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Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge Ship

The last tin dredge that has not been dismantled from its old workspace is an example of how easy it was to extract alluvial deposits from the river by merely scooping up tin-bearing soil on an industrial scale and filtering out the ore. There is a small museum and tours are available for both the outside and inside of the dredge depending on pricing.

Address: 9th Km, Jalan Tanjung Tualang, Batu Gajah
Price: RM5-15
Website: ipoh-city.com (opens in a new tab)

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