Experts' Choice Award Khoo Kongsi
What the experts agree on
Georgetown's most ornate clanhouse, this 19th-century Khoo clan complex of temple, opera stage, and terrace houses vividly showcases Chinese immigrant heritage and craftsmanship.
“Set up in 1860, this clanhouse is also known as Kew Leong Tong, which means Hall of Nine Dragons.”
– Lonely Planet
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This spectacular clanhouse is one of the most impressive in George Town." Full review
Lonely Planet "Built in 1878, the ornate interior of this temple of the Tan clan is reminiscent of Khoo Kongsi (Penang's most famous and ornate clanhouse)." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Khoo Kongsi, literally the house of the Khoo clan, in Georgetown, provides a good example of how the immigrant Chinese community once operated." Full review
Time Out "The Khoo Kongsi complex consists of an administrative building with a meeting hall and offices, an opera stage, as well as 62 units of terrace houses and shophouses." Full review
Frommer's "The Khoo clan, who immigrated from Hokkien province in China, acquired this spot in 1851 and set to work building row houses, administrative buildings, and a clan temple around a large square. " Full review
Rough Guide "The clan house of Khoo Kongsi, built by a wealthy Chinese family over 650 years ago. The intricately decorated roof is a must-see. Clan houses were built as a place for family members to..."
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