Teoh Kongsi
Teoh Kongsi is a clan association founded by local Penang tycoon of the turn of the 20th century, Cheong Fatt Tze, whose Hokkien name happens to be Teoh Thiaw Siat. The association has its premises fronting Lebuh Carnavon. It is located in a recessed compound with the archway at Lebuh Carnavon.
Teoh Kongsi was founded in 1895 and is presently housed in a two-storey Straits Eclectic style building built in 1931. The upper floor is given to the Teoh clan temple.
The road near it was called Hong Kong Street, but after Cheong Fatt Tze Road was erased by the Komtar development, Hong Kong Street was renamed Jalan Cheong Fatt Tze.
Getting there
Teoh Kongsi is located at Lebuh Carnavon. It can be reached by taking the Rapid Penang Bus 10, 301, 302, 307, 401 and 502, disembarking at Lebuh Carnavon. Check the Rapid Penang Bus Routes for details.
Nearby Sights
Soo Beng Dispensary
Li Teik Seah Building
Penang Tourism Information Centre / Penang Heritage Centre
Penang Islamic Museum
Dr Sun Yat Sen's Penang Base
Yap Kongsi
Choo Chay Keong Temple
Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple
Cheah Kongsi
Khoo Kongsi (Leong San Tong)
Acheen Street Mosque
Nearby Shopping
Komtar
Prangin Mall
Visiting Penang
If you're planning a trip to Penang, please go through the information I have assembled in Penang Travel Tips. You'd find there information covering all aspect about Penang, including accommodation, transport, food, shopping, places of interest and more. Everything you need to know Penang is right there at your finger tips!
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Teoh Kongsi (1 September 2008)
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Teoh Kongsi Location Map
Another view of Teoh Kongsi (1 September 2008)
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Entrance archway to Teoh Kongsi (19 February 2005)
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