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Exploring Tjong A Fie's House, Understanding a Piece of Medan History

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Medan has a myriad of old buildings that are steeped in historical value. One of them is a house which in the past was inhabited by famous merchant Tjong A Fie (1860-1921). The two-story building is located on Jalan Ahmad Yani No. 105. Tjong A Fie is a nomad from Guangdong Province. The journey then ends in Medan. And now, the peningalan house is one of the old buildings that are often visited by travelers. The gate of the house is open for tourist visits between 09.00-17.00. The gate is equipped with a small roof typical of houses in China. With an entrance ticket for Rp. 35 thousand per person, tourists are also free to explore the Tjong A Fie residence which was founded in 1900. The right walls were filled with photographs of Tjong A Fie in the past. There it was seen, among other things, when he was with his three wives and children. There is also a picture of it with the Dutch rulers. The photo of the Kesawan Bank building that he founded and the currency