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The famous Khoo Kongsi is the grandest clan temple in the country. It is also one of the city's major historic attractions. The clan temple has retained its authentic historic setting, which includes an association building, a traditional theatre and the late 19th century rowhouses for clan members, all clustered around a granite-paved square.
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, or Khoo Kongsi for short, is one of the most distinctive Chinese clan association in Malaysia. It is well known worldwide for its extensive lineage that can be traced back 650 years ago, as well as its closely-knit and defensive congregation of buildings and a magnificent clanhouse.
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi or simply Khoo Kongsi, is a marvellous Chinese clan house and temple that’s right in George Town! It has an impressive lineage of over 6 centuries! Visitors can visit the UNESCO World Heritage site to personally admire the exquisite architecture of the buildings.
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi is a magnificent clan house and a popular tourist attraction in George Town's historic centre. See location, opening hours and ticket price here.
Khoo Kongsi is the most ornate and impressive example. The encompassing, southern Chinese-style family shrine tells the history of the prominent Khoo clan. It is quite remarkable to see how the Khoo descendants thrives in contemporary Malaysia and the capitalist world.
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- 18 Lebuh Cannon, George Town, 10200, Penang
Khoo Kongsi is a grand and elaborately decorated Chinese clanhouse, a hallmark of the historic city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Situated at Cannon Square, this opulent building is a significant emblem of the Chinese diaspora's commitment to maintain cultural heritage outside of China.
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The Khoo Kongsi complex consists of the clanhouse Leong San Tong, an administrative building with a meeting hall and offices, an opera stage, and 62 units of terrace houses and shophouses. There are three entrances to the complex: the main entrance is at Cannon Street: the rear entrance, with a decorative archway, faces Beach Street; and the ...
