Information about Bahay Tsinoy

Bahay Tsinoy

The Bahay Tsinoy is a structure located in the walled city of Intramuros. The house holds

in it a museum called the Kaisa-Angeli King Heritage Center. It shows a collection of

different documents and accounts that tells the history of the ethnic Chinese lives,

struggles and contributions in the country. 

The Kaisa Heritage Center also known as the Bahay Tsinoy was established in 1999 by

the Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran Incorporated. The museum was a project advocating the

historical and cultural legacy of Chinese Filipinos in the Philippines. 

In the museum, guests would see how the Chinese influenced the Filipinos in different

aspects of the Philippine life through statues and mannequins, dioramas portraying the

events the shaped the Filipino-Chinese history, with their culture, workings and language.

The events also cover how the Chinese eventually immersed with the Filipinos, and brought

their families to live in the country. The museum also shows how the Chinese

participated in almost all the events of the Philippines.

How to get there

The museum is located at 2 Anda St. cor. Cabildo St. Intramuros, Manila. Aside from joining an Old Manila tour, it is best to explore this by riding a carriage, tricycle, bamboo bike, or jeepney as it is located in Intramuros.

Best time to visit

It is an all-year round cultural landmark and an indoor attraction as well, which means it can be visited anytime. However, take note of its opening schedule: Tuesday to Sunday, from 1PM to 5PM. It is closed on Mondays.

Entrance fee

There is an entrance fee to this museum. Take note it is different for adults and for students.