The House of Yeap Chor Ee — Attraction in George Town

My visit to the House of Yeap Chor Ee was quite meaningful. It offered a deep look into Yeap Chor Ee’s legacy and Penang’s history. The house itself preserves a lot of historical value, reflecting Yeap Chor Ee’s life and impact on the region.

Joanne, my guide, played a key role in making this experience insightful. Her passion and knowledge added depth to the visit. She shared interesting stories and details about Yeap Chor Ee, making his legacy more understandable and relatable.

Overall, this visit was more than just learning about history; it was a meaningful way to connect with the past. The House of Yeap Chor Ee, guided by Joanne’s expertise, made this exploration both informative and engaging. Of course, the commitment and determination of the the succeeding family members of Yap Chor Ee to spent time, efforts and money to make all in a reality. Reflected a truly aspiration to all the...

Had a very nice 2-hour tour. It’s one of the highlights for my stay in Penang. It’s a good place to know about the story of 1st generation of Chinese immigrants in Malaysia. You could see how a Chinese immigrant built a life, family, career in malaysia and later devoted himself to support the community and country.

The house remains in hand of the Yeap family and this generation kindly decided to open the house for tourism for education purpose. The guide lady is very helpful and friendly to answer many of my questions about the owner, the local history and Malaysian culture. Helped me taking pictures also.

Please remember to book appointment in advance as it’s a private-own...

Thanks to Joanne our knowledgeable guide for the invaluable information and narrative. There were only our group of 4 adults, so it was like a private tour. Featuring intricate mother-of-pearl inlaid furniture, fine embroidery pieces with various bird motifs and artifacts of the Yeap family. The higher floors tell the intimate story of a Chinese immigrant who worked his way from a humble barber business to becoming a successful businessman and banker. Also heartening to hear how the family has supported many others in the community with philanthropic acts and the establishment of Wawasan Open University. I highly...