Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion)
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion)
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion)

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion) Tours and Tickets

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Known by locals as the Blue Mansion, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts visitors with its architectural fusion of European and Chinese styles. Featured in the Oscar-winning movieIndochine, the mansion, an important part of George Town’s heritage, is now part hotel, part museum. Indigo blue walls and decadent ornamentation make for stunning photographs.

  • 14 Lebuh Leith, George Town, Penang, 10200

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Supamas_S, Oct 2023
The history of a...
The history of a self-made man. Uprise and downfall of the family. The reality of living in a large family with numerous wives.
Stephanie_C, Oct 2023
Our tour guide was very...
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, explained the history of the mansion well, and was engaging and dotted the tour with humour.
Rebecker_B, Sep 2023
Historical love
The tour guide told great historical facts about the mansion. It was amazing to see restored and the new development of the building. Great stop on our travels.
Anita_M, Sep 2023
The Gift of Rain (Tan Twan Eng)
The stories told and the rain filling the court yard. The clouds and the architecture. Xxxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxx cxxxx xxx
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Q:Who owns the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion)?
A:The team behind the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion comprises conservationist and heritage architect Laurence Loh and his family. Once the residence of Chinese businessman Cheong Fatt Tze, the mansion is now a quaint boutique hotel where you can stay overnight in one of the lavish rooms themed around Chinese dynasties.
Q:Where is the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion) located?
A:Known by locals as the Blue Mansion, the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is in George Town, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang. On Leith Street, just off the waterfront, it’s within walking distance of the Penang State Museum and Art Gallery, Fort Cornwallis, and Khoo Kongsi temple.
Q:Who built the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion)?
A:Built in the late 19th century by businessman Cheong Fatt Tze—who’s been called the Rockefeller of the East, J.P. Morgan of China, and the Last Mandarin and First Capitalist of China—the mansion used the finest materials of the time. Supplies came from as far away as Scotland.
Q:When was the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion) built?
A:Constructed between 1896 and 1904, the mansion boasts 38 rooms, five granite-paved courtyards, seven staircases, and 220 windows. Chinese businessman Cheong Fatt Tze lived in the mansion until he died in 1916. A restoration project began in 1991 and was completed in 1999.
Q:How much does it cost to visit Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion)?
A:Both guided and self-guided tours cost about US$5.25 and must be booked in advance. You will need personal earphones if you book the audio tour and access to a smartphone app. You can also stay overnight in a room and eat in the mansion’s restaurant or bar.
Q:Is visiting Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion) worth it?
A:Yes. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is a must-see, especially for first-time visitors to Penang. The UNESCO World Heritage Site has appeared in movies, including the mahjong scene in Crazy Rich Asians. The building’s vibrant color (from a mixture of lime with indigo dye), makes it a popular George Town photograph.