Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion – very, very blue

The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is located in the historic district of George Town, the capital of the state of Penang, Malaysia. The “inner city” of George Town has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its remarkable colonial and multicultural buildings.

One of the most impressive homes in George Town is the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. Once the main house of self-made businessman, Cheong Fatt Tze, this eclectic structure reflects the trends and influences prevalent in the late 1800s. Artisans from the region and abroad had a hand in building the mansion. Chinese and European styles coexist in the building, creating a space filled with the unexpected.

Over the years, the mansion fell into disrepair, but recently it has been carefully restored and is now a hotel.

The hotel maintains an extensive web site with historical information and many images. To visit the site, click here.