Tanah Merah Glamping Village
01 Quick Facts
02 🌲 The Vibe
Tanah Merah is the quiet, kampung end of glamping — a tiny village of 3 bell tents and 2 cabins tucked among fruit trees off the PLUS highway near Kuala Kangsar. Reviewers call it relaxing, serene and 'healing': kampung ambience, clean toilets, lights around the site at night and durian trees for long-stay guests.
One camper put it best — 'not glamorous camping, but it does have the essence': budget glamping with homestay-level amenities (AC, fan, iron, hair dryer). The catch: signage is small and the junction is easy to miss.
03 🚗 Getting There
Tanah Merah sits in Kampung Tanah Merah Enggor, roughly 15-20 minutes from Kuala Kangsar town and a short hop off the North-South Expressway (PLUS) near Enggor. From Ipoh it's about 45 minutes; from KL around 2 hours. Parking is on site. The one consistent warning in reviews: the signage is small — several campers said they nearly missed the junction, so keep GPS on and watch for the sign before the turn.
Reviewers repeatedly warn the junction signage is small and easy to miss — 'watchout the junction, you might missed it.' GPS to the plus code and slow down near the turn; the owner has been asked for bigger signs.
04 🛏️ Staying at Tanah Merah
Two ways to stay, both small-scale: 3 bell tents and 2 cabins on one kampung lot. Units come fully equipped — reviewers mention AC, fan, iron, hair dryer and power outlets — so this sits somewhere between glamping and a homestay. You can book a single unit, or rent the whole lot for a private stay, and the cabins are self check-in. Rates aren't published anywhere — you contact the property to book.
- Bell tent (fully equipped) - AC + fan, bedding and homestay extras — 'budget glamping' with a kampung feel (rates on request).
- Cabin (self check-in) - Private unit with a bed, iron, hair dryer and power outlets; self check-in confirmed by reviewers (rates on request).
- Whole-lot rental - All 3 tents + 2 cabins together — reviewers say you can rent the whole lot for a fully private retreat.
05 🛠 Facilities
🌳 Kampung setting— fruit trees around the site (durian in season — one long-stay reviewer arrived 'full of durian'), paddy views and misty hills; a genuinely rural, quiet spot.
🛖 Units & amenities— tents and cabins equipped like a homestay: AC, fan, iron, hair dryer, power outlets; self check-in on the cabins; clean toilets praised in reviews.
🔥 Nights— string lights around the area at night, a fire pit on the tent platform, and the kind of quiet that has reviewers writing 'healing best di sini'.
06 💬 What Campers Are Saying
"What a retreat! Area consists of 3 tents n 2 cabins. You can rent the whole lot for a private event like family day or hang out with friends. Toilets are clean. Facilities are updated and clean. Recommended. Fruits can be pluck from the trees n eat! What an experience. Super nice host. Would come back again. Maybe a clear signage can be put at the junction going to the site. A little confused at first. Other than that, best best best. Oh n u can walk around the village for a magnificent sunset"
"Quiet and peaceful environment. Cute campsite supervisor accompanied my stay. Clean toilets available. Power outlets available. Overall 4.5/5 Recommended for the owner to install slide type lock inside the toilet."
"Probably not glamorous camping but it does have the essence and consider as budget glamping but the ambience is very kampung n yeah i got d serene feel,u definitely got a great sleep.complete amenities with AC,fan,iron,hair dryer. Overall i got a nice experience"
"Very natural setting with fruit trees surrounding. A new experience for folks usually in the city to be closer to nature. However the place has been poorly maintained. For the price paid, it really could have been better. Musky room, stained and rusty walls .. a coat of paint and air freshener or even airing the room could do this place justice.. looks very pretty at night when lights are dim though."
"Room ok.price valueable.Location calm and quiet except washroom needs improved or repaired because high risk for customer"
Google's rating spread (4.4★ / 20 reviews, checked 21 Aug 2026) is positive with a realistic middle: the highs are the relaxing kampung ambience, clean toilets, lighting at night and the fruit trees; the caveats are small signage (several campers nearly missed the junction), maintenance gripes (one review called the washroom 'in need of repair'; another said the place 'has been poorly maintained' for the price) and no published rates — you have to call or DM to find out.
07 💰 What to Budget No official rates are published on Google Maps — the property asks guests to contact them (011-5898 5220 / Instagram) for rates and availability. Checked 21 Aug 2026.
| Bell tent (per unit) | Rates on request |
| Cabin (per unit) | Rates on request |
| Whole lot (3 tents + 2 cabins) | Rates on request |
| Long stay | Possible — one reviewer stayed ~4 months |
| Budget for a glamping night | Confirm by phone / Instagram — no public pricing |
Tanah Merah does not publish rates on Google. Contact the property before you go — and reviewers suggest confirming the washroom situation, as one flagged it needs repair.
08 🏕️ The Camp Tip
- Kampung heat is real — dry off fast. The units are homestay-complete, but you're still in the countryside; a Naturehike quick dry towel dries in minutes between showers.
- Durian season needs a cooler box. The village sits among fruit trees — one long-stay guest spent months 'full of durian'; a Blackdog cooler box keeps the haul and the drinks cold.
- The best seats are on the ground. With paddy views and kampung green around the tents, a Mobi Garden picnic mat turns any patch of grass into a breakfast spot.
- Slow mornings call for proper coffee. Mist over the paddy, no rush anywhere — a Cliton coffee setup beats instant sachets while you watch the village wake up.
09 ❓ FAQ
Q1Where is Tanah Merah Glamping Village?
At Kampung Tanah Merah Enggor, 33600 Kuala Kangsar, Perak (plus code RW7C+46), a short drive off the North-South Expressway near Enggor. Watch the junction — reviewers say the signage is small.
Q2How much does it cost to stay?
No public rates. Contact the property on Instagram or call 011-5898 5220 for rates and availability; reviewers describe it as budget glamping with full amenities.
Q3What units are available?
3 bell tents and 2 cabins, fully equipped with AC, fan, iron, hair dryer and power outlets. You can book single units or rent the whole lot for a private stay; cabins are self check-in.
Q4Is it good for a quiet retreat?
Yes — reviewers consistently call it relaxing and 'healing' with kampung ambience and lights at night. It's rural, so expect village quiet; one review flagged that the washroom needs repair.
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Author note: Google rating (4.4★ / 20 reviews), review themes, address and contact are real, pulled live from Tanah Merah Glamping Village (TMGV) on Google Maps on 21 Aug 2026. The property publishes no rates on Google — guests contact them directly (call 011-5898 5220 or Instagram). Camper quotes paraphrase recurring real review themes and are not verbatim transcripts. Photos are from the Google Maps listing, credited above.