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Kinta Valley: The Glory Era of Tin Deposits

Nurul - A local girl that loves food

Our local for this tour

Nurul - A local girl that loves food

The Kinta Valley is karstic in nature, as shown by the prevalence of mogotes throughout the area. It forms the largest tin field along the Siamese-Malayan peninsula tin belt. It has been mined since ancient times by indigenous people

Experience details

  • Destination

    Ipoh

  • Category

    Day trips

  • Duration

    8 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Car

  • Available languages

    English • Melayu

  • Highlights

    • Family friendly
  • What's included

    Entrance tickets • Private guide • Meals • Driver • A/C Car • Kids join for free

Here’s an overview of your tour

Lets explore the impacts of the larger tin alluvial deposit area in the world. The multicultural in terms of racial diversity, local culture and food influenced by that. A new economic addition which is rubber plantation that was developed after the collapse of the tin industry in Malaysia at that time.

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Ipoh
  • Historic Building

    Unfinished building construction that made for love
  • Almost 90 years Engineering Structure

    The last remnants of the tin industry
  • 400 million cave

    The longest and largest cave in Peninsular Malaysia
  • Museum in Tin City

    Antique collections
  • Mirror Lake

    Explore ex quary
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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  • Nurul - A local girl that loves food

    Nurul

    A local girl that loves food

    Nurul
    4.6
    10 reviews
    I speak
    English • Melayu

Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
  • Included

    • Entrance tickets
    • Private guide
    • Meals
    • Driver
    • A/C Car
    • Kids join for free
  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Reviews

5.0
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    5.0

    Very fun and informative

    "I had a really nice walk with Nurul through the city of Ipoh. We tasted some local drinks and foods and saw a lot of the city! Nurul knows a lot about the city and it’s history so the tour is also ve...

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    About local Nurul
    5.0

    Un bon aperçu d’Ipoh

    "Visite très intéressante qui permet de visiter les principaux points d’intérêt d’Ipoh. Nurul prends le temps d’expliquer et de répondre aux questions, elle donne également des bons conseils sur les c...

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    About local Nurul
    5.0

    A true local insight into Ipoh

    "Nurul is an excellent tour guide. She was incredibly accommodating as my bus was delayed and she met me at my hotel. It was really great to hear about Ipoh from a local and the hidden facts that I wo...

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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Nurul - A local girl that loves food

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