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📍  Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion

✈️  Penang International Airport (PEN)

🚗  19.6 KM

⏱️  25 minutes

The Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion, a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site property in George Town, Penang, offers a captivating glimpse into opulent 19th-century Hakka-Teochew architecture and history. Non-hotel guests typically access the mansion via mandatory guided tours, scheduled at specific times, which are essential for exploring its heritage areas and understanding its rich past, making solo wandering restricted in certain parts. Accessibility within the historic building is generally good on the ground floor, though upper levels may involve stairs. There are no significant seasonal restrictions, allowing visits year-round, but it's advisable to check tour schedules in advance. The approximate cost for a guided tour is typically around RM 25-30, with a visit usually lasting 1.5 to 2 hours, including the approximately 45-minute to 1-hour tour and time to browse the gift shop or enjoy the cafe. As it's also a boutique hotel, some areas are private for guests, and photography rules may apply during tours. This iconic indigo-blue mansion is a must-see for its unique design and cultural significance.