George Town, the biggest city on Penang, is one of two UNESCO towns in Malaysia, definitely worth a short stay to appreciate the history.
Traditional buildings
George Town traditional buildings |
The old centre of George Town are lined with rows of over 100 years old 2 floors buildings, very long with a narrow front. These are mostly built by Chinese who immigrated here to work and their descendants have eventually earned enough to build their family home in the British colonial period.
George Town traditional buildings |
They
developed their Nyonya culture, being a fusion of Chinese British Malay and
Thai influences.
As the buildings are long and narrow, there is always a courtyard in the middle to bring in light and improves air flow. A lot of them are in very poor state and badly need attention.
As the buildings are long and narrow, there is always a courtyard in the middle to bring in light and improves air flow. A lot of them are in very poor state and badly need attention.
The Blue Mansion |
Those that are well renovated are mostly tourist shops, restaurants or hotels.
A number can be visited like The Blue Mansion, a boutique hotel with a restaurant, a nice treat from eating in the small eateries in the street.
The Blue Mansion |
There is a Nyonya street map to show key buildings, shops, restaurants and cake shops.
Street art
street art |
A few years ago a Lithuanian artist started painting in the street, of local people and animals.
street art |
The paintings are lively and quickly become a tourist
attraction, even some shops has created paintings nearby to increase tourist
traffic.
street art |
It is essential to get a Map of street arts to easily locate them.
Outdoor visits - Penang hill, Entopia butterfly farm
Penang Hill Camopy walk |
Penang Hill Swing |
Penang Hill Crest Circuit |
In George Town, by 10am, it becomes hot and humid, making walking around in town quite exhausting. It is nice to be able to escape to the hills to walk around in cooler conditions.
Penang Entopia butterfly garden |
Penang Entopia butterfly garden |
Penang Entopia butterfly garden |
Penang Entopia butterfly garden |
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