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Richly ornamented front façade of Eng Chuan Tong.

Tan Kongsi Location Map



Tan Clan Temple

Eng Chuan Tong is the clan temple of the Tan Kongsi, a clan association located at Seh Tan Court, a compound linked to Beach Street in the inner city of George Town. It is the ancestral temple of the Tan clan. The Tans are one of the most common surnames among the Chinese in Penang. Although the ancestral temple was built in 1878, the exact date of the clan's establishment has been lost. Two of the oldest documents in the temple - a copper altar and a wooden plaque - date from 1852 and 1857 respectively.

The Eng Chuan Tong Tan Kongsi was originally located at Chulia Street, and was known as Wei Hoey Beow. Only later was its name changed to Eng Chuan Tong. Surrounding the ancestral temple are row townhouses belonging to members of the clan. Among its accomplishments was the establishment of the Eng Chuan School for children of needy members.

In addition to Eng Chuan Tong, we have also documented another Tan Kongsi, the Sungai Nibong Tan Kongsi.

Getting there

You can walk to Tan Kongsi from Weld Quay Bus Terminal. Cross Pengkalan Weld using the pedestrian bridge, then turn left, walk along Pengkalan Weld until junction of Gat Lebuh Chulia, then turn right. Walk along Gat Lebuh Chulia until junction of Lebuh Pantai, then turn left. Walk along Beach Street until you reach Tan Kongsi on your right, about 300 meters from the junction.

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    Eng Chuan Tong Tan Kongsi, Penang.



    Menacing door gods peers at visitors to the ancestral temple.



    Patron deities in the main hall.



    Tan ancestral tablets.



    Stylized bamboo sills on the front gate.


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