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About Jalan Cheong Fatt Tze



Jalan Cheong Fatt Tze, formerly Hong Kong Street, is one of the roads within the Chinatown area of George Town, Penang. It links Carnarvon Street with Rope Walk. As its former name suggests, the street and immediate vicinity was mostly inhabited by the Cantonese, with Carnarvon Street making the border between the Cantonese and the Hokkiens.

Hong Kong Street was renamed after Cheong Fatt Tze, a Hakka who was one of the most influential personalities in early 20th century Penang. His residence along Leith Street is known today as the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion.

The most important sight along Jalan Cheong Fatt Tze is the George Town Nine Emperor Gods Temple, which was the main temple of the Nine Emperor Gods until the new Penang Nine Emperor Gods Temple was built at Macallum Street Ghaut.

Getting there

Take Rapid Penang Free Shuttle Bus, get down at Station No. 13 (Komtar Timur). Jalan Cheong Fatt Tze is a short distance away. From the junction with Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong, walk along Carnarvon Street and you'd arrive at the junction to Jalan Cheong Fatt Tze on your left.

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Jalan Cheong Fatt Tze (Hong Kong Street)
Jalan Cheong Fatt Tze (Hong Kong Street) (31 July, 2010)
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Roadsign of Jalan Cheong Fatt Tze
Roadsign of Jalan Cheong Fatt Tze (31 July, 2010)
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