The Komtar Tower, when lighted up at night, transforms into a dazzling beacon in George Town, Penang, with its cylindrical silhouette glowing in vibrant multicolored lights that illuminate the surrounding skyline.
KOMTAR Tower
Tanjung Tokong Seaside View
The coastal area of Tanjung Tokong (or Tanjong Tokong) near the Tua Pek Kong Temple with one of the old World War II relics spotted. This pillbox is one of the several concrete bunkers and pillboxes constructed by the British to defend the coastline against potential sea attacks.
Today, they serve as stark reminders of the island’s wartime past and the hardships endured during that era.
George Town Street View : A Tree in Bloom
A blooming Tecoma (often called “trumpet tree”) by the side of St. George’s Church in George Town, Penang, captured on a bright, cloudless day. Its soft pink flowers briefly blanket the branches each hot season, giving a cherry-blossom feel against the white facade and blue sky.
Queensbay Mall : 2026 Hari Raya Festive Display
Queensbay Mall in Penang Bayan Lepas showcases Hari Raya 2026 decorations themed “Gemersik Syawal,” evoking a nostalgic kampung village vibe. Launched around March 6, it features coconut trees, bamboo plants, pelita lamps, glowing crescent moons, and fairy lights. Intricate ketupat ornaments, batik motifs, and nostalgic elements like an antique Volkswagen add to the festive charm. Cultural performances such as Zapin dances and Silat demos occur on weekends, with promotions from brands like The Body Shop.
Gurney Plaza : 2026 Hari Raya Festive Display
Gurney Plaza in Penang features stunning Hari Raya decorations for 2026 under the “Sinaran Raya” theme. Highlights include giant pelita lanterns up to 35 feet tall and a nostalgic kampung atmosphere celebrating Malay heritage. The setup creates a festive light garden with radiant displays perfect for photos and family visits. It launched around early March 2026, drawing crowds for its cultural vibes and exclusive Raya promotions.
A Festive Alley Beside Beach Street Fire Station
This narrow, mural-lined alley running beside the old Beach Street Fire Station in George Town is decorated with festive Chinese lanterns along with Hari Raya motifs such as golden crescents and stars, and ketupat motifs which give it a very local festive feel. It is also a show of transition between two festive holidays celebrated commonly in Penang.
Scenes from Kek Lok Si Temple (Kuan Yin Statue)
The Kuan Yin statue at Kek Lok Si is a towering bronze figure of the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, standing about 30 meters tall on the hilltop above the main temple complex and sheltered by a grand three-tiered pavilion supported by 16 columns. Her serene pose and flowing robes look out over Penang, making her one of the most visually dominant landmarks of the entire temple.
One interesting fact is that this is actually the second Kuan Yin statue on the site: the original white plaster statue, completed in the 1970s–80s, was badly damaged by a fire in the 1990s and later replaced by the current, taller bronze version completed in 2002. Kuan Yin, known as Guanyin, is the Buddhist bodhisattva (often depicted as female) embodying infinite compassion and mercy, observing the world’s suffering to offer relief.
Scenes from Kek Lok Si Temple
For Chinese New Year 2026, Kek Lok Si Temple in Air Itam becomes Penang’s crowning light display, with more than 10,000 lanterns and LED decorations turning the temple into a “sea of light” from 13 February to 16 March, highlighted by a 7:00 pm lighting ceremony on 13 February that includes prayers and fireworks, plus nightly openings until midnight so visitors can soak in the festive atmosphere and religious activities throughout the lunar‑new‑year period.
Bukit Mertajam Temple CNY Decorations
Pek Kong Cheng (Bukit Mertajam) has a notable Chinese New Year decoration setup this year featuring lots of red lanterns plus a special “Leaping Fish” theme using fish-shaped lanterns. The installation consists of more than 300 fish-shaped lanterns in the area around Pek Kong Cheng Temple (also known as Hock Teik Cheng Sin) at Jalan Pasar.
Raja Uda (Butterworth) CNY Lanterns Street
Raja Uda (Butterworth) is Penang’s well-known CNY “lantern street,” with thousands of red lanterns spanning roughly a few kilometers and best enjoyed after nightfall. At night, the lanterns form a continuous red canopy that’s become a major “check-in” / photo spot in the area. It’s also a long-running local tradition that has been done annually (with pauses during the pandemic period). The lit-up stretch runs from the south junction of Jalan Telaga Air through Jalan Raja Uda.