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 File picture of the interior by bpacker
(New Straits Times, The Star/Asia News Network)
Now, if you think that Kek Lok Si Temple is the best ancient Chinese architecture in Penang, you're sadly wrong. It happens to the strange blue mansion which you barely looked at when you were clubbing in Leith Street. Yes, the one with the faded blue paint. Despite the crummy exterior, the interior of Cheong Fatt Tze mansion is an architectural marvel. God only knows how many times my breath was taken away when I gawked at the ceremic relief paintings, the gold-encrusted wooden frames and the majesty of the spiral staircase. The crummy blue exterior paint which I found out later, happened to be indigo paint which washes off with every rainfall but since the paint is organic, it preserves the "health" of the walls and prevents cracks. Visit this little blue UNESCO gem while you're in Penang. It's surprising isn't it to know that you don't have to fly elsewhere to look at a world heritage architecture?
NOTE:Photography is prohibited of the interior so visit thewebsite below to have a better look. Leave a Comment
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During the excellent tour you get of the mansion (and you need to go on a tour), you learn that Chung Fatt Tze was "the last mandarin, the first capitalist.' The house, and the man are fascinating.
You really shouldn't miss this....it's full of delights, and is a great learning experience and introduction to part of the history of Penang. Leave a Comment
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You cannot miss the blue painted walls of this imposing heritage building. It is located at Leith Street and triangulated by Chulia Street, Penang Road and Light Street.
The private owners have bought this mansion and restored to building to its original splendour - winning a UNESCO restoration award. It was the 19th century residence of Cheong Fatt Tze, a Hakka immigrant "rags to riches" millionaire who was deputized by the Qing Emperor.
There is a tour twice a day which covers the "fengshui" or geomancy aspects of the building. Upstairs, the glass windows are beautifully restored.
There is also an interesting small souvenir shop. Also refurnished heritage rooms for tourist accommodation with a nice courtyard.
Worthy of a visit for any first timers.
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 by cheekychic
Cheong Fatt Tze mansion is open for conducted, historical tours at 11.00 am or 3pm daily. Price: RM10 per person
The Courtyard bedrooms in the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, have been created to welcome owner-hosted home-stays.
The main hall and gardens can be rented for private functions. Leave a Comment
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 Nice roof carving by kenyneo
who is cheong fatt tze
It was the favorite home of Cheong Fatt Tse (1840-1916), a rags to riches Hakka entrepreneur who become a powerful industrialist, was appointed a Ching dynasty consul-general representing the Overseas Chinese, and a first class mandarin. In later years he was called "China's last Mandarin & first Capitalist", and shortly before he died, the New York Times dubbed him "China's Rockefeller". He had eight wives & six sons, and although he owned many residences throughout his trading empire, he made Penang his base in the early 1890s & built his family home there.
A Fengshui house
embedded within the house's walls are large copper pipes that divert rainwater through the house for cooling purposes in the tropics. The pipes lead to the centre courtyard, which channels the water in from a vent shaped like a Chinese coin to symbolise wealth flowing into the house. Leave a Comment
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 Everyone knows the brilliant
blue lime paint. by preadhead, 4 more photos
The building was designed using Feng Shui principles and is a crazy mix of various turn of the 19 century styles of architecture. Cheong Fatt Tze imported clay floor tiles from Bristol, amazingly colourful Victorian style lead lights from England and he employed master craftsmen from China to carve the intricate woodwork.
There are three dimensional scenes on the outsides of the building decorated with shards of broken glazed pottery. The craftsmanship is amazing and has stood the test of time well. I was only able to take photographs of the outside of the building as internal photography is prohibited. The blue lime wash paint is the original colour, but not the original paintwork.
If you have the opportunity, this is one tour you should not miss. Phone: +60 4 2625289Directions: Close to start of Penang Road. Taxis available nearby. Enjoy a meander around local streets which are rich with other gems like this. Don't forget to check out 20 Leith Street (opposite), the original kitchen for the mansion.Website: http://www.cheongfatttzemansion.com/
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 Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion by CandSLeave a Comment
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 winner of the UNESCO
conversation award 2000 by pehsan
Fully Guided Tours
2 tours daily : 11.00am and 3.00pm
Ticket : RM10 per person ( ticket sold inside) Leave a Comment Phone: +60 4 2625289Directions: futher down St. Xavier's Institution and the mansion is on ur left while City Bayview hotel is on ur right.Website: http://www.cheongfatttzemansion.com/
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 CHEONG FATT TZE MANSION a.k.a
THE BLUE MANSION by jo9001, 4 more photos
If there's only one place to visit in Penang, let it be Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion! You've got to be there to experience it and the power of feng shui of course!
Small tip:
If you have already been to CFT, and you happen to be there again with your friends, tell the man at the door, you will get a discount off your admission ticket, or if you bring a big group, you may even get in free. It's like a repeat customer benefits of some kind.
Historical Guided Tous of the Mansion are held regularly:
Time: 11am and 3pm Daily
Admission: RM$10/pax Leave a Comment
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 by hundertmorgen
Of his many homes through east Asia, Cheong's favourite was the Penang mansion which boasts 38 rooms, 5 courtyards and 7 staircases. The restoration and adaptive reuse of it was awarded 'Most Excellent Prize', UNESCO Asia Pacific Cultural Heritage Award. Owner-hosted home-stays are now offered. Leave a Comment
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