This is the picture of the Cheong Fatt Tze Mension before restoration.This flamboyant masterpiece consists of 38 rooms, 5 courtyards,7 staircases and 220 windows.The Cheong Fatt Tze Mension restoration started in 1991.The restoration project made an astounding success eventhough initially it was lack of funding and obstacles on various issues.
With the help from many people,artisans from China were imported coupled with many talented local craftmen the project was finally completed in 1995.It was also awarded as the "Most Excellent Project" for UNESCO Asia Pacific Cultural Heritage Awards in year 2000.
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