Ipoh - Concubine Lane is one of the most talked-about streets in Ipoh Old Town, and it was a place I was curious to see for myself. The lane is narrow, lively, and full of colour, with souvenir stalls, dessert shops, and old shophouses that give it a nostalgic charm. As I walked through, I found myself stopping every few steps to take photos. The bright signboards, hanging lanterns, and heritage façades made it one of the most photogenic spots in the area.
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| Street murals along concubine lane |
Despite its cheerful atmosphere today, the lane carries a rather intriguing history. It is said that during the tin-mining boom in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this area was owned by a wealthy mining tycoon. According to local stories, he housed his concubines along this particular lane, which is how it eventually became known as Concubine Lane. Whether entirely factual or partly folklore, the name stuck, and today it remains one of the most recognisable streets in Ipoh.
After wandering around and snapping plenty of photos, I stopped at a quaint dessert shop called Custard King.
It was a small, simple place, but clearly popular. I ordered two types: an egg custard served cold and a milk custard served hot. The cold egg custard was smooth and refreshing,
The milk custard was sold out, and I had to wait about ten minutes for the next batch to be prepared. The wait turned out to be worth it. The hot milk custard felt comforting and lightly sweet. Sitting there with my desserts after a long walk through the busy lane was the perfect little break before continuing my Ipoh adventure.
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