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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. [1] 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).
Visitors must bring their appointment confirmation email with them in hard copy or on their phone. This specifies booked numbers in the group and contains the passcode. We shall be happy to welcome you to this very special and unique Ipoh building, but reserve the right to refuse admission should we consider it appropriate. Admission Charges
About Han Chin Pet Soo. Built by a rich tin mining tycoon, Han Chin Pet Soo translates to “relaxing villa”. The exclusive club included successful tin mining bosses (towkays) of Hakka origin. Today, the museum is run by Ipoh World Sdn Bhd. And along with the local community, restoration was complete in 1.5 years.
- Introduction
- History of Han Chin Pet Soo
- Tin Mining
- Four Evils
- Hakka People
- Collectables
- Verdict
- Opening Hours and Admission Charges
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Han Chin Pet Soo, which translates as Han Chin Villa, is Ipoh’s latest attraction, a fascinating museum-style exhibition in the beautifully restored Hakka Miners’ Club building. It provides an insight into the shadowy goings-on at the tin miners’ club where prostitution, gambling, opium smoking and triad activities were carried out behind the elega...
This charismatic portrait is of Leong Fee who was born in Guangdong Province, China in 1857. He arrived in Penang as a penniless migrant in 1876. With good luck and hard work he soon had fingers in many pies but it was in tin mining that he had his greatest success. He founded the Han Chin Tin Miners’ Club in a shophouse at No. 3 Treacher Street (n...
A former bedroom has been converted into a cinema screening an 11 minute black and white documentary produced in Hollywood in the 1930s called ‘Tin From the Malayan Jungle’. It’s not an Oscar winner but it explains the various methods of tin mining and has pictures of a tin dredge in action. These mining techniques are illustrated further with mura...
The 4 evils which tempted and tormented Hakka tin miners, both rich and poor, were Opium, Gambling, Prostitution and the Triads (secret societies). These are explained in some detail in the museum. Needless to say, with all this monkey business going on, wives were not allowed inside the club. Old photo from the 1920s or 30s of four 'karayuki-san'....
On the top floor is a gallery dedicated to the history and background of the Hakkas and how they ended up in Malaysia. The Hakkas are described as ‘The Jews of Asia’ reflecting their history of mass migrations over the centuries as well as their pioneering spirit.
Ipoh World has fitted out Han Chin Pet Soo with a great collection of antique furniture, curiosities, collectables and genuine artefacts from the period. Top left: One of the first electric light fittings to be used in Ipoh is in the club. Top right: The original tiles in the building's porch are still in excellent condition. Bottom Left: In the da...
It is rare to have the opportunity to go inside such a well preserved heritage building in Malaysia, especially one that has faithfully retained its original look and purpose. This place should definitely be on your itinerary if you are visiting Ipoh. If you want something special, the building can be booked for private functions, themed dinners, c...
Entry is by appointment only. There are four appointment slots daily from Tuesday to Sunday (closed every Monday). It is easy to make an appointment through Ipoh World’s Automated Booking System. Admission is FREE but donations are welcome (and necessary if the exhibition is to keep going for decades to come).
If you are travelling to Ipoh by train, Han Chin Pet Soo is about 10 minutes walk from Ipoh’s magnificent railway station via Jalan Dato Maharajalela and Jalan Panglima. See this map for directions to the location. Address: Han Chin Pet Soo No. 3 Jalan Bijeh Timah 30100 Ipoh, Perak N 4.596273, E 101.079105 Telephone: +60 (0)5 529 3306 email: events...
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These are explained in some detail in the museum. A unique exhibition this is suitable for all races and religions which provides a great insight to the early history of the Chinese in Ipoh. On the third level, there are reconstructed rooms from the 1930s and 1960s era and a showcase of the migration of the Hakka community from China.
Han Chin Pet Soo History Museum Address: No. 3, Jalan Bijeh Timah (Treacher Street), 30100 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Han Chin Pet Soo History Museum Timing: 09:30 am - 03:30 pm Best time to visit Han Chin Pet Soo History Museum(preferred time): 11:30 am - 01:30 pm
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To visit Han Chin Pet Soo museum, make an appointment at least 30 days prior. One can either book only on the official website of Ipoh World (www.ipohworld.org) or in person at the window. Citing safety reasons, the maximum number of persons allowed at a time for 1 tour slot are 20.
