Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo
Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo
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Ipoh World (IpohWorld) is an education-based, not-for-profit organisation established in 2004 to promote awareness and appreciation of Perak, the Silver State of Malaysia and its unique, diverse and rich heritage, with particular focus on Ipoh and the Kinta Valley. In 2006 we ran our first public exhibition "The Story of Ipoh: From Feet to Flight", in cooperation with Darul Ridzuan Museum. Since then, supported by sponsorship, we have run several more exhibitions while continuing to seek further financial support for a permanent, lively and interesting heritage gallery for Ipoh, thus enhancing both education and tourism. This current project, our first permanent, museum quality exhibition is our first step to fulfilling this objective. Advance booking is recommended as space in the building is limited. You may book via our website by clicking on Exhibitions or by the QR Code on our brochure. It is quick and easy and you receive a booking confirmation by return.
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- Kenny3 contributionsSmall Museum Building, but Great historyFirst of all, please be on time, and don't bring annoying children. Mr. Leong is our English tour guide. I am in the travel industry, and travel throughout the world, I can see in Mr. Leong eyes, he really enjoys what he does, and proud of his city. He shared some of the greatest histories of how the Chinese travel to Malaysia, and the city of Ipoh. I don't want to share too much info on here, if you travel to Ipoh, definitely make a reservation and take this tour. For donation, I recommend 10.00RM per person or more to help support the non-profit organizationDear Kenny0313, thank you for your time in putting up a review of your visit at Han Chin Pet Soo. We are delighted to know you find our museum building small and yet filled with great history. Also, thank you for recommending our museum a definite place to visit when in Ipoh. Hope to see you again soon. Happy travelling !Written 10 January 2020This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2020Written 7 January 2020
- PLSingapore, Singapore9 contributionsInteresting Guided Museum TourHan Chin Pet Soo is located across the street from Concubine Lane and you can visit it before or after completing your heritage walk in Ipoh Old Town. However, you have to pre-book your timeslot on IpohWorld website as it is a very small 3-storey museum with limited capacity. It essentially showcases the history of Hakka tin miners settling down in Ipoh. There are various artefacts to view and the guide, Mr Leong, is very knowledgeable in presenting interesting accounts about them. The free guided tour lasts for about an hour and visitors can make a donation at the end of the tour. I appeal to everyone who have booked the guided tour to turn up on the day/time as it deprives other visitor(s) of the chance to visit the museum.Dear PL, thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are glad you find the guided tour at Han Chin Pet Soo interesting. Hope to see you again in the future. Wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023!Written 26 December 2022This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2022Written 25 December 2022
- shirley19572015Ipoh, Malaysia63 contributionsVery knowledgeable visitFirst you need to register. Once you enter, you are guided by their staff. She uses a microphone to go through the history of this building and every part that is displayed. She's jovial and the hour long tour ended with everyone feeling happy and know Ipoh town better.Dear shirley19572015, thank you for your review on TripAdvisor. We are glad to know you are feeling happy after an hour long guided tour in our museum. Hope you have a great day and see you soon !Written 12 February 2020This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2020Travelled with friendsWritten 11 February 2020
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Anthony L
Singapore, Singapore2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Accompanying our small group is a knowledgeable guide who is friendly and helpful. Learnt much history lessons too! And the artefacts are so wonderfully preserved. Very much impressed. Remember to make a prior booking before the tour to avoid disappointment. Don’t be late for the tour or you will be “locked” out.
Written 23 September 2023
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Jet40746138338
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Sep 2023 • Family
The guide, Mr Leong was very knowledgeable and engaging. A must visit in Ipoh. Could do with more tours but understand the cost and manpower issues.
Written 14 September 2023
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Dear Jet40746138338, thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are glad you had a great tour at Han Chin Pet Soo. Hope to see you again.
Written 15 September 2023
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Chung M
Singapore, Singapore3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
A very enlightening and enjoyable visit for a small niche place. Mr Leong Meng Wai was an excellent guide. Highly recommended
Written 10 September 2023
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Dear Chung M, thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are glad you enjoyed your visit at Han Chin Pet Soo. Hope to see you again.
Written 11 September 2023
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Thomas S
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Sep 2023 • Couples
Guided 1 h tour of the building with exhibits on three floors. Need to make a reservation upfront as the visit is only possible during one of three timeslots each day. We had a very knowledgeable guide who provided an entertaining mix of history, tin mining, Hakka culture and local customs. Absolutely worth the visit. The building is now preserved by a non-profit organization. The visit is free, and the recommended donation is 10 MYR.
Written 10 September 2023
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Dear Thomas S, thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are glad you find your visit to Han Chin Pet Soo worthwhile. Happy holiday !
Written 11 September 2023
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Leong48
Singappore555 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Really enjoyed our visit to the villa - beautifully preserved, and with great story telling of the Hakka people who migrated into Ipoh to take up work, as well as the glory days of Ipoh as Tin capital of the world. A good glimpse of the various historical tin mining processes, as well as how the captains of industry relax and socialize.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
Written 9 September 2023
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Dear Leong48, thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are glad you enjoyed your visit at Han Chin Villa. Hope to see you again .
Written 9 September 2023
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brotherbill
Singapore56 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Didnt think it would be my highlight of my visit to Ipoh. The guided tour was excellently presented by Mr Leong. I now have a better understanding of the lives of mining towkays by taking a glimpse of their 4 vices & the company they hang out with.
Written 3 September 2023
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Dear brotherbill. thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are delighted you find your visit at Han Chin Pet Soo interesting. Hope to see you again .
Written 5 September 2023
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Dave N
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
A very interesting and varied museum. The guide presented information in an engaging way, suitable for all.
Written 1 September 2023
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Dear Dave N, thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are glad you find your visit at Han Chin Pet Soo interesting and worthwhile. See you again.
Written 5 September 2023
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Meander58261629347
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Solo
Excellent guided tour on history of tin mining and the lives of Hakka tin miners in Ipoh, Malaya 130 years ago.
Written 1 September 2023
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Dear Meander58261629347, thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. Aslo, thank you for visiting Han Chin Pet Soo.
Written 5 September 2023
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Ania
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Solo
Great place to learn about the history and customs of Hakka tin miners in Ipoh! The guide was wonderful and knew lots of interesting facts.
Written 29 August 2023
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Dear Ania, thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are glad you learned much stories of the past at Han Chin Pet Soo. Happy travelling !
Written 30 August 2023
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Forestee
Hong Kong, China126 contributions
Aug 2023
The building has been well preserved. 3 tours daily with professional and informative presentation on different aspects of Hakka history! The tour is free and only voluntary donation is requested.
Written 28 August 2023
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Dear Forestee, thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are glad you find your visit at Han Chin Pet Soo worthwhile. Happy travelling !
Written 30 August 2023
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Lego
Kuching, Malaysia4 contributions
Hello, guys. I want to ask whether taking photos inside the establishment is allowed and also is there any online e-book or website that you could suggest for further reading about Ipoh?
请问闲真别墅入门票多少钱？
Leo_CWY
Ipoh, Malaysia2 contributions
Hi Ng C, apologies for not replying to you in Chinese. With regards to tickets, we do not charge any entrance fees but we do welcome a suggested donation of RM10 per person at the end of the tour which is not compulsory but does help us with the upkeep of the building.
could I come there this morning with my famiy?
we're all 4.
Ian A
Ipoh, Malaysia227 contributions
Only just got your question. It is always best to book at our website.
if it is a school trip with 120 student , can we fit in there ?
Ian A
Ipoh, Malaysia227 contributions
The most we can fit in at one time is 60 pax divided into 3 concurrent groups and the shortest tour like that would be one hour.
We can always make special arrangements if you give us advance notice.
Widyandaru
42 contributions
Can a solo traveller make a booking to this tour? and is there any fee to pay this tour?
Flamamigo
sg3 contributions
Yes can book. No fee required but they ask for a rm$10 voluntary donation to upkeep the place.
May I know how to make the booking ? what you is the operating hour ? we will visit Ipoh this coming 4~6 Jan , appreciate your reply
Leo_CWY
Ipoh, Malaysia2 contributions
Dear Yvonne L, thank you for you enquiry. You can book your visit by clicking the "Book Now" button on our Facebook page which is listed as our website on TripAdvisor. Our tour sessions are as follows; 9:30am, 11:30am, 2:00pm and 3:30pm (weekdays), 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm (weekends).
G.Evening, do we have to make a reservation before visit or we can just visit when we're in Ipoh? We're only family with 4, hope to visit on 31/01/2017. Do u operate this date since it is CNY period. TQ
Leo_CWY
Ipoh, Malaysia2 contributions
Dear SueOng1009, thank you for your enquiry. Yes, we would definitely encourage you to book ahead as it may be crowded. We are only closed on the 28th of January (First day of CNY) but will be open on the 29th, 30th and 31st of January. Hope this helps. =)
Dear PR, Kindly arrange me the tour guide on coming Monday or Tuesday. You may contact me at 012-2228682
Annie C
KL177 contributions
Hi Evi, u must call or email them to make reservation as there are 3 slots a day.
happyfamilyvisit
Singapore, Singapore116 contributions
is the guided tour mandatory/ essential and is the place child-friendly. we have a six year-old who doesn't have the attention span for a 75min tour.
Richard C
7 contributions
They prefer that you go thru the guided tour which we found quite fun and informative. Our 8 yr daughter also enjoyed the experience , taking pictures and having the adults in the group explaining how all the old things that we hadn't seen since our childhood used to work. Honestly when the guide said that it was going to take an hour and a half i didn't believe it could or that we would stay that long, but you really do find a lot of historical things to linger on. Now we didn't book or register prior to showing up, so we were lucky that they had staff there when we showed up .. they run the tours at set hours, and as i think i noted in my review the doors are usually closed to maintain the air conditioning , so don't be put off it the placed looks like its closed.. ring or knock and wait , someone should show up quickly. Also you might want to go next door to the medicinal tea house after your tour .. not quite as long but interesting and you can pick up some healthy tea .. Concubine Lane is right across as well but we had run out of time.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo
- Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo is open:
- Sat - Sun 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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- (0.04 km) 27 Concubine Lane
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- Restaurants near Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo:
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- (0.13 km) Thean Chun
- (0.16 km) Plan B Ipoh