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Ribka Karunia Tahir (03/06/2018 06:58)
Old mansion of one of Medan's major!
Such a lovely residential for his whole family!
Nice experience~
Putu Chris Susanto (01/06/2018 18:17)
Great place with larger-than-life rags to riches story. Too bad it's the only one of its kind. I'm sure there would have been more homes like this had things been different during the Soeharto era. So much lost culture and historical narratives.
Nelson Yap (20/05/2018 07:20)
This is the only attraction in Medan, and it turned out to be excellent! The tour guide speaks English and shared many interesting history about the Tjong family and the mansion.
We spent a little over an hour to go through most parts of mansion.
jimmy sallan (17/05/2018 05:02)
Many old n vintage tools used in back then are still in good shape n well maintenance... the architecture n interior of the house resembling how the wealthy chinese family live their evryday life... loved it... admire it very much
Betty Veronika (12/05/2018 16:51)
The museum is located near Kesawan area and Merdeka walk. It's also can be reached by walk from The Cathedral in Medan.
The museum tells the story of a successful businessman life of a Chinese descent who imigrated to Indonesia in colonial era.
Jovi (14/02/2018 01:38)
Really love this historical building. it rich with a completely unique and touching story. the mansion it self is full of art and cultural ornament both from west and east esp Asia.
3 US dollar for the entrance. Lovely! everyone must visit this historical building.
Frederick Frederickson (08/02/2018 00:41)
A beautiful place to see circa 1900 mansion with a touch of Chinese, Malay and European culture. The downside is the management are not very hospitable if visitors take a lot of photos, and visitors are only allowed 40 minutes to linger inside, a bit too rush for people who appreciate culture and history, or maybe they were not happy that we took photos at the places. It was low season I see no point in rushing us out. The tour guides were friendly, but the management were not hospitable.
In term of management of the historic site, sometimes I see sign boards that distract view of the beautiful hall and other places. The cleaner's broom and dustpan was left at the museum's exhibition room, something that would never happen in first class museum. Rules such as 40 minutes visiting time should be listed out on papers or upfront that way everything is clear before entrance.
In summary, a beautiful place but management can be improved a lot to make it international standard.
man s. (06/02/2018 14:08)
A very informative and faithfully renovated mansion that's worth a visit. We were impressed by how photogenic this mansion is. All the antique furnitures and household amenities are lovingly displayed. We opted to take our own pacing touring this mansion but was told that usually a guided tour lasted only 40 minutes so we were encouraged to leave the premise after spending nearly an hour roaming the mansion on our own pace. Definitely a must for visitors in Medan looking for cultural activities to partake in.
Dai Tsuki (18/01/2018 11:20)
It's a beautiful place to visit and learn about the history of the acculturation of Malay and Chinese culture in North Sumatera by Tjong A Fie. Entrance fee is IDR 35K and it includes a free tour, guided by a bilingual guide. First you may have a tour, and then if you wish, you may roam around in the permitted area and take some pictures. Note that some areas of the house are not to be photographed nor accessed. The guides may also be on break during lunch time so coming before noon or around 2 pm is recommended.
Johann Arifin (06/12/2017 17:15)
A great place to learn the history of Tjong A Fie and his legacy in Medan. This mansion is actually the original house where he stayed, so most of the items in displayed are original. And some of them dated till the 1900s! There are a few people that works as the tour guide, and they are very knowledgable about the place. The place is very clean and very well preserved, considering that it is very old. The ceiling arts are still visible and the original wooden floor are still intact. This is the perfect place to learn history of Medan and Tjong A Fie itself. Note that there are no parking space available and parking is only available in the street. The street may get crowded so finding a parking space can be quite challenging.
Nancy Lao (26/12/2017 16:57)
One of the most historical museum at Medan City. The building are beautiful. You can take a lot of pictures here. And learn history as well. Admission fee is not too expensive.
Dessy Aswim (23/12/2017 09:43)
One the remaining few preserved peranakan treasure left in indonesia. You can see walk around the many rooms and wings of the grand house and relive the glitzy pastime of the peranakans whose influence are major in Medan.
The grandeur of this building has seen better days but it’s definitely really worth a visit.
Sally Wongso (28/11/2017 06:24)
The place and site itself is beautiful, worth a visit. But the tour guide is terrible. Asked for english guide but reluctant to speak english Despite the fact that she can speak. Very rushed, didn't allow the visitors to take their time and admire the history and culture of the place. They should really increase the hospitality aspect of the place.
Randy Chandra (12/11/2017 16:46)
A historic place owned by the wealthiest person in Medan at the start of 20th century. Interesting historical background and well maintained house. Recommended!
Prabowo Sri Hayuningrat (24/09/2017 08:07)
Cool viewing experience. The building is still well preserved, but the furniture is not. The guided tour gives you a glimpse to Tjong A Fie's life.
Deddy Taufik Hidayat (17/09/2017 09:58)
Tjong A Fie Mansion is the chinese malay classic house, with the chinese architecture, located at Kesawan street. This Site is built in 1900, and there are 2 floors. Very Good.
Ramlee Tamin (09/08/2017 04:45)
Many things had been said about it so I just send in the photos and a little info.
Built in 1895 a year before the first Olympics and completed in 1900.
Entry fee 35,000Rp. 40 minutes. No bags.
Photography disallowed at the altar.
Tjong quoted: There on the earth where I stand I hold the sky, success and glory consist in not what I have gotten but in what I have given.
Jiří Hruška (23/07/2017 00:55)
Amazing place! Absolutely MUST TO VISIT when in Medan just for a while. We stayed at Kesawan Hotel, which is just few meters from Mansion. The Maimon Palace looks like house of some poor Sultan compare to this mansion. Really worth to see. Only one minus.. I just wanted to go to hotel for a while for something and than come back, but the ticket seller didn't allow me re-enter to mansion and just say that time inside the house limited for 40 minutes.. What I think isn't true..
Miss Fadillah (22/07/2017 05:58)
This mansion belongs to a Hakka merchant name Tjong A fie. He was a very successful businessman and a very rich man in Medan long time ago. This mansion is an embodiment of his wealth, family and history. We have a tour guide while visiting the mansion and he told us the history of Tjong A fie . The mansion is quite big and filled with lots of antiques that has been displayed for tourism purpose.
fransiskus yosep (29/06/2017 09:58)
Nice museum, huge place for old house. I'm very happy with the guide, know history very well. Very informative. Nice people..
Pikuan Susanto (01/06/2017 01:18)
Highly recommended! Eye opening to see how the rich lives in the old days. good architecture too, can learn a few things from this heritage house.
Michelle Liù (13/05/2017 07:18)
This place was just a few minutes walks away from our Hotel Kesawan.
It was a really nice experience visited this place especially when you really can see people migrants and we really could tell where those people come from or what is there really pure in the blood.
Actually we are all mixed...in a way.
But the most important things is, when we travel or migrate to a place, we really treat or consider ourselves as the local.
And the only way is that do good for the local and make our root go deep.
This is the feeling that this Manson gave me.
Inne Hadiati (12/05/2017 03:38)
A wonderful peranakan heritage building with very detail artistic design. I feel amazed to see the beautiful painted and crafted ceiling. A very worth visit while in Medan.
Roswitha Muntiyarso (10/05/2017 08:36)
A nice and well preserved mansion. The guide is part-timer undergrad student who is so excited with the history and very kind. Ypu might get a very nice picture here but don't take the picture at the altars.
Yunitasari Trie (06/05/2017 23:58)
The place is well organized .. i like the originality.nonetheless i welcomed by unfriendly staff. She insisted me to follow guide which has started around 15 minutes. Therefore i didn't have whole informations.
Nicolas Hafner (02/03/2017 02:16)
One of the few remaining historical sights in Medan and thus probably a must see. Beautiful rooms with high ceilings. The displayed items would need better explanation; also the guide that can be booked predominantly told about the family's illustrious history. Thus the many pictures' story remained unclear.
Lydia Luhur (01/03/2017 09:26)
It was a great mansion back then, but many of their collections has gone. The maintenance is also bad. It was raining when I came there and what's surprised me was no one care about water leaking from the roof.
ann ang (23/02/2017 13:18)
Nice Great Chinese Mansion. But The Guide Service By Those University Student Are Jus So So. Keep Rushing n No Depth Explaination. They Should Have More Written Information On Each Session Instead
Inggita Notosusanto (06/02/2017 03:53)
A terrific site to learn a part of Medan city's early 20th century history - sadly it is endangered as the owner cannot keep up with the maintenance cost. It is a dilemma to hand it over to the government as they haven't showed any success in taking care of heritage site. I wish it could be as dedicated and successful as Penang in its commitment that earned Unesco's Heritage site status.
dea chinantya (05/02/2017 09:47)
Medan is a city where culture acculturation blend nicely and Tjong A Fie Mansion is a place where you can find those acculturation. If you're into history, there is a local guide that you can hire at a special rates. Near Tjong A fie mansion, you can find old restaurant called Tip Top restaurant
Selvi Nur Yuliani (01/01/2017 00:18)
Entrance fee 35k per person. Open at 9.00 am, and during the visit we are accompanied by the tour guide. There is a photo gallery. This place fits for history addict people.
Peichun Shun (30/12/2016 10:12)
The staff were helpful, immediately told us the time for english tour, and the tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. The place was impressive, full of culture and heritage.
Paul Gerarts (18/12/2016 11:13)
This Chinese mansion with its 5 court yards is a place not to be missed when visiting Medan. It tells quite a history of a Chinese merchant making his fortune and with contacts over East and West. A contemporain from the same Meixian region in China as Cheong Fatt Tze (Zang Bishi) with his "blue mansion" in Penang. Built around the 1900's it still belongs to the Tjong A Fie family. The granddaughter lives in one (sealed of) part of the house. The layout of the mansion and its feng shui is beautiful. Original tiled floors, original screen doors, and some of the furniture is from the early days. The ceilings are very nicely decorated. With an American grant the wooden floors have been renovated a few years ago. Hopefully they find a grant to renovate the porcelan shardwork on the outside walls. The house, and a brief history of its occupants, features in the book "Chinese Houses in South East Asia". The eldest daughter Queeny Chang wrote a book which is the only written record of life in this mansion.
Changsu Siris Woo (24/10/2016 07:31)
One of very few great historic attraction in Medan. Guides are very well informed and knowledgeable to guide you through the mansion. I would suggest anyone visting Medan visit here. Very relaxing and sound place where you could not really find such place like here in Medan.
William Laksa (09/08/2016 17:03)
One of the Tourist attraction in Medan, Medan doesn't have many good Museum. But You mustn't miss this one. It shows you the Mixed Architecture of many cultures like Malay, Victorian, Chinese(main), English, etc..
Tickets is not too expensive but It worth!
*The other lacking things here is that the Museum is not well-maintained from the owner and Local Government.