Heong San Hoay Kuan Chong San Wooi Koon, Lebuh King, George Town
Heong San Hoay Kuan, also written as Chong San Wooi Koon, is a Cantonese district association located at the junction of Lebuh King (King Street) and Lebuh Gereja (Church Street) in George Town. It is the association of Cantonese clansmen from Heong San district in present-day Guangdong Province in southern China. The association is housed in a heritage building built in the 19th century. The building was already in its place during a 1870s document, and so is believed to have been constructed in the mid 19th century.
The association was founded as Heong San Hoay Kuan in 1801. It was renamed Chong San Wooi Koon in the early 20th century, in honor of Dr Sun Yat Sen, who came from Heong San district and who is also known among the Cantonese by the name of Sun Chong San. Both names can be seen at the front facade. The original name is in relief on the lintel of the front door while the latter name on wooden plaques on both sides of the door.
What to see
Admire the Cantonese-style architecture, with its decorated glazed tile roof and granite columns. Its lantern beams, with its intricate design, terracotta relief at the corbels and granite columns are all very attractive.
How to get there
Using the Weld Quay Bus Terminal as your starting point, you can reach the Heong San Hoay Kuan on foot. Cross Pengkalan Weld using the pedestrian crossing. Turn right. Go along Pengkalan Weld until you reach Gat Lebuh China. Turn left. Upon reaching Lebuh Pantai, cross the road and turn right. At the junction with Lebuh Gereja turn left. Walk along Lebuh Gereja until you see Heong San Hoay Kuan at the junction with Lebuh King.
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