Penang | A Nanyang Old Dream

In Penang, Malaysia, the most impressive destination is the 【Khoo Kongsi Museum】 located in a fruit-green independent residence on Church Street, which was also the residence and business place of Zheng Jinggui at the end of the 19th century. The interior has both traditional Chinese style and various decorations influenced by Western culture; today, the museum houses thousands of antiques and collectibles, such as Chinese ornate gold lacquer screens, exquisite Chinese dresses, embroidered shoes hand-stitched by boudoir women, phoenix coronets and robes, and bedsheets; as well as many Western crafts. These items, transcending time, allow one to glimpse the past prosperity of this place. Many movies and TV dramas have also been filmed here. In comparison, Cheong Fatt Tze's 【Blue Mansion】 seems a bit dull. In contrast to the museum's overwhelming array of exhibits, this place seems too empty and lacks highlights. However, since you've come to Penang, it's still worth a visit to feel the atmosphere.