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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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Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion reviews

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  • our guide Clemence was such a character, so funny and knowledgeable. We loved our tour. The mansion is really worth seeing, and I didn’t think so at the beginning but then after the tour you realise.....  more
    our guide Clemence was such a character, so funny and knowledgeable. We loved our tour. The mansion is really worth seeing, and I didn’t think so at the beginning but then after the tour you realise.....  more »
  • I took a guided tour with some friends of the Cheong Fatt Tze mansion last month. The tour was really worthwhile as the mansion has a colourful, fascinating history and our guide, Julia, was very... 
    I took a guided tour with some friends of the Cheong Fatt Tze mansion last month. The tour was really worthwhile as the mansion has a colourful, fascinating history and our guide, Julia, was very...  more »
  • The groups far too big. I think 50 in our group. I couldn’t understand the guides English, difficult to understand. Would rather have had the audio instead and gone around quietly. Very disappointing....  more
    The groups far too big. I think 50 in our group. I couldn’t understand the guides English, difficult to understand. Would rather have had the audio instead and gone around quietly. Very disappointing....  more »
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  • Beautiful architecture and pleasant stay - to stay here is a bit like staying in a museum. High ceilings and antique furniture. As there are many original features, expects some quirks. The courtyards are lovely for relaxing in with a cool drink and a book. As is the swimming pool area. Staff were efficient and helpful. Great to see drinking water in glass instead of plastic bottles. Likewise, I appreciated the full size toiletries instead of the plastic minis. There’s a lovely friendly cat here too!
  • Highly recommend Indigo as the perfect venue to host private events. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is relaxing, the interior deco is lovely & the staff are friendly & helpful. Our guests enjoy the event very much! Our stay at Ming Room is equally satisfying. The room is spacious, comfy & very "heritage". And definitely a big thanks to Mr. Daniel who helps to coordinate our private event! It is a pleasant & memorable experience for the both of us~*
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • highly famous historic hotel. This structure had an extremely distinctive design that resembled a Chinese palace. In addition, the staff was really kind and welcoming. The services provided were exceptional and first-rate. It has a large room, great space, and a sweet pool area. I had a great time during breakfast, and the food was very amazing. Definitely worth it for the price.

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