Glamping at Xscape Tambun, Ipoh — Comfort Camping or Just Overpriced Tents?

The Vibe

This is not a traditional campsite. You're not pitching a tent here — you're checking into one. Glamping at Xscape Tambun is a proper glamping setup inside Sunway City Ipoh, where your accommodation is a furnished tent with air conditioning, a fan, real bedding, towels, slippers, and even a hair dryer. Think hotel-adjacent, but surrounded by trees and limestone hills instead of a lobby.

The setting is genuinely nice. Big trees shade the area throughout the day, the pathways are paved and walkable, and there's a bird sanctuary behind the site — mornings here are something else, with birds going crazy before the rest of Tambun wakes up. There's also a river at the back where monitor lizards apparently hang around, though the staff say they won't bother you. You're still in Tambun town though, so at night you will hear motorbikes and cars from the main road. Not super loud, but it's there.

The crowd here tends to be families, couples, and first-timers who want to say they went "camping" without actually roughing it. Low season is wonderfully quiet — some guests report only three tents occupied on their visit. On school holidays and long weekends though, expect it to fill up. Activities like e-biking, caving, and flying fox are available nearby, but from what people say, they're priced on the high side. Oh — and there's a cemetery nearby. Close enough that one reviewer mentioned it. Just so you know.

Getting There

The address is Persiaran Lagun, Sunway City Ipoh, 31150 Ipoh, Perak — inside the Sunway City Tambun development, same area as Lost World of Tambun. From Ipoh city centre, head towards Tambun and follow signs for Sunway City. Plug the Google Maps CID link into your phone and it'll take you right there. The road in is well-paved — no 4WD needed, no drama. Parking should be manageable given it's within a resort complex.

What to Expect

This is glamping, full stop. If you show up expecting a wild nature experience, you'll be disappointed. But if you're bringing someone who's never camped before, or if you want the kids to experience something outdoorsy without losing your mind over logistics — this works. The tents are spacious, well-maintained, and each has a private outdoor sitting area. The surrounding greenery is real and the trees provide solid shade.

Nights are reasonably comfortable with the air conditioning doing its job, but leave the tent flap open and the mosquitoes will find you fast. Don't leave food out either — insects are very much present. There's a pool on site but at least one reviewer mentioned it had leaves and dirt floating around — don't count on it being swim-ready. The BBQ situation is a missed opportunity; a few guests pointed out that a proper shared BBQ setup would make this place significantly better. For now, there's a mini stove outside each tent with basic cookware provided.

Facilities

Tents

Spacious and furnished. Air conditioning, stand fan, comfortable bedding, towels, slippers, hangers, and reportedly a hair dryer. Each tent has its own outdoor sitting area. Decent upkeep overall, though experiences vary.

Toilets

Shared and located outside the tent — so you're stepping out at night to use it. One reviewer found them full of dead insects with no signs of regular cleaning. Another said it was okay but wished for a towel hanger in the shower. The shower water pressure is reportedly slow. Mixed bag — don't go in with high expectations.

Cooking Setup

Mini stove provided outside the tent along with basic bowls and cutlery. Functional for simple cooking. No proper BBQ infrastructure — multiple guests flagged this as a gap worth fixing.

Pool

There's one, but it's been reported with leaves and dirt floating around. Check the condition when you arrive before assuming a swim is on the cards.

Activities

E-biking, caving, and flying fox are available nearby. Reviewers noted these are pricey. The walking paths around the site are paved and good for a morning stroll.

What Campers Are Saying

One first-time glamper said the tent felt genuinely cozy and relaxing — air conditioning, hair dryer, all the little amenities made it feel more like a retreat than a campsite. She'd go back. Another guest booked three tents for a group trip and was happy with the cleanliness and comfort across the board. The scenery got a thumbs up all round.

A family who visited during low season had one of those quietly good trips — just three tents occupied, very peaceful. They loved the mornings most, with birds active behind the site from early on. They did note the road noise at night is real, and suggested the owner seriously invest in a proper shared BBQ setup because the potential for a great evening hang is clearly there.

On the less glowing side, one reviewer flagged the cemetery proximity as a bit eerie, the pool as neglected, and the toilets as in need of proper cleaning attention. His verdict: "this place is ok" — which is honest if not exactly ringing. The mosquito situation when you open the tent was also called out more than once. Keep the flap zipped unless you want company.

TAHAN Tip

The AC handles the heat fine, but if you're sitting outside in the evening — which is genuinely the best part of staying here — the insects are aggressive. Don't leave the tent door open when the lights are on inside, or you'll be sharing your bed with half the local bug population. Come prepared with repellent and keep food sealed. Also, skip the pool if it looks murky when you arrive — the morning birdwatching walk behind the site is a much better way to spend that time anyway.

Since the cooking setup here is basic and the communal BBQ situation doesn't quite exist yet, if you want to cook a proper meal outside your tent, the TAHAN Windmaster Double Burner Stove is worth bringing — foldable, stable, and lets you run two dishes at once on that little outdoor sitting area. Pair it with the TAHAN ProChef Cookset and you've got a proper outdoor kitchen going without relying on whatever they provide in the tent.

Mike has been camping across Malaysia for over 10 years — from jungle treks in Taman Negara to beach camps in Perhentian. He writes about it so you don't have to find out the hard way. Follow along on TAHAN Outdoor's blog for honest campsite reviews, every week.

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