Pinang Peranakan Mansion

As a child learning history, I learned about the major population migrations in China, which included venturing to the Northeast, moving to the West, and settling in Nanyang. The charm of Nanyang has always been something I yearned for, and Penang is the first stop on my journey to the South Seas. A 40-minute flight transfer from Kuala Lumpur took me to Penang, where I chose to stay near Shantou Street. Char Kway Teow, Jian Dui, Curry Mee, Hokkien Mee, Durian... truly a food paradise, there are so many delicious foods worth trying. 【First Stop】Street Art and Peranakan Museum The ancient Nanyang-style architecture paired with interesting and lively street art is just perfect for a city walk. Strolling leisurely here, every snapshot is filled with artistic flair. Of course, I couldn't miss the most famous murals. The Peranakan Museum, also known as the Penang Overseas Chinese Museum, is one of the most beautiful historic mansions in George Town, Penang, displaying the daily life of the prominent Zheng Jinggui family. 【Second Stop】Penang Hill The highest peak in Penang, offering a panoramic view of the entire city. The most famous attraction of Penang Hill is the funicular train, which allows you to enjoy the scenic beauty as if you were in a comic book. Unfortunately, it was under annual maintenance when I visited, and I regretfully missed it. In the end, I had to take a jeep up the hill, the winding mountain roads even had cute monkeys to see! Reaching the top, the view over Penang was breathtaking. 【Third Stop】Durian Farm Penang is very famous for its durians, and if you like durians, you must not miss this! This is the most recommended part of my entire trip! There are many durian farms on the back of Balik Pulau. Find a farm with beautiful scenery, where you can eat durians and enjoy the view at the same time, it's simply therapeutic! 【Fourth Stop】Batu Beach The beautiful sunset beach in Penang is perfect for relaxing in the evening. It's best to arrive at the beach at 5 pm to secure a good spot to watch the sunset. Waiting quietly for the sunset, the moment you see the pink and purple twilight, you realize that the beauty of this world is just so~

The Penang Peranakan Museum in Malaysia, also known as the Overseas Chinese Museum, is a century-old house built in 1894. It integrates the most distinctive "Peranakan culture" of Nanyang. Peranakan refers to the descendants of Chinese in Malaysia and Malacca. "Peranakan culture" is a typical combination of Chinese and foreign cultures. It shows the old life of Chinese overseas Chinese in Penang. Highlights: 1. The unique history and tradition of Penang's Peranakan culture, including the diet, marriage customs, social and family life of Peranakan people. 2. As an old house museum, the interior furnishings are greatly preserved. The exterior of the house is plain and unremarkable. When you walk in, you will find it suddenly enlightened. Everywhere is a treasure, and every step is a surprise. The shutter in your hand can't stop, and the rare treasures are too many to catch. 3. The integration of Chinese and Western is perfectly embodied. The hollow carved screen, English colored floor tiles, Chinese redwood furniture, Western shutters, Nanyang-style retro flower tiles, staircase iron flowers, etc. are matched together without any conflict, but full of atmosphere. I really like the unique and rich Nanyang nostalgic charm here. At the same time, the Peranakan Museum has been the location of many film and television dramas, including Ang Lee's "Lust, Caution" and Singapore's TV drama "Little Nyonya". The deep and profound Chinese culture, the romantic atmosphere of Europe, and the passionate Southeast Asia converge here, with a movie atmosphere, holding the old dreams of Nanyang, touching the thousands of styles, lazy and exquisite. Ticket: 20 MYR for adults, about 31 RMB, very cost-effective, including Chinese and English explanations. Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 9:30-17:00. Nearby attractions: The old town of George Town where the Peranakan Museum is located has many ancient sites and graffiti murals all over the street. Within 1 kilometer, there are Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Upside Down Museum, Love Lane, street murals and the Penang Clan Jetties included in the World Cultural Heritage Protection Category, suitable for arranging half a day to 1 day to stroll around.

One of the things I enjoyed the most in Georgetown. The entry ticket is only 5 dollars, but it's a great value because there's a one hour guided tour in English every 30 mins. Our tour guide was a very funny Chinese gentleman who took his time to explain to us the history of the mansion in an interesting way and show us every single room. The mansion has many collectibles and rare artifacts from over 200 years ago, some of them are considered priceless. I totally recommend to add visiting this mansion to your itinerary and get the chance to immerse into it's treasures #malaysia

#malaysia The Peranakans, also known as Babas and Nyonyas was a prominent community especially in the Straits Settlements — Penang, Malacca and Singapore. The Pinang Peranakan Mansion is a museum located in the heart of Georgetown. The mansion itself used to be a mansion of a rich businessman but has now renovated and converted into a museum, open to all, showcasing the rich and diverse culture of the Peranakans. The mansion has a distinctive green hue and has thousands over Peranakan antiques. The building itself is the typical Chinese townhouse with a five foot way, multiple courtyards, along with specifically purposed halls or rooms. Every corner of the house is photo-worthy! Entrance is not free, but it comes with a guide. There is also a small cafe and some souvenir shops selling handmade crafts. Address: 29, Church St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang Ticket: RM25 / adult