Han Chin Pet Soo by IpohWorld

05/06/2026

Imagine polished wooden floors, murmurs of conversation, the clink of mahjong tiles, and the scent of to***co swirling in the air.
This was Han Chin Pet Soo in its prime, a gentlemen’s club where miners unwound after gruelling days.

Today, you can relive that ambience through preserved artefacts, original décor, and personal items left behind by members of a bygone era.

Entry is by donation only. For tour companies, a RM10 donation for each adult and RM5 for each child is required.

31/05/2026

22/05/2026

A 3,000-ton ship carrying more than 1,000 passengers from Jiaoliang, Guangdong in 1926.
A young man bound for Singapore in an arduous journey.
A touching, loving reunion in Pusing, Perak.
A diary that survived almost a century.

Explore the life of Phoong Tet Ching - Sam Tet School’s first headmaster, only at Han Chin Pet Soo. Reserve your slot at http://www.ipohworld.org/reservation or email [email protected] .

Entry is by donation only. For tour companies, a RM10 donation for each adult and RM5 for each child is required.

15/05/2026

The life of a ‘dulang washer’ was far from a walk in the park. Dominated by women, this demanding profession required more than just panning for tin along riverbanks. A ‘dulang washer’ spent long hours standing or wading in cold, flowing water, patiently swirling her ‘dulang’ to separate tin ore from sand and gravel.

Yet, her responsibilities didn’t end at the river. After a full day of labour, she still returned home to fulfil her duties as a mother, a wife, and a caretaker of the household, managing house chores and cooking. Balancing the physical strain of tin panning with the daily demands of family life, these women embodied resilience and sheer determination.

Learn more about the stories of these incredible, strong women through our guided tour at No 3, Jalan Bijeh Timah.

Reserve your slot at http://www.ipohworld.org/reservation or email [email protected] .

Entry is by donation only. For tour companies, a RM10 donation for each adult and RM5 for each child is required.

08/05/2026

Aside from mahjong, another game that the gentlemen at Han Chin Pet Soo relished in was called Fan Tan: a simple game of pure chance. All you needed were river stones, a bowl, a ruler, and a little bit of luck.

The game began with the moderator covering a random bunch of river stones. Gamblers then placed their bets on a number from one to four. After that, the moderator uncovered the stones and used the ruler to separate them into groups of four.

The winning number was the final remainder, which was the number of stones left that could not be divided further by four. If your chosen number matched that remainder, you won the round. Pretty simple, right? At Han Chin Pet Soo, you can even see a recreated Fan Tan setup, just as the tin miners once played it.

Reserve your slot at http://www.ipohworld.org/reservation or email [email protected] .

Entry is by donation only. For tour companies, a RM10 donation for each adult and RM5 for each child is required.

24/04/2026

Fun fact: The number of tin dredges ever used in Perak reached its peak in 1940, reaching 123 units. While we showcase only a scale model of a tin dredge, you can still visit the very last real one still afloat, the TT5 Tin Dredge in Tanjung Tualang.

Discover all about the tin rush that gives Perak its wealthiest state title at Han Chin Pet Soo. Reserve your slot at http://www.ipohworld.org/reservation or email [email protected].

Entry is by donation only. For tour companies, a RM10 donation for each adult and RM5 for each child is required.

17/04/2026

From the 14th century to the 18th century, there were no bank notes, no coins and no currencies in the Malay Archipelago. So, what did people use to sell or buy things back then? Tin money! It commonly took the form of crocodiles, but other forms included tortoise, crickets, elephants, beetles and more. Through the barter trade system, it became the main means of exchange. Interesting, right? Fret not, our tin money collection will surely be a sight to behold. Visit our museum at No 3, Jalan Bijeh Timah.

Reserve your slot at http://www.ipohworld.org/reservation or email [email protected] .

Entry is by donation only. For tour companies, a RM10 donation for each adult and RM5 for each child is required.