It is located in Cannon Square in the heart of the oldest part of the city of George Town, in the midst of narrow, winding lanes and quaint-looking pre-War houses exuding a palpable old world charm.

Even so, the complex boasts a magnificent hall embellished with intricate carvings and richly ornamented beams of the finest wood bearing the mark of master craftsmen from China.

Like many such clan associations in South East Asia, Khoo Kongsi is no longer the center of important social activities and functions that it once held.

Due to its location in the UNESCO World Heritage area of George Town, it is a popular attraction for tourists interested in local culture.

[2] It is noted that Khoo Chian Eng moved to San Peng Ang in Tong Aun County (now Tong'an District) approximately 650 years ago during the Yuan Dynasty, where he married Saw See Cheng and where they had their son Buan Seng Kong.