Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

One hundred and ten years ago, Cheong Fatt Tze was one of the most important buildings of multi millionaires in the city of Penang, northern Malaysia. This was where many Indonesian, Thai or Chinese magnates of the region had built magnificent palaces to show off their prestige. At that time, Chong was the Rockefeller of the East. He was the Consul General of China and as you may expect of such a position, Mandarine gentleman of the first order. He was also the director of the Chinese rail network, and held this same position at the country's first modern bank. He died in 1916 at the age of 76.

When you are in Penang, this place is a must to visit.