Tag: Heritage
Penang Isle: The Khoo Kongsi (Part I)
The Khoo Kongsi in Penang is a large Chinese clanhouse famous for its unique and highly intricate ancient Chinese architecture. The clan temple is the grandest and one of the oldest in the country, making it a popular historic tourist attraction. As one of the wealthy Chinese traders of the 17th century at the Straits, the Khoo clan has a large presence in the island back then. The clanhouse complex is located in Cannon Square at the heart of the heritage zone in George Town.
For more info, visit the official site here; KHOO KONGSI OFFICIAL SITE
A George Town Perspective IV
Battle of the signboards
A George Town Perspective III
Kapitan Keling Mosque Street:
Dato Keramat Road:
George Town Street View: Other End of Penang Road
An Old Mansion in George Town
An old mansion undergoing renovation works at the town. Many of such houses are being converted to restaurants or hotels.
Penang Isle: Campbell House
Located right at the heart of George Town and in the Heritage Zone area, the Campbell House is an unique boutique hotel focusing on the rich history and distinctive culture of the island.
For more info, http://www.campbellhousepenang.com
Penang Portrait V
A familiar view for those crossing over to the island with the ferry.
Penang Isle: Colonial Era House
Built in 1928, these beautiful old colonial era houses at Bangkok Lane, Penang once served as the home to the family of Cheah Leong Keah, a successful businessman at that time.
Penang Isle: Wisma Yeap Chor Ee
Easily viewable from the ferry going towards the island’s terminal, the Wisma Yeap Chor Ee (or Yeap Chor Ee Building) was built in 1922. It was then used to house mercantile offices related to the Penang port during its heydays.
