Author: WiLL CWK
Ayer Itam: Hillside Houses
Ayer Itam Town
Air Itam (or also known as Ayer Itam or Air Hitam), is a town at the central hills area of Penang. The town consisting mostly of suburban areas is located west of George Town city. It was found historically that during the British colonial times, Captain Francis Light had started agricultural activity on the island via the growing of pepper and pepper was first cultivated in the valley of Air Itam. Currently, most hillside areas of Ayer Itam are homes to vegetables and fruits farms.
Several notable attractions located in Ayer Itam district are the Penang Hill, Kek lok Si Temple and Ayer Itam Dam.
Armenian Street: A Rainy Day
The George Town World Heritage Office building at Armenian Street on a raining day.
Love Lane: Cantonese Merchants Association
Fountain at the Botanic Gardens
Sunny Day at the Botanic Gardens
Penang Street Art Map (Part 13 – Lumut Lane and Toh Aka Lane)
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Street arts featured in this map:
The Old Indian Lady
The Ancient Guardian
For other street arts in Penang, please click HERE.
McNair Street Old Townhouses
A row of townhouses located along McNair Street, George Town.
Chulia Street Old Shophouses
Shophouses located along Chulia Street, George Town.