Located about 24km from Ipoh, these ancient caves stretch over a kilometre from Sungai Siput to Kuala Dipang. Gua Tempurung is made up of five domes with ceilings that resemble coconut shells with various formations of stalactites and stalagmites. The entrance to the cave is in Gopeng, which has a Visitors Centre (Tel: 05-545 8834) for registration as a permit is required to visit the caves.