Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo
Perak
Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo is Malaysia's first Hakka tin mining museum, located in Ipoh's Old Town near the Kinta River. Housed in a historic three-story villa originally built in 1929 as the Han Chin Tin Miners' Club, the museum offers visitors a unique glimpse into the tin mining heritage that shaped the region. The museum spans approximately 5,000 square feet and displays an extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia from the 19th and 20th centuries, reflecting the lives and culture of Hakka tin miners. One of its highlights is the immersive murals painted by local art students that simulate the experience of being inside a tin mine. The museum also features original tin mining equipment and a historic video explaining mining processes from the 1940s. Founded originally in 1893 by Leong Fee, a pioneering Hakka miner, the club served as a social and lodging hub for miners and their families. After periods of decline and neglect, the building was restored by the heritage group ipohWorld and reopened as a museum in 2015, drawing increasing numbers of visitors. The museum provides a valuable cultural and historical insight into Ipoh’s development and the importance of the tin mining industry in Perak.
ヒント: Visitors should book their visits online or in person in advance due to limited opening days (Tuesday to Sunday). The best time to visit is during weekdays to avoid weekend crowds. The museum offers a unique educational experience about tin mining history, and visitors are encouraged to explore nearby Old Town attractions such as Panglima Lane. Discounts may be available for groups or seniors; checking the official website before visiting is recommended.
興味深い事実
- •Han Chin Pet Soo is Malaysia's first museum dedicated exclusively to Hakka tin mining history.
- •The museum building was originally a miners' club founded in 1893 and rebuilt in 1929.
- •The club had legal permission to allow members to play mahjong, a rare privilege at the time.
- •Murals inside the museum were painted by students from the Perak Institute of Art to replicate the tin mine experience.
- •The museum attracted over 6,000 visitors within six months of opening in 2015.
歴史
The Han Chin Pet Soo building began as the Han Chin Tin Miners' Club founded in 1893 by Leong Fee, a successful Hakka tin miner who settled in Ipoh in the late 19th century.
The original two-story clubhouse was rebuilt into the current three-story villa in 1929, featuring a balcony and electric lighting.
The club served as a social center exclusively for Hakka miners, providing lodging and legal mahjong gaming.
During the Japanese occupation in 1941, the building was illegally sold but was restored to the members after World War II.
As the tin mining industry declined, the club's membership dwindled, and by 2012 the building was in disrepair.
The heritage group ipohWorld leased and restored the building, reopening it as a museum in 2015 to preserve the legacy of Ipoh’s tin mining heritage.
場所ガイド
Tin Mining Exhibition
This section showcases original tin mining equipment and explains the process of mining tin from prospecting to drying the ore, including a historic video from the 1940s.
Historic Han Chin Pet Soo Building1929
The three-story villa built in 1929 served as the Hakka Tin Miners' Club, featuring original architecture restored to its former elegance including curved front bay windows and balconies.
連絡先
電話: 05-241 4541