# Bahay Tsinoy

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## Quick facts

- **Category:** Museums & Culture
- **Address:** Kaisa Heritage Center, 32 Anda corner Cabildo Street, Intramuros, Manila
- **Hours:** Tuesday to Sunday 13:00 to 17:00; closed Monday
- **Price:** ₱
- **Website:** https://www.bahaytsinoy.org/
- **Instagram:** https://instagram.com/bahaytsinoy

Bahay Tsinoy tells the story of the Chinese in Philippine life, from early traders to the Tsinoy community of today. It is a focused, well-documented museum inside the walled city of Intramuros. The dioramas and artefacts cover a thread of Manila history most visitors miss.

## Why go

1. One of the few museums in Southeast Asia devoted to Chinese-Filipino heritage
2. Detailed dioramas and a strong artefact collection
3. Easy to fold into a wider Intramuros walk

## Good to know

- **Best time:** Early afternoon, soon after the 1pm opening
- **Good for:** Understanding the Chinese thread in Manila's history
- **Reservations:** No booking needed; walk in
- **Noise:** Quiet