Han Chin Pet Soo (闲真别墅) is Malaysia's first Hakka tin mining museum and is the number one attraction in Ipoh on TripAdvisor. Located on the edge of Ipoh's Old Town, close to the Kinta River, it is in walking distance of the well-known Panglima Lane (Concubine Lane). It is managed by Ipoh World Sdn. Bhd. The two-story home of the Hakka Tin Miners Club was originally founded in 1893. This building was rebuilt in 1929. With three floors and approximately 5000 square feet, the museum displays artifacts, collectibles, ephemera, and photographs from the 19th and 20th century. Within the museum, murals painted by local students at the Perak Institute of Art replicate the experience of being within a tin mine. Opened in February 2015, the museum attracted more than 6000 visitors in its first six months, and volume has steadily increased. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, but visitors must book online or in person to schedule their visit.
Han Chin Pet Soo is located in Ipoh, Malaysia. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude 4.5961 and longitude 101.0789.
The museum was established in 2015, making it a significant historical institution in the region.
Hakka tin mining museum in Ipoh, Malaysia... It is a key destination for those interested in culture and history in Malaysia.
