Explore the Khoo Kongsi (Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi Clan House & Museum) independently or as part of a comprehensive Penang sightseeing tour, on which the landmark is a common feature. Tours provide a great introduction to the cultural diversity of Penang and typically transport you around the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town (Penang Georgetown), home to Little India, Fort Cornwallis, and the Clan Jetties.
For an all-round experience, combine cultural sights such as the clan houses with Penang’s famous culinary offerings on a food tour.
Khoo Kongsi is located in George Town, the historic center of Penang. From Penang Times Square, the clan house is either a 20-minute walk or a 15-minute ride on the number 200 bus. For maximum convenience, visit the house as part of a sightseeing tour that includes round-trip transfers.
The clan house is open daily between 9am and 5pm, including Sundays and public holidays. Khoo Kongsi serves as a backdrop to many of Penang’s Chinese New Year celebrations, which typically takes place throughout the months of January and February.
Part of the Penang Heritage Trail, the Clan Jetties of Penang are billed as one of the last bastions of Chinese clans on the island of Penang. Traditional stilt-houses line jetties that stretch far into the water—the Chew Jetty is the most accessible jetty and is home to a temple dedicated to a tree and plenty of souvenir stands.