Tseng Lung Fui Kon is a district association of the Hakka people from the Tseng Lung district of Guangdong Province in southern China. It is located next to Kar Yin Association. The original building on the site was constructed in 1849 and was restructured in 1920-22.
What to see
The Tseng Lung Fui Kon has a parapetted facade with four fusticated columns. A huge double-height arch frames the main entrance. On the upper floor facade are keystoned arches that sit on pilasters. The first-floor balconies have been sealed up and windows installed. The double-height main hall inside retains the original old columns.
How to get there
Using Weld Quay Bus Terminal as a point of reference, cross Pengkalan Weld and then turn right. Walk along Pengkalan Weld until you reach Gat Lebuh Gereja. Turn left. Walk along Gat Lebuh Gereja, past the Beach Street junction, onwards through Lebuh Gereja, until you reach Lebuh King. Turn right and you will find the Tseng Lung Fui Kon on the left side of the road, after Kar Yin Association.
Stretching your budget in Penang
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Penang Tour Guides
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Finding Budget Accommodation in Penang
If you're coming to Penang on a budget, you'd be pleased to know that there's quite a number of places in George Town as well as in Batu Ferringhi that offers good clean accommodation without costing you an arm and a let. If I am allowed to be biased, I would recommend Hotel Mingood, which happens to belong to a friend of mine. If it is occupied, there are plenty of other places that cost less than US$12.00 per night. Here are some suggestions:
Hutton Lodge, from US$8.25
Baba Guesthouse, from US$7.57
E.T. Budget Guesthouse, from US$6.05
YMCA Penang, from US$6.53
Ali's Ferringhi Guest House, from US$9.63
Despite the best intentions to provide you information that is as accurate as possible, do be aware that prices may have changed and exchange rates fluctuated since I wrote this. So please personally and carefully screen through the available accommodation before making your booking, to avoid any disappointments.
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