My experience with Ipoh 🚉 station is beyond my expectations compare to Padang Besar station to Hatyai. The waiting is so small and combines both arrival and departure hall. At a glance you can both exit too. Air ventilation is so bad. Luckily we have slightly faster e-train service but is not frequent enough. Cannot compare service punctuality because there's no train schedule.
The snacks & beverage they are selling, the foreigners will not buy. The established cafe is outside the train station which is a 50m walk away. I doubt you wouldn't feel comfortable being your waiting...
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Ground floor is free for viewing. Mainly wood crafts and some handcrafted souvenirs at the Ground floor. Upper floors will have to pay for a fee of RM8/adult, RM4/ child. There were not so many visitors during a hot Monday afternoon.
The collection was not too bad, but the atmosphere/environment was hot and humid at the upper levels. They didn't turn on the air cond and the fans at the upper level. The environment made you want to leave the place ASAP.
TBH, it was not a very pleasant visit although the lady PIC there...
Read moreA real insight to the life of the migrant workers who came from China to Malaysia and made their fortunes at the height of the tin mining boom. There are layers of history in the life of the common man, the merging of cultures and tradition. A fascinating tour through a large collection of the household good and tools. All brought to life by a young but knowledgeable curator. Well done, lots to remember and reflect on this period of history and the family dynasties that came from hard work to...
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