Penang Georgetown - Peranakan Mansion

Penang Peranakan Mansion, one of the heritage building in the Georgetown area, is one of the most interesting building. The Peranakans, also known as Baba and Nyonya, has a unique lifestyle and traditions which is a merge of Chinese and Malays culture. Hence this building also served as a museum for the Peranakan culture where there are lots of antiques and collectibles can be seen in the building. The mansion is open to public everyday from 9.30am to 5.00pm (including public holiday). The admission fees are RM10.00 for adults. Children below 6 years old is free to enter the venue.


One of the traditional Chinese myth figures antique displayed in the mansion.


Kitchen wares...The kitchen is really huge, it is like the space of a 1000 sqft apartment.


The antique ceramic bowl used by Chinese for meals seen in the mansion.


Open area at the kitchen, there are some traditional granite stool and table.....


Traditional mortar and pastle used by Nyonya to mince the sambal and spices.


Rattan lazy chair......


Macro shot on the lazy chair...


Dining table at the kitchen. You can find lots of the traditional eating and cooking wares there...


Water filter! Don't know that there is already water filter since ages ago...


Close up on the brand name...




Wok and the sauces in the kitchen...


Drink drink drink...


The famous brand......for fridge......




Panorama at one section of the kitchen. Yes, it is only one of the section, the actual size of the kitchen is much bigger than this.


This is the first version of the electrical bread toaster (claimed by the tour guide) ever invented. It is really amazing as it has function almost like a microwave, it can toast, grill, steam and etc.....


The details carving on one of the wooden door around in the house.


One of the sign, which means Peace and Joy...




Murano crystal chandelier at one of the room.








My daughter sitting at one of the kapitan's seat posing for photograph. :P


The main door at the altar.


The carving on the door.






Tour guide explaining on the fengshui of the main door.


One of the handcrafted lamp in the house. There are a lots more and various pattern design around the house.


The traditional rosewood chair from China, there are dragon head carving at each of the foot of the chair.


Beware, don't simply open any door in the mansion. :P


Heaven......


Hell......






The main beam of the house is made of steel...


Some interesting floor tiles......




Crystal glass lamp (handcrafted)


View from 1st floor


Main staircase, made from teak wood.


Imagine you'll need to bring this machine around to take photo.......


Cologne, the old style......

Lastly, all photos taken by using my lumix LX3, didn't bring my Canon 350D as not expected to take some special photograph. But still I'll said that LX3 rocks!!!!! :P

I'll definitely revisit the place with my Canon...