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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TPjeffrey
Singapore, Singapore63 contributions
Mar 2023
Learn about the culture in the olden days of Ipoh. Guide was very knowledgeable and we really enjoyed the 1 hour tour.
Written 18 March 2023
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Dear TPjeffrey, thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are happy to know you find your visit worthwhile. Happy travelling !
Written 20 March 2023
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bell5781
Bromley Cross, UK110 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Great little museum. The guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting and fun. Highly recommend if you are in Ipoh and looking for somewhere to dodge the sun for an hour. Free tour but donations expected of 1MYR/person
Written 14 March 2023
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Dear bell5781, thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are glad that you find the guided tour interesting and fun. Hope to see you again.
Written 14 March 2023
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KYL
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
A very wonderful and educational tour! Learned a lot even as a Malaysian. Ipoh is rich with history! Thank you Leong!
Written 12 March 2023
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Dear KYL, thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are delighted that you had a very wonderful tour at our exhibition centre. Hope to see you again .
Written 13 March 2023
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Jürgen
Singapore, Singapore1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Couples
Great tour through Ipoh history and the mining community. Very engaging host with lots of knowledge to share. Highly recommended!
Written 11 March 2023
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Dear Jürgen, thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are glad you had a great tour at Han Chin Pet Soo. Happy holiday !
Written 13 March 2023
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Elhana S
London, UK3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
It’s got a lot of interesting information. The tour group is perhaps too big, but other than that it’s an interesting tour.
Written 9 March 2023
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Dear Elhana S, thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are glad you find the guided tour at Han Chin Pet Soo interesting. Happy travelling !
Written 11 March 2023
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KL Lee
Singapore, Singapore4 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
The guide was informative and knowledgeable. The plane was beautiful and the artifacts were very well maintained. Enjoyed the visit immersely
Written 4 March 2023
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Dear KL Lee, thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are delighted you had a wonderful time at Han Chin Pet Soo. Hope you had a good time in Ipoh too.
Written 7 March 2023
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Edrin
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Solo
It is an informative tour at the Han Chin Pet Soo museum. Learn the history of the tin mining in Ipoh and also the historical lifestyle of the owner of the club house. The tour guide is funny and resourceful. Enjoying the whole visit in the place 👍❤️
Written 2 March 2023
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Dear Edrin, 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 7 March 2023
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Harry
1 contribution
Feb 2023 • Couples
We very much enjoyed our tour of the tin mine owners gentleman’s club.Our tour guide was both informative and funny. The restoration of the house was well done. We learned a lot and had a good time. I would highly recommend doing this tour.
Written 25 February 2023
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Dear Harry, thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are glad that you enjoyed the guided tour at Han Chin Pet Soo. Hope you enjoyed your stay in Ipoh too.
Written 28 February 2023
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Joanna H
2 contributions
Feb 2023
This was the highlight of our visit to Ipoh. Great tour guide and really well-presented displays. Such good information on the history of Ipoh.Donation only- worth being prepared with a generous donation
Written 24 February 2023
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Dear Joanna H, thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are glad you find the guided tour informative. Hope you enjoyed your stay in Ipoh too.
Written 28 February 2023
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Kevin Loh
Yong Peng, Malaysia1 contribution
Feb 2023 • Family
Very details and interesting explaination by the professional gentleman here. Worth visiting, solid one hour tour, about the history of Hakka community in Ipoh. Free admission, but it’s worth to donate generously for them to keep this property for our next generation 🥰
Written 23 February 2023
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Dear Kevin, thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are glad you find your visit at Han Chin Pet Soo worthwhile. Hope to see you again.
Written 28 February 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, Singapore113 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.
IPOH WORLD AT HAN CHIN PET SOO - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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
- Hotels near Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo:
- (0.04 km) 27 Concubine Lane
- (0.05 km) Homestay Gopeng
- (0.17 km) Container Hotel
- (0.09 km) The Happy 8 Hotel @ Old Town
- (0.16 km) 1981 Guest House
- Restaurants near Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo:
- (0.02 km) Kafe Yoon Wah
- (0.04 km) Restoran Two Six
- (0.06 km) Ding Feng Teow Chew Tau Fu Fa
- (0.13 km) Thean Chun
- (0.16 km) Plan B