At the northern section from Bishop Street to Light Street was called Kau Keng Chu Au, meaning "the back of the nine townhouses". This name refers to nine terrace houses with their front towards Penang Street and their back to King Street. They were the favored addresses of the Chinese nouveau riche.
A restaurant “Sire” that faces King street, the entrance is through the House of Yap Chor Ee, the museum facing Penang Street. This is a typical nine terrace house that belong to one of the Penang Chinese Millionaire family. We can see really their living style and living spaces from inside also piece of my paintings.
