Step back a century at the Pinang Peranakan Mansion

I was captivated by this opulent and mysterious culture after watching "The Little Nyonya," but it wasn't until I came to Penang that I realized "Nyonya" specifically refers to girls of Chinese & Malay descent 👧🏻 (boys are called "Baba")! This museum was a filming location for the TV series, and as soon as I stepped in, I was dazzled by the house full of mother-of-pearl inlaid furniture ✨, and you can even sit on them for photos!
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💒 About Here
This mansion was the home of 19th-century Chinese tycoon Chung Keng Kwee 🏡, and the grandeur befitting a second-rank official was truly extraordinary! It was later converted into a museum, but the ancestral hall, jewelry gallery, and kitchen are all preserved in their original state. As you wander around, you might just feel like a young lady from a prominent family yourself~
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📸 Photo Guide
1️⃣ First Floor Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chairs: Sitting down instantly transports you into "The Little Nyonya." Remember to sit up straight to look like a proper young lady!2️⃣ Mysterious Patterned Windows: The wooden windows in the room next to the stairs are incredibly atmospheric, and the side lighting is absolutely stunning!3️⃣ Emerald Green Balcony: Stand there in a light-colored dress, and you're instantly a Nanyang retro magazine cover 💚
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⚠️ Important Tips
▫️Admission 25RM｜9:30-17:00 (No entry after 4 PM!)▫️If you want to take photos in Nyonya attire, you must rent it from the museum (your own clothes will be stopped 😭)▫️You need to go barefoot on the second floor 🦶🏻 wearing socks is more hygienic~▫️Chinese guided tours are available on the hour. Only after listening did I learn that the mother-of-pearl inlaid furniture is made with shells 🐚
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