Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (張弼士故居)

A Grand Mansion conceived and constructed by a Grand Man; an eminent edifice which History calls Home; a peerless representation of this Paradigm Chinese Courtyard House has been perfectly poised for over a century on firm foundations of architectural, cultural and historic superlatives.

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14 Lebuh Leith 10200 George Town , Pulau Pinang Malaysia

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Queen Eats

Great history inside this great house build. Chinese culture feels so sharp in every single thing here. Cost RM 12 & got guide tour to explain this building on 12 PM, 1.30 PM & 3 PM for one hour.

Jellyfishjam

Time your visit here according to the guide tour sessions as entry is not allowed until 10 minutes before the start of the tour . No shade at the entrance so you will have to wait under the sun.

Lindsey Warren

The hotel is in a great location in Georgetown and the staff do an excellent job of keeping the tours separate from the hotel guest areas. Ask for a room on the quiet side away from the night market .

Elise ❥

Can't miss this striking blue house! Tours conducted 3 times daily and can be booked by turning up 10 mins before the tours start.

Jo L

What a gem of a place in the heart of Penang. So much history in this place and the tour was well worth the ticket price of rm25.

Evangeline

A signature landmark in Georgetown. The area that we were allowed to visit during the tour is unfortunately a little small.

Kenny Hoh

The tour is shorten, many historical facts are summarised, ommited and they failed to share the significants of the house designed, fengshui and his posotion in the government

Kingsley Younger

This place was featured in My Penang show on AFC in October 2014. You can have tea and desserts such as mango sago (seems to contain dairy) and double boiled sweetened lotus seed here.

Khunkat

The mansion tour is 45 mins long: 30 mins for the guide’s boring speech about the history of the mansion & Penang, the rest 15 mins for touring the one unrestricted, nothing to see, area upstairs.

Steve

Winner of numerous awards, including the 2000 UNESCO Most Excellent Heritage Conservation Award.

Samuel Tan

Read the book , so the tour guide sharing sounded bored to me. Also, stand up talk show style not good for tour . Tour should be interactive, fun & walk about. Standing there 30mins, nay. Not effective.

George ah Jaws ♊

If you wish to visit a house owned by historical rich person, this is the place. nice place for wedding photo shooting session too.

Karen Sze

Great tour of a very properly restored mansion. Photography allowed during tour , despite signage. 12 MYR for adults for 1 hour long tour @ 11 am, 1:30 and 3pm.

Adrian Cheong

Gorgeous architectural gem with an interesting history. Amazing detall in the decorations

Ivan N

Beautiful building after carefully refurbished for 6 years ! Must see in Penang !

Dolores Loudermilk

One of the best hotel experiences of my life. Drop- dead gorgeous building and amazing food.

Caven Mohd Noh

Come here to learn interesting architectural wonders with east meets west. See how Mr Cheong brought in to Penang steel beams from Scotland, how porcelain bowls are broken to beautify the house & more

Sarah Rhodes

Great guide! Tours are 1pm, 2pm & 3:30pm. 17RM entry.

Caven Mohd Noh

Entry for an adult is RM12 for an amazing tour of an amazing man. Only if had survived the journey to US before he died with pneumonia - Penang will never be the same Penang it is now.

Dolores Loudermilk

One of the best hotel stays of my life. Atmosphere is incredible and so is the breakfast .

Ben

It's a boutique mansion with a fine dining restaurant . The staff especially the Manager Daniel is helpful & friendly

Broccoli Gogo

Nice room condition with renovated bathroom even it’s traditional and old building .

Liv Gaunt

Incredibly beautiful and atmospheric place to stay in Penang. Good breakfast too!

Chi Yen

RM17 to enter. Personally nothing much to see but the guide was really good, enthusiastic in her 1 hour explanation of the Blue Mansion.

Ira Solehan

RM12 for a tour , but only the first part of the tour is about the house Everything else was more about ancient Chinese culture which was never practiced in Malaysia.

Jeffrey Chung

One of the best attractions in Georgetown. Must come!

Broccoli Gogo

Great service! Stay here guide tour is not enough to enjoy.

e-in L. ????

Tour time: 11am, 1.30pm & 3pm. Fee: RM12/adult & RM6/child below 12yrs old. Duration: One hour tour . Rules: No photography allowed & to stay w group, no wandering.

Sharon Martin

You're required to take the 1 hour tour ; can't even look at the front of the building unless you book the tour .

Christopher Teoh

Historical building and great service.

Astrid Natasastra

For breakfast , choose the omelette . It's really tasty, buttery and fluffy! Even better than at Shangri-La's!

Lee Chin Beng

One hour tour for RM 17. Listen to tour guide's explanation more than walking around freely.

Woo Nelson

3 guided tours a day only. Lasting around 45 mins or so

Shelly Lai

Visiting hours: 11am, 2pm, 3.30pm. Need to arrive 15min before the timeslot to get tickets.

Sabrina WanMohamad

We got here too late and the gate was closed already.. These are more info on the tour and the costs

MunKeat Ho

Lovely location and it's certainly worth visiting if you are in Penang. Ideal for vintage buff

Daniel Ooi

No photo shooting is allow. The staff will request you to stop photo shooting if you are doing that.

????Wiyuna Teoh????

Panda World Tour Malaysia 2015 ????

Nathalie Le

A must. Excellent tour-guide, just an actress!

the rider

Nice food . Will visit again

Kenneth Chua

The guided tour is very long winded

Astrid Natasastra

4.15pm is the peranakan style teatime. Sample the kuih and asam laksa by the courtyard .

Alex

RM 12 for tour , worth the money! Interesting piece of art .

Nancie M

The rooms are lovely, if you want a splurge .

Inge Dwitaniar Graninggar

The Tour leader is a very good story teller :) very impressive!

Ken Ong

Nice place !

Jeffrey Chung

RM 17 pp. Open at 11am 2pm 330pm only

Cindy Lee

Nice heritage place but not suitable for wedding dinner

Stephen Roy Imantaka

Guided tour

Fredy YIAP

The preservation work is simply amazing!

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