Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge No. 5 — Attraction in Perak

Disappointing to visit this place these days compared to last time or at least before it was taken over by Escape. Last time, tix price was around rm8-10 ,then boleh add on another rm10 if u want to go inside the tin dredge ( guided). Nowadays, tix is fixed at rm21/ person for tin dredge visit and the maze. If u dont want to go inside the tin dredge,u still need to pay rm21. Not kid friendly. Last time for rm8-10, there were plenty of things to do also at the maze side area. Boleh ootd, fish feeding, then lepak2 cafe comel dlm tu. nowadays according to the staff (i asked her lah) , rabbits farm (inside the maze) also dah xde..all gone..i bet including the chickens n goats kot?? So nothing much to do..they took over this place to also introduce Escape. But for me it only makes it lose its visitors especially us who live nearby tanjung tualang area. We want to santai2 but nothing to enjoy anymore. Escape is also very expensive. We were so disappointed so xjdi masuk n trus balik. Ada makcik2 juga with their family patah balik lepas ask for the tix price. rugi lah, last time we could bring school kids for educational trips, or santai2 on the weekends. nowadays xsure la . suddenly rse dah xbest..just my opinion. Jgn marah kkk. Others might find it fun and worth it especially if they also take Escape package kn. But for me,i miss the old kapal korek packages. But for people from other states , come la jalan2 tengok our historical kapal korek. Support the tahun melawat Perak. It's still worth it for people who have never visited this place. I've been here several times already that's why I'm so disappointed because i didn't come to see the kapal anymore, i just wanted to bawak my kids and nephews jalan2 inside...

Older Malaysians like me have no doubt studied about the tin mine industry in Malaya/Malaysia and the use of tin dredges during schools days. Now, you finally have the opportunity to step into a piece of history in the form of an actual tin dredge. That alone makes the price of entry worth it.

Please note that tickets are not sold on site although it is not a problem to buy the online tickets on the spot. There is someone on site that can help with the purchasing process if needed.

While the tin dredge is quite huge, only the ground floor is open to visitors. All the stairs leading to the upper areas are all blocked off. While there is no guided tour, there are QR codes at selected areas that you can scan for audio tour. Incidentally, the entry fees come with a pair of earphones just for this purpose. While the signs and audio are appreciated, I feel some information regarding the workings of the dredge are lacking. The tour of the dredge itself should take less than half an hour to compete.

For example, more information regarding the tin extraction process is missing. Supposedly 60 to 70 workers manned the dredge on each shift but what do they do?

Perhaps a separate gallery that includes models and audio visual aids will be helpful.

Last but not least, the RM21 (adults) entry fee strangely comes with entry to the TT5 maze. While the maze is suitable for all ages, access to the maze is via a hanging bridge. Older visitors with walking or balancing problems will not be able to traverse the bridge. The operator probably combined the two to justify the ticket price but failed to consider this problem. It is because of this I docked one star...

Tin Dredge TT5 is the last of its kind in Malaysia — a massive old machine that once scooped tin from the lake. Seeing it up close hits differently if you’re into history or old industrial gear. It really drives home how significant tin mining was in this part of the world. They’ve tried to set the scene with sound effects — banging and clanking over speakers — which is a nice touch if you want to imagine what working here might have sounded like.

But beyond that, it’s mostly just a photo stop. The information boards are there, but they read like a Sejarah textbook. You can scan QR codes to hear an AI voice explain the parts, and they hand out wired earphones to go with it. If you’ve brought your own earbuds, it feels a bit like they’re trying to justify the RM21 ticket price.

The staff I met were genuinely helpful, especially since the payment system is a bit of a headache. You have to register with a face scanner at the entrance — not exactly smooth, or privacy-friendly. There’s supposedly a guided tour, but I was never offered one.

Your RM21 also gets you into a nearby maze, which is a fun enough way to pass the time, but it's clearly not well maintained. Be ready to duck under branches and avoid the odd bee buzzing about. The money seems to have gone into the Escape Park next door — which itself feels quiet, probably because it’s so far out of the way.

Parking’s easy, and there’s an A&W nearby if you want a quick bite. There’s also a small gallery at the entrance — which honestly, is far more interesting and informative than the...