice place to visit if you are near at Ipoh. Parking is available but needs to pay 5MYR. Kellie’s Castle is quite stunning and really good to get some photos of it. Also have horse to ride on but unfortunately I think it only open for weekends. Some people say that the place very haunted but not really, but sometimes feels eerie but okay - need goes there to feel the vibe there. Staff there was friendly and also ticket need on kiosk and it a good the we doesn’t need to carry a physical ticket to go inside the castle. It is worth it? For first time, yes. But for second time, better for photo shoots only. To appreciate the structure building, it worth to take picture. Overall it best to visit once for lifetime.

1. Interesting when you read about the history of the place a little, beforehand 2. Convenient to book ticket ONLINE on their site, in advance: RM 9 per head. The que can be quite long here 3. Parking lot; site A & site RM 5 Note: do not lean on the wired boundary cable, yes some people do that; bloody risky... 4. Go behind castle, sit in que for guided tram ride #FYI - the ticket is VALID for a whole day (operating hours lah) & its multiple entry hence after day visit you can go out, jln jln then return for evening/night view too 😊 👍! (Be safe, buy online ticket so got digital copy)

Kellie’s Castle is definitely one of the must visit historical sites in Malaysia. Parking costs RM5, but there’s a convenient OKU parking spot nearby, and the pathway leading to the ticketing area is OKU friendly. Unfortunately, the route up to the castle itself doesn’t have a wheelchair or stroller pathway, only stairs, so we stayed below and took photos from there. The staff were incredibly kind and allowed us to walk past the bridge towards the castle, which made the experience even better. Even though it was raining, the view was still beautiful. They also have good coffee available, and there were buskers playing lovely music, adding to the atmosphere. Overall, I really enjoyed my visit here.

An old castle during the British colonization era. Proud to see the management is actively managing & caring for this significant part of Perak' history. Dress up! Many photo spots with scenic views. But make sure to wear comfortable shoes as there's a lot of walking & some steps are uneven. Expect to spend about 2-3hours here. Parking is RM5. Entrance fee varies. For locals, be sure to bring IC for local price. Surau, toilet & cafe available. Activities available include buggy ride, horse riding, clay vase painting & many more (at additional cost).

Kellie’s castle would’ve been a nice place if it wasn’t for the “petting” zoo there. The animals are clearly forgotten by everyone who works there. They’re either locked in cages or left out in the sun, suffering without food and for some, quite injured. I would definitely not support a place like this until they sort this stuff out. Rather than put some money in a stupid zoo like this, they should give these animals a better life and restore some places in the castle. Such a shame that this place loses its charm with something like this.

Kellie’s Castle is a fascinating historical site with a mix of colonial ambition, mystery, and local heritage. It’s not a polished tourist attraction, so manage expectations. Best visited in the morning to avoid heat. A good stop if you enjoy history, photography, and stories beyond the surface.

A historic spot with beautiful views. But, the management can do better, i guess. With car park charges RM5/car, then the entrance ticket per pax RM9 for adults, RM7 for kids, i am quite dissappointed with the facilities on site. Smelly toilet with broken doors, no door lock, toilet flush does not functioning. How pathetic the facilities in here. There are a lot of foreign tourists visiting this place and what would they think of Malaysia when they experienced this kind of facilities at a beautiful historic spot. Please do something.

Ipoh town's great heritage offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. The architecture showcases a unique blend of cultures, creating an enchanting atmosphere. These buildings stand as testaments to the town's rich history and resilience. Moreover, the stunning views of the surrounding landscapes add to the town's allure. Overall, this town is a truly remarkable destination for anyone seeking a memorable experience.

This is a great local place to visit when in Ipoh. It's aittle off the beaten path but is worth the drive. Upon arriving you just have to pay a small fee. There is a parking lot with a few souvenir shops and places to buy some snacks. The castle itself is interesting, and has plenty of info boards inside telling about the history of the castle and what each room was. There's plenty of great places for photo opportunities throughout the castle. The inside of the castle and grounds were surprisingly clean. The only negative, was that there isn't really any workers around the castle while touring so there were some people running around or walking into areas that were off limits. All in all, I would definitely spending some time to stop by and check this place out when in Ipoh.

We visited as part of a Ipoh Secrets tour. The castle looks like a fusion of east and west cultures. I'm curious to see how it would have looked when completed. I think it best to visit with a tour guide so you can appreciate the "castle" better, though there are useful information boards put up as well. Admission is 10 ringgit for foreigners, 5 ringgit for Malaysians so bring your ID.

There are so many stories and mysteries surrounding the famous Kellie's Castle in Perak. The castle was built in the 1915 but the construction came to a stop when the owner passed away in 1926. Many people believe the castle is haunted and has secret undergrounds tunnel and hidden rooms. Kellie's Castle is located 20 minutes from Ipoh, on top of a hill which was once a rubber plantation. To get to the castle, you need to go through some small roads that are very maze-like. I love ancient architecture and buildings, so I was very excited when we arrived at the castle. There's a proper parking in front of the castle, and you can see the name "Kellies Castle" on the grass from the carpark area. Despite they never got the chance to complete the construction, I could tell how big and beautiful the castle going to be if the construction would have been completed. You can walked around and have a feel of the walkway and the rooms. The area was cool and windy when we were there, probably due to it being far from the town area. There's a courtyard in the middle of the castle where you can take beautiful photos. In fact, I believe you can take amazing photos from almost every corner at the castle. If you have the courage, do make your way up to the top of the castle. You'll have a wide view of the area, but please be extra careful when you are up there so you do not fall off the castle. It's sad that they never got the chance to complete the castle. It would really have been awesome! If you are driving by, do drop by Kellies Castle and have a feel around the castle!

Some people said it's scary to be here but I love it. I had been here for a few times with my family. The view from the top is superb. It looks so good in pictures, so does in real. My international friends said it's their dreams to be here. The building has a lot of history to tell the youngsters. Those who love historical places, this is the right one.

I've never known of the existence of this place until year 2010. My friends and I went for a Jalan Jalan Cari Makan one day trip to Ipoh. Cuti-cuti Malaysia, support our local tourism. Hehe.. We went to Ipoh for the usual Ipoh famous bean sprout chicken followed by cave visiting and all. On our way back, we passed by this road side signboard written 'Kellie's Castle'. Then someone suggested that we shall go over for a visit. As a curious tourists, we all agreed to go over for a look since we are already here. Why is it called Kellie's Castle, there's a story behind it. This place is build by a Scottish man named named William Kellie Smith for his family. This place is indeed a small castle. It is 6 floors high with indoor tennis court, rooftop court yard, wine cellar and tunnels. The construction of this castle was never complete due to certain unfortunate event and the Smith family moved back to Scotland after Smith died of Spanish flu. This place is now a famous tourist spot in Gopeng. It is even used as film setting for movies like Anna and the King and Skyline Cruisers which make this place even more famous. Other than all that, there are many local haunted story about this place. There's story where you can see Smith's spirit wandering in the castle, as well as spirits of the builders who died there. I was told that you might also hear sound of little children running around and all. I wouldn't want to be the one justifying how true those story is. It is creepy enough to listen to those story while touring the castle. Another interesting part about this place that I can assure is real is that there's a tree where the trunk is a shape of a bear. Yes, I've seen that with my own eyes and can assure that it's real. Others you would have to go check it out yourself. If you happen to visit Ipoh, remember to pay Kellie's Castle a visit! You only have to pay a small entrance fee to tour around this amazing historical building.

Kellie's Castle is a very interesting place to visit.The uniqueness of architectural structure that can be built in such an old time was amazing. Some of my foreign friends said it's common to have hidden tunnel or secret staircase built in the era of colonial. But what about the lift that they were plan to built in old days? or the helipad on top of the roof? My most unforgettable moment is the fascinating view on top of the helipad where you can see the entire castle and surrounding in different angle. As you walk through the alley of the indoor castle, you will see some picture and so called haunted story hanging on the wall. But for me, it's not haunted. It's a romance story between Mr. William Kellie and his wife. This castle supposed to built as a faraway home for them. Unfortunately, it's not a happy ending for them because Kellie's sudden death due to pneumonia.It's a definitely a must visit place for the sake of interesting architectural structure, beautiful love story or haunted story and the scenery from the top. Note: I will suggest to come in the morning to avoid humid and sunny day at the afternoon. Apply sunblock, wear comfort shoes, bring water and also camera!

Kellie's Castle is a historical site on the way back from Ipoh, Perak to Kuala Lumpur. On our drive back we too decided to stop and go walk around. while buying thickets i read some of the newspaper cut outs and the history of the castle, the main attraction here is due to claims that its haunted. So Mr Kellie, who was here in Malaysia during the British war era started building this castle for him and his family to stay. Apparently he was very invested in the project but died before its completion and thats why its left in the state that its in now. According to people that have been in the castle alone at night or sometimes even during the day, they claim to see Mr Kellie's shadow or a figure that looks like him. They even have pictures of sightings of his ghost in and around the castle. Rumours a side, it was indeed an interesting experience as we got to tour the grounds of a really old castle. Wouldn't say that i'd go back again cause it wasn't that interesting but if you do happen to drive by the area then its worth a stop.