{"id":44360,"date":"2023-05-28T02:52:47","date_gmt":"2023-05-28T02:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/28\/the-mirror-lake-beyond-the-little-red-dot\/"},"modified":"2023-05-28T02:52:49","modified_gmt":"2023-05-28T02:52:49","slug":"the-mirror-lake-beyond-the-little-red-dot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/28\/the-mirror-lake-beyond-the-little-red-dot\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mirror Lake \u2013 Beyond the Little Red Dot"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It looks like I get to go to Ipoh very often due to household dwelling there. And each journey again there I attempt to discover one thing new to do on this sleepy small city which is usually considered a spot for retirees. <\/p>\n

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Fortunately, there’s a new attraction on the town and it\u2019s a part of the native authorities\u2019s effort to advertise eco-tourism. There is a somewhat new Geopark which is positioned within the midst of a number of limestone mountains. The foremost attraction is a small lake which has flooded a few outdated quarries. The attraction was solely open within the final 2 years so it\u2019s nonetheless somewhat uncooked and present process improvement work.<\/p>\n

The new attraction is named the Mirror Lake or Tasik Cermin in Malay. <\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_1.jpg?ssl=1?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_1.jpg?ssl=1?w=672\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_1.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11706\"\/>
The new attraction is known as the Mirror Lake or Tasik Cermin in Malay. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
You can find Mirror Lake on Google Maps and navigating here by car is pretty simple. But the last couple of hundred meters of road is through an unpaved sand road which leads to this large carpark.<\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_4.jpg?ssl=1?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_4.jpg?ssl=1?w=672\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_4.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11709\"\/><\/a>
You can discover Mirror Lake on Google Maps and navigating right here by automobile is fairly easy. But the final couple of hundred meters of street is thru an unpaved sand street which ends up in this massive carpark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Beside the carpark you will see this scene. Although crass commercialism doesn\u2019t seem to fit in with a Geopark, I\u2019m glad to see that local businesses have the opportunity to setup here. It could have been a Starbucks logo up there.<\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_5.jpg?ssl=1?w=200\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_5.jpg?ssl=1?w=534\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_5.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11710\"\/><\/a>
Beside the carpark you will notice this scene. Although crass commercialism doesn\u2019t appear to slot in with a Geopark, I\u2019m glad to see that native companies have the chance to setup right here. It may have been a Starbucks brand up there.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
Being the only coffeeshop in the area, there was a long line of people waiting for their turn to get a table.<\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_6.jpg?ssl=1?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_6.jpg?ssl=1?w=672\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_6.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11711\"\/><\/a>
Being the one coffeeshop within the space, there was a protracted line of individuals ready for his or her flip to get a desk.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Walking past the coffeeshop and through the steep cliffs will bring you to this very Jurassic looking area. It\u2019s a dead end gorge where you can walk around and take photos.<\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_7.jpg?ssl=1?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_7.jpg?ssl=1?w=672\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_7.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11712\"\/><\/a>
Walking previous the coffeeshop and thru the steep cliffs will deliver you to this very rugged trying space. It\u2019s a lifeless finish gorge the place you possibly can stroll round and take images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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There aren\u2019t any safety barriers and despite the warning signs, visitors would still try climbing over the rocks.<\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_8.jpg?ssl=1?w=200\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_8.jpg?ssl=1?w=534\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_8.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11713\"\/><\/a>
There aren\u2019t any security limitations and regardless of the warning indicators, guests would nonetheless strive climbing over the rocks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
I did noticed that many visitors left coins pressed into the sides of the cliff and wedged into the rock. I wonder what\u2019s the significance of this?<\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_9.jpg?ssl=1?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_9.jpg?ssl=1?w=672\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_9.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11714\"\/><\/a>
I did seen that many guests left cash pressed into the perimeters of the cliff and wedged into the rock. I ponder what\u2019s the importance of this?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You would possibly suppose proper now, so the place is the lake? It really lies throughout the carpark from this gorge. So strolling again throughout the carpark, I discovered myself on the entrance to Mirror Lake.<\/p>\n

This is the entrance to the Mirror Lake. Of course there\u2019s a ticketing counter now. I guess someone has to pay to build public facilities like the carpark and there\u2019s even a newly built and decent public toilet available.<\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_2.jpg?ssl=1?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_2.jpg?ssl=1?w=672\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_2.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11707\"\/><\/a>
This is the doorway to the Mirror Lake. Of course there\u2019s a ticketing counter now. I assume somebody has to pay for public amenities just like the carpark and there\u2019s even a newly constructed and first rate public bathroom obtainable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The lake is actually on the other side of the limestone mountain and past the ticketing counter is this old mining tunnel which you would have to walk through.<\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_3.jpg?ssl=1?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_3.jpg?ssl=1?w=672\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_3.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11708\"\/><\/a>
The lake is definitely on the opposite aspect of the limestone mountain and previous the ticketing counter is that this outdated mining tunnel which you would need to stroll by way of.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Its actually very serene and peaceful at the lake. The tunnel opens up on to a small wooden platform where you can take photos from and there\u2019s also boat rides available. You have to buy tickets for the boat ride and waiting times can be quite long due to the crowds.<\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_title.jpg?ssl=1?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_title.jpg?ssl=1?w=672\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_title.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11720\"\/><\/a>
Its really very serene and peaceable on the lake. The tunnel opens up on to a small wood platform the place you possibly can take images from and boat rides are additionally obtainable. You have to purchase tickets for the boat trip and ready occasions may be fairly lengthy because of the crowds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you seen within the image of the doorway constructing, the phrases on the constructing says \u201cTASIK CERMIN 1\u201d. So there’s a second Mirror Lake, and you’ll really move it on the best way into the big carpark. <\/p>\n

So this is the entrance and ticketing center for the second Mirror Lake. You can walk from the large carpark or you could drive the short distance, but there\u2019s very limited parking space in front.<\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_10.jpg?ssl=1?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_10.jpg?ssl=1?w=672\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_10.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11715\"\/><\/a>
So that is the doorway and ticketing middle for the second Mirror Lake. You can stroll from the big carpark or you can drive the brief distance, however there\u2019s very restricted parking area in entrance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The only way to see the second Mirror Lake is to buy the boat ticket and enter through a flooded tunnel. <\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_11.jpg?ssl=1?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_11.jpg?ssl=1?w=672\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_11.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11716\"\/><\/a>
The solely solution to see the second Mirror Lake is to purchase a ship ticket and enter by way of the flooded tunnel. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The flooded tunnel is about a 100m long, but it definitely felt like a long time going through it.<\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_12.jpg?ssl=1?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_12.jpg?ssl=1?w=672\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_12.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11717\"\/><\/a>
The flooded tunnel is a few 200m lengthy, however it positively felt like a very long time going by way of it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Once we exited the tunnel, it felt like we had entered a hidden world. The silence was deafening with the occasional sound of birds chirping.<\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_13.jpg?ssl=1?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_13.jpg?ssl=1?w=672\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_13.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11718\"\/><\/a>
Once we exited the tunnel, it was like we had entered a hidden world. The silence was deafening with the occasional sound of birds chirping. The surroundings was very uncooked and had a Jurassic Park really feel to it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The boats were powered by silent electric motors. A good choice as gas powered engines would have spoiled the silence and polluted the beauty of this place.<\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_14.jpg?ssl=1?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_14.jpg?ssl=1?w=672\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/edwinstravel.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/04\/mirror_lake_14.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11719\"\/><\/a>
The boats have been powered by silent electrical motors. A good selection as gasoline powered engines would have spoiled the silence and polluted the fantastic thing about this place.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I might say this can be a very attention-grabbing place to spend roughly 2 hours to discover and revel in its pure magnificence. With smart and sustainable improvement, this could possibly be a good way to redevelop outdated quarries into an eco-themed attraction.<\/p>\n

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