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Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion, George Town

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Visit Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion, a historical building and museum. Built by the Chinese merchant Cheong Fatt Tze towards the end of the 19th century, the house displays influences from the design heritage of his native land, local Malaysian aesthetics, and colonial British style. Its distinctive blue coloration was achieved by mixing lime with the natural dye made from indigo plants, creating a hue popular during the colonial era. Designed in accordance with the principles of Feng Shui, the mansion exudes an atmosphere of calm and good fortune in many aspects of its design. Take a guided tour to appreciate its subtle nuances, and how they reveal the spiritual and cultural inclinations of its creator. Take a look at our George Town road trip planning site to schedule your visit to Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.
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  • Though the mansion only opens limited areas for visitors, it's totally worth checking it out since it's so beautiful inside and there is so much history behind this gorgeous property! 
    Though the mansion only opens limited areas for visitors, it's totally worth checking it out since it's so beautiful inside and there is so much history behind this gorgeous property!  more »
  • Two English language tours are carried out daily at 11 and 14 o'clock for 25 rm. The Blue Mansion and information about it are also well visible from the street if you are in a hurry. As it is... 
    Two English language tours are carried out daily at 11 and 14 o'clock for 25 rm. The Blue Mansion and information about it are also well visible from the street if you are in a hurry. As it is...  more »
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  • This was our first trip to Malaysia. We were especially impressed by people serving us during our stay. There was no feeling of a "rush hour" although everything functioned well. We also enjoyed a very airy room - the ceiling was high up! The leader of a guided tour in the mansion was a real expert. Maybe we even missed something because we do not know a Chinese culture so well. Food in the Indigo restaurant was overall very tasty and well prepared, some combinations, however not to my taste.
  • We spent 3 nights here and I found the whole atmosphere to be magical. Every inch of the hotel breathes history and yet it feels very comfortable in terms of amenities. We spent quite some time filming and photographing every interesting detail but the space is just amazing. I would like to commend all the service staff for being professional and prompt in service. I found the GuZheng player most professional and excellent. On our second evening, we found the lone player in an empty courtyard. He played as if to a full house audience! Overall, a great experience and we will come back again to try staying in a different room.

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