CHEONG FATT TZE - THE BLUE MANSION

The Blue Mansion

One of the most iconic attractions in George Town, Penang, The Blue Mansion is a UNESCO-award winning heritage mansion. Over 130 years old, the mansion is known for its architecture and restoration, as well as the story of the man who built it - Cheong Fatt Tze, called the Rockefeller of the East. The mansion is a boutique hotel with 20 rooms, and also houses a fine dining restaurant called Indigo and an al fresco cafe called Cafe Mangga. Visitors also go to The Blue Mansion for its twice daily tour, where they can hear the history of the mansion and view some of its architectural highlights. It has been the backdrop for many TV shows and movies, including Crazy Rich Asians, The Red Kebaya and Indochine.