[Postcard] Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion – The Blue Pride of Georgetown, Penang
The World Renown Blue Mansion – Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion in Penang
When I finally had an opportunity to visit Penang for the first time, Cheong Fatt Tze mansion naturally came to mind. It was the first item in my must-visit list. The building was recently named one of the world’s 10 greatest mansions and grand houses by popular travel guide Lonely Planet. It was just one of the many accolades and awards won by the mansion.
This flamboyant masterpiece has 38 rooms, 5 courtyards, 7 staircases and 220 windows. Built in the late 19th century, the mansion is one of the attractions in UNESCO-listed heritage zone of Georgetown, Penang. Picture of the mansion, taken from this angle was probably shot and published thousands of times by visitors. But having the opportunity to visit and capturing the photo by myself, was like a dream come true.
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baru tau pasal mansion nie lepas baca lonely planet.. before this I never knew about it.. one day nk kena visit jugak la ke sini.. anyway nice site bro.. hopefully boleh exchange links.. I’ve added you to my links
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Thanks Dan,
Yes, you have to visit the place some day. No photo shoot is allowed inside the mansion though
nice photo! I need to convince myself that Penang is more than Nasi KAndar! hahaha kept thinking of Nasi Kandar everytime i’m in Penang
Thanks azuan,
even though i don’t really like nasi kandar, i do love the nasi kandar culture in Penang
I like building. But inside not so nice. Dirty. Also, no enough people to run. Some people rude.
I heard that last time this mansion allows for overnight stay, is that still available?
Simon
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Yes Simon,
The last time I visited the mansion, they allowed night-stay.
Oh that is a mansion alright! That’s is so pretty. I’d like to visit it too one day. Great shot and nice blog!
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