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Amidst the rich culture and
fascinating past of George Town,
Penang, China Tiger encapsulates
thememory of those yesteryears
with style.
I
t
all began when Rebecca and DavidWilkinson
purchased the neglected building in 2006.
Once a private residence to Chinese merchants
dating back to 1846, it went through several
makeovers between the late 1940’s to the early
1950’s. Unfortunately, it fell to shambles in
the 1980’s when it became home to hundreds
of Swiftlet birds in an illegal urban bird nest farm,
causing major structural damage to the building’s
interior.
Labour of love
The Wilkinsons began a lengthy process of restora-
tion and redevelopment, envisioning a whole new
space decorated with a mixture of old and new
furniture, found objects, and artwork by Rebecca
herself, alongside pieces from the couple’s private
art collection. China Tiger was born from the artistic
couple’s labour of love. It sits in a very central
location within George Town’s UNESCO Heritage
Zone. Situated on the edge of Little India and around
the corner from the main banking district, there is
access to plenty of great food, markets and culture
all year round.
China Tiger is quite an unconventional choice of place to stay when
compared to other regular hotels and resorts, with the quirky décor
and vintage feel. It welcomes guests for both long and short stays at
one of the two apartments located on the upper floors of the building.
The apartments are accessible via a staircase right next to the gift shop
downstairs. There is a little bit of a climb to get to the top floor but you
will get used to it.
The First Floor Studio and Second Floor Suite can each comfortably
fit five people in one king sized double bed and three singles. Decorated
with an eclectic mix of vintage furniture from around George Town and
Indonesia, this home away from home is a fantastic choice for short and
long term rentals. It makes a comfortable living and resting place for a
family or friends and the huge space can be utilised for small intimate
parties or even networking sessions.
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The exterior of the property
The space is decorated with
an eclectic mix of vintage
furniture from around George
Town and Indonesia
W o r d s :
H a n n e f E s q u a n d e r
Firefly flies to
Penang from
various destinations.
Information on flight
routes and schedules
can be found at www.
fireflyz.com.my