Author: WiLL CWK
Penang Avatar Secret Garden (Tanjung Tokong Tua Pek Kong Temple)
Locally known as Penang’s “Avatar” Secret Garden, this recent addition to the island is actually a renovated and re-developed mini park at the small hill behind the Tanjung Tokong Tua Pek Kong Temple. The trees as well as the hill and its surroundings are decorated with various lightings (that change and illuminating different colors in intervals) which almost resemble the Pandora forest from the movie Avatar.
Location of the Penang Avatar Secret Garden: Google Map Link.
One can see the illuminated forest behind the Tanjung Tokong Tua Pek Kong Temple.
George Town Street View: Queen Victoria Memorial
The Queen Victoria Memorial is a monument erected to mark the anniversary of the said British empire’s queen who passed away in January 1901. Also serving as a way to honor the queen, the monument was built and sponsored by the local Chinese business community back then.
The monument is located in an area belonging to the Penang Chinese Recreation Club at Macalister Road, but can be easily spotted from the intersection of Pangkor Road (Jalan Pangkor) and Burmah Road.
George Town Street View: A Bus Stop Art
Some bus stops in George Town have art works depicting the area’s history together with a brief description of the area’s origin such as this one pictured here.
Western Road: The Penang Masonic Temple
An old and heritage building incorporating Art Deco design, the Penang Masonic Temple was established in the 1920s by The Royal Prince of Wales Lodge No. 1555, United Grand Lodge of England, and Lodge Scotia No. 1003, Grand Lodge of Scotland, for the purpose of a meeting place for its members.
Western Road: The Old Christian Cemetery
Since the 19th century, the Western Road Cemetery is the largest and one of the old Christian cemeteries on the Penang island. The cemetery borders the Penang Municipal Park and can be accessed through a small opening at the park or via its main entrance at Western Road.
Penang Street Art Map (Part 16 – Kampung Kolam Area)
A small area with several art murals such as:
Candy Bird Street Art
Girl with the Bottles Balloon
A Thirst for Life
The Couple
For other street art locations, please click HERE.
Penang Street Art (The Couple)
A street art mural found at the wall of a small alley at Kampung Kolam area, George Town.
Penang Street Art (Thirst for Life)
Another art mural found at the mouth of a small alley that connects both Kampung Kolam area and Kapitan Keling Mosque Street in George Town.
Penang Street Art (Candy Bird’s Street Art)
Art murals painted by Candy Bird whose real name is Han Chun-Yueh, a Taiwanese street artist. His art works are usually inspired by the historical and social aspects of the places that he visits. These art works can be found at a small alley that connects both Kampung Kolam area and Kapitan Keling Mosque Street in George Town.