Lee Sih Chong Soo

Lee Sih Chong Soo (2 November 2008)


Lee Sih Chong Soo, or Lee Kongsi, is the clan association for the Chinese surnamed Lee. The association has its clan temple at 39 King Street, George Town. It occupies the middle building of a row of three double-storey shophouses.

360° View of Lee Sih Chong Soo on Google Street View

The building was modified in the Straits Eclectic style in 1926 to house the Lee clan temple. East meets west at Lee Sih Chong Soo. On the ground floor, you see a pair of Ionic columns while on the upper floor, you see a pair of Chinese-style temple columns. The roof is also modified to follow the elements of a Chinese temple, complete with circular windows adorned with ornate faux-bamboo grills.

Lee Sih Chong Soo (2 November 2008)


In addition to the clan temple, Leh Sih Chong Soo also owns properties along Burmah Road, where Long Say Building, the Lee Family Ancestral Hall, is located. The bungalow occupied by Olympic Sports & Fitnass, at 9 Pangkor Road, is also Lee clan property.

Getting there

Take the Free Rapid Penang Shuttle Bus to Bus Stop No. 5 (Bank Negara) and walk a short distance down Light Street to King Street. Walk along King Street, cross Bishop Street, and you will see Lee Sih Chong Soo on your left.

The upper floor of Lee Sih Chong Soo with its Chinese-style architecture (7 November 2003)

Nearby Sights

Location of Lee Sih Chong Soo on the map

List of Clan Temples in Penang, Chinese Temples in Penang and Chinese Temples in Malaysia