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Han Jiang Ancestral TemplevsSuffolk House
Both are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Han Jiang Ancestral Temple is preferred by most reviewers compared to Suffolk House. Han Jiang Ancestral Temple ranks #9 in Penang with praise from 3 reviewers such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
Han Jiang Ancestral Temple
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Frommer's
Chulia Street, Georgetown, Penang Island, Malaysia
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Lonely Planet "This beautifully decorated and maintained clanhouse, belonging to the Penang Teochew Association, dates back to 1870." Full review
Time Out "Built in 1885, this temple moved to its present location in 1870. It received the Award of the Merit UNESCO Asia-Pacific for Culture Heritage Conservation." Full review
Frommer's "A UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conservation in 2006. The project was funded by the local Teochew community, who has seen a recent drive to preserve its heritage in Penang." Full review
Suffolk House Lonely Planet Time Out Time Out
250 Jalan Air Itam, Penang Island 10460, Malaysia
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Lonely Planet "Situated on the banks of the Air Itam river, around 5km west of George Town’s centre, it’s a grand building with sweeping verandahs, a massive ballroom and a breezy colonial plantation feel. " Full review
Time Out "A dinner served at Suffolk House restaurant is bound to be a lovely experience. The history of the building repercusses an old-world charm and Colonial Malaya ambience." Full review
Time Out "Since Suffolk Houses stint as a school and its subsequent restoration, it now doubles as a heritage site for tourists and locals to visit, and a restaurant. " Full review
