Did You Know: Malaysia's Last Tin Mining Site Also Houses Our Country's Biggest Maze Park

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This maze park has a built-up area of ​​55,000sqft, and is shaped like a heart. It looks so pretty from these overhead shots!

When the tin rush in Taiping first started in 1848, Perak quickly became the richest state in Malaya. However, due to declining tin prices, factories had to be shut down or sold off.

In 1982, TT5 ceased operations, and was donated to the Perak State Government by the Malaysia Mining Corporation (MMC) in 1997. Currently, TT5 remains the only complete tin dredge in our country.

Many of its heritage items are on display in its gallery, known as Anjung@TT5. It also houses tin dredge equipment and tools, as well as old photos and information panels that illustrate historical facts about tin mining.

Visitors may drop by for a paid tour of the tin dredge, and appreciate its unique history. The in-house tour guides will narrate many interesting tales of the ex-miners and the tin mining process.

Panning, also known as mendulang or dulang washing, is the technique of separating particles of tin from soil or gravel by washing it in a pan with water. You can discover how the soil is taken up from the lake by the buckets, and sifted in pans to produce tin concentrate.

Visitors may enjoy authentic local dishes and street snacks, including laksa, noodles, kacang putih, and Malay kuih. You can also get local fresh produce, clothing, accessories, and household items at the weekend bazaars and night market, which is held every last Saturday of the month.

Participate in a two-hour fitness session that occurs once a month, on every first Sunday of the month. You'll be able to work out while admiring the spectacular background of the dredge!

Experience a two-day, one-night camp under the stars, and dig into a delicious BBQ feast at TT5's mining heritage site.

Camping packages start from RM50 per pax.

Challenge yourself and your friends, family, or colleagues to a treasure hunt around the area. Activities include the dulang washing challenge, decrypting clues, and solving riddles about tin mining from the gallery display.

Embark on an adventurous ATV ride and explore the sandy ex-mining land and undeveloped terrain around TT5. You'll definitely marvel at the natural landscapes and scenic view of the tin mining site, especially during sunset.

Opening hours:
9am - 6pm (Daily)

Guided tours:
9.30am - 4.30pm (Daily)

Ticket prices:
MyKad holders:
RM5 (Children, school students, and senior citizens)
RM8 (University students)
RM10 (Adults)

Non-MyKad holders:
RM10 (Children and senior citizens)
RM20 (Adults)

Address:
9th KM,
Jalan Tanjung Tualang,
31000 Batu Gajah,
Perak, Malaysia

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