Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion: A building that tells the history of Nanyang.

The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is located at 14 Leith Street, George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It is a traditional Chinese mansion and is also known as the "Blue Mansion" because of its blue exterior. 🌟Highlights: The mansion was built by Zhang Bishi, the founder of China's modern wine industry and the founder of Changyu Company, in 1897. It took 7 years to complete and covers an area of 53,000 square feet, with a building area of 34,000 square feet. It has 38 rooms, 5 courtyards, 7 staircases, and 220 windows. It is the largest existing Qing Dynasty Chinese garden-style residence in Southeast Asia. In 2000, it won the "Best Project Award for Cultural Heritage Protection in the Asia-Pacific Region" by UNESCO, and in 2011, it was selected as one of the "Top Ten Mansions in the World" by Lonely Planet. The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is not only a historical building, but also a museum that displays the history and culture of Penang. Visitors can appreciate the exquisite architectural craftsmanship here, learn about the life of Zhang Bishi and the history and culture of Penang. In addition, there is also an exhibition hall in the mansion, which displays the life of Zhang Bishi, family history, and the social customs of the time. 📍Address: 14, Lebuh Leith, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang 💰Average cost: RM25