Pinang Peranakan MansionS

Chinese Wedding basket. Traditionally, these baskets were filled with dried fruits, nuts, and sweets and were presented to the bride and groom at the wedding. Chinese culture depends heavily on symbolism to communicate messages through artwork. 

Stained glass windows from England

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

The mansion was lavishly furbished with elegant ceramic floor tiles from England, beautiful iron casted art work from Scotland for the balconies and railings and elegant carved-wood panels and screen for the doors and walls from China.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

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Hai Kee Chan, also known as Chung Keng Kwee Mansion, and presently housing the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, is one of the most ornate private homes in George Town.  Built by one of the most illustrious personality in 19th century Malaya, the house has a long and colorful history. After decades of collecting dust, the mansion was bought by a property developer. He restored it and turned it into a museum to showcase his collection of Peranakan antiques.

Penang Peranakan Mansion

The Penang Peranakan Mansion was once the residence and office of Kapitan Cina Chung Keng Kwee. Also known as the Hai Kee Chan (Sea of Remembrance Store), the mansion’s previous owner was not a Baba, but he was a merchant, secret society leader and all-round community pillar.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

Jade couch and tables rest on the original English tiles.

Fashioned in classic Straits Chinese style, after decades of neglect and decay, The Chinese courtyard house has been restored to its former glory. 

Pulau Pinang National Park

Overlooking the Straits of Malacca

A beautiful day along Penang's coastline