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Located on Lebuh Gereja, right in the heart of George Town, Malaysia, Pinang Peranakan Mansion is one of the greatest examples of the extravagant Chinese Courtyard homes that were common among the rich merchants of the Baba Nyonya Culture in Penang. The Baba Nyonyas (also known as Peranakans) are a community of people that originated from the Chinese immigrants that came to the Straights settlements (Penang, Malacca and Singapore) and developed their own unique culture.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion was originally the home of Kapitan Chung Keng Quee who was actually Chinese, but took on the Baba Nyonya culture and built his mansion in their unique architectural style in the late 19th century. Today it stands as museum displaying an amazing collection of antiques from this era, and preserving the grandeur of the homes of this time.
When I visited George Town, I went and had a look around this amazing mansion. It really is quite spectacular, and the antiques on display are beautiful. It gave me a great look into the life of a rich Baba from the old days of Penang, and of the interesting Baba Nyonya Culture.
I hope you enjoy this photo journey through Pinang Peranakan Mansion in George Town, Penang.
Outside Pinang Peranakan Mansion in George Town
Trishaws waiting outside the mansion
The lower courtyard inside the mansion. The courtyard is at the centre of the home, and most rooms lead to it.
A small antique table set in one of the lower level rooms
A beautiful old vase and flowers
The lower level dining room
Some of the beautiful glass and wooden interior windows that separate the room from the courtyard
Another antique dining table set on the first floor
One of the smaller lower level rooms – more beautiful antiques
The railing along the courtyard on the second floor
One of the open second floor rooms
View to the balcony overlooking the central courtyard on the second floor
An old vintage television
Some intricate glass ornaments on display
A bed in one of the bedrooms on the upper level of the mansion
A beautiful wall painting and more antique furniture in one of the lower level rooms
The kitchen
The courtyard inside the private temple attached to the mansion
The temple’s shrine
Incense for praying at the shrine
Candles burning inside the temple
Intricate carvings for decoration inside the temple
If you’re in George Town, don’t miss out on visiting Pinang Pernakan Mansion.
Visitor information for Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Pinang Peranakan Mansion is open everyday including public holidays from 9:30am to 5pm. Tickets cost 20RM for adults and children under 6 are free. The mansion is located on Lebuh Gereja in the centre of the old part of George Town, between Lebuh Pantai and Lebuh Penang. You will need at least an hour to see all of the mansion and attached temple.
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Thanks for the amazing post. This is an awesome place.
Indeed. Glad you liked the post, Daniel.