Explore a different destination Poe Choo Seah
51 King Street, Penang

      Earth About Me      Bookmark and Share  Follow me on Twitter






Poe Choo Seah (23 April 2009)
© Timothy Tye using this photo

Poe Choo Seah Location Map


View Poe Choo Seah in a larger map


Poe Choo Seah (2 November 2008)
© Timothy Tye using this photo


Poe Choo Seah (26 January 2005)
© Timothy Tye using this photo

Poe Choo Seah is an association for Straits-born Chinese. It was built in 1902 in the Straits Eclectic style. The land was granted to the association dating back to 1801, and reconstituted in 1893.

Poe Choo Seah is a three-storey townhouse building. On the ground floor are three arched bays which are framed by pilasters that go all the way to the top of the building. The dentilated cornices accentuates the effect of the pilasters. At the top of the building is a small pediment, like a little crown.

Getting there

Take the Free Rapid Penang Shuttle Bus to Bus Stop No. 5 (Bank Negara) and walk a short distance down Light Street to King Street. Walk along King Street, cross Bishop Street, and you will see Poe Choo Seah on your left.

Nearby Sights

  • Wisma Great Eastern
  • Heong San Hoay Kuan / Chong San Wooi Koon
  • Cantonese Tua Pek Kong Temple
  • Ng Kongsi
  • Nin Yong Temple
  • Lee Sih Chong Soo



    • Click for list of Penang Heritage Sites

    Compare prices of Hotel Room Rates in Penang

    Use this search engine to find the lowest price of hotel rooms from different Hotel Booking websites. You'd be glad to do your homework!


    Local Tours in Penang

    It is often more practical to book your tours online. You have the luxury of time to go through what are the tours you intend to take, rather than having to make a decision on your feet. Check out the local tours in Penang that you can book online. The tours are provided by Viator, a reputable international tour company.

    Arrange Airport Transfer

    If you are coming to Penang, you can arrange airport transfer from airport to city in advance. A van will be waiting for you to pick you at the airport. This service is very useful and cost effective if you are arriving as a group.



    Follow me on Twitter

    Sign up to Tim's Travel Tips, and let me take you to explore the places in Penang, Malaysia and Asia.

    Please link to me!

    If you enjoy exploring Penang and getting to know its places of interest, place a link from your website or blog to Penang Travel Tips. Let Penang Travel Tips be your window to everything Penang! It is as easy as copying the source code below and pasting it on your site:

    Return to Penang Travel Tips homepage

    What's up at my other websites: Asia Explorers, World Greatest Sites, Flowering Garden, and Earth Documentary

    Penang Travel Tips is written by the Happy Jobless Guy




    Tim's Travel Tips and globe logo are trademark and service mark of Timothy Tye. Copyright © 2008-2010 Timothy Tye. All Rights Reserved.
    Penang Travel Tips is researched and written by Timothy Tye, universally known as Tim. The text is the copyright of Timothy Tye, and may not be copied for commercial use or re-published in another website without the author's permission. Information provided is in goodwill and is believed to be correct and up-to-date at time of writing. Photographs on this website are the copyright of the author and may not be reused without prior permission. For commercial licensing of photographs, read the licensing terms. Tim is a Christian. Click here to know more about his beliefs.