Han Chin Pet Soo

An absolute delight! Mr. Leong is our guide extraordinaire - enthusiastic, charismatic, spontaneous, informative - a natural storyteller! It was such an eye-opener even for an Ipoh-born & bred native. The men’s club turned museum is chock full of quirky, humorous and obscure tidbits. The architecture and furnishings are exquisite Nanyang-style. The aged exhibits are richly nostalgic. A definite must-see, must-experience for anyone visiting the “City that Tin Built”! But do book ahead.

We booked this free tour online in advance, and I highly recommend showing up on time to respect the guide and other guests. We were lucky to have Mr. Leong as our guide — he was funny, interactive, and very informative. The tour lasts about an hour, and the best part is that most of it is in an air-conditioned area, which makes it super comfortable. At the end, you’re encouraged to donate (totally optional) to help maintain the museum. A great experience for anyone visiting!

My first time to this place as an Ipohite. My family members have been multiple times bringing visitors here whenever they pop by. Reservation is required and can be done online. The tour is conducted in English and done professionally with some humor thrown in. Tour lasts exactly one hour and is not too draggy and boring. The museum is pretty well manicured considering it is a private initiative. Kudos and keep it up!!!

Our guide, Mr Leong, was very passion in explaining to us abt this building which used to be an entertainment club villa for riches. Also abt tin mining in Ipoh. Need reservation to visit this museum. Also to donate to help up keep of this museum.

The Story: From Secret Club to Museum Foundation (1893): Leong Fee founded the Hakka Tin Miners Club as a sanctuary for wealthy miners. The Forbidden Four: In its heyday, the club was famous for the "four evils"—gambling, opium, prostitution, and triads—activities strictly reserved for club members. Rebuilding (1929): The current three-story building replaced the original structure, showcasing a mix of local and Western architectural styles. Modern Era (2015): It reopened as Malaysia’s first Hakka Tin Mining Museum, curated by ipohWorld to preserve the Kinta Valley's heritage. Review: A Step Back in Time Visuals: It is a photographer's dream. The interior is packed with authentic antiques, vibrant murals, and life-sized dioramas that recreate the old tin mining days. Vibe: It feels nostalgic and slightly mysterious. You get a real sense of the "high life" (and the vices) of the wealthy miners who once walked those floors. Tip: You can't just walk in! Admission is free (donations encouraged), but you must book online in advance for a guided tour, as slots fill up fast.

had a great 1-hr guided tour about tin mining industry and Hakka people by a passionate guide; need to book for visit this museum

We really enjoyed our guided tour today. Leong was very informative and entertaining and we learnt a lot about the history of the miners club and about Ipoh's past glories. It is essential to do the free booking online as numbers are limited on the guided tour. We happily gave a donation at the end of the tour.

We have really enjoyed visiting this place! Leong was very knowledgable and entertaining! The tour was interactive and informative. Booking online prior to visiting is mandatory. There is no entrance fee, but donations are encouraged for the maintainence of the building. Highly recommended!

A museum situated in the former Hakka Tin Miners club gives us a glimpse of a different era. Online reservations needed for the tour which is free though donations are solicited. Exhibits were interesting and not overly wordy. Older folks and kids 5 and above were able to keep up with the tour. The inside is air conditioned which makes this a nice reprieve after walking around Ipoh Old Town.