Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
18, Cannon Square, 10200 Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 604-262 2119
Fax: 604-262 2119
Website: Click here
E-mail: info@khookongsi.com.my
Entrance Fee: RM10
Operation Hour: 9am to 5pm daily
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A kongsi is a clan house for Chinese of the same clan or surname.
With its long, illustrious history & beautiful architecture, the Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi is an icon of Heritage Conservation. Known as the Heritage Jewel of Penang, the Khoo Kongsi comprises of the majestic clanhouse, opera stage, the courtyard and 24 heritage units.
This year, the Khoo Kongsi celebrates the 100th anniversary of its beautiful clanhouse, rebuilt after the original building was destroyed by fire in 1906. The craftsmanship and artisan work on this building is unparalleled anywhere in Malaysia.
The entire building is covered in intricate tile shard work, paintings of murals, detailed wood & stone carvings and resplendent gold leaf work.
The Khoo Kongsi is ideal for visit by
- International & Domestic Tourists
- Students for Educational Trips
- Enthusiasts of Architecture, History and Heritage
- Artists & Photographers
Khoo Kongsi is also available as an Event Venue for:
- Special Incentive Dinners
- Corporate Dinners
- Wedding Banquets
- Theme Dinners
- Concerts & Shows
- Authentic Chinese Opera
The Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi is a truly unique heritage site & should not be missed. Its beauty, architecture, craftmanship & details are from a bygone era not easily found in our present day.
[...] as Yeoh Kongsi is one of the five major Hokkien clan associations in Penang. The other four are Khoo Kongsi, Lim Kongsi, Tan Kongsi and Cheah Kongsi. The temple building was built on 1841 by Dr. Yeoh Guan [...]