Named after Shantou (also known as Swatow or Suatao), a city on the eastern coast of Guangdong province in China, Swatow Lane is a small street in George Town which links up Hutton Lane with Burmah Road.
Category: Architecture
Five Foot Way Heritage Facade
The five foot ways of George Town heritage townhouses were commonly laid with vintage patterned ceramic tiles.
Dato Kramat Road Street View
Dato Kramat Road (or Jalan Dato Kramat) is a major road in Penang which starts from the area near Komtar all the way to the Ayer Itam district. The road was named after a small Muslim-Tamil settlement near Sungai Pinang in the 18th century before the arrival of Sir Francis Light. The settlement was likely led by a Dato Keramat, a Muslim ascetic of possibly Tamil origin.
Dato Koyah Road Street View
Dato Koyah Road or locally Jalan Dato Koyah, is a rather small road in the heart of George Town that can be accessed via Penang Road. The road was named after Syed Mustapha Idris (who was also known as Dato Koyah), a famous Malabari faith healer in George Town during the early 19th century.
The intersection of Penang Road and Dato Koyah Road is marked by the closed and abandoned “Kayu Nasi Kandar” shop.
George Town Street View: Cintra Street
Cintra Street is a road in George Town that connects both Kimberley Street and Chulia Street. Cintra apparently refers to the Portuguese word for “Port” and the street has its root traced back to early Eurasians who settled here. Back in the old days during the 19th century, the street was also known for its Japanese geisha establishments or the Karayuki-san.
There is also a steel rod art sculpture found along this street.
George Town Street View: Ho Tiang Wan Road
A small road in George Town which was named after a notable English educated Chinese, Ho Tiang Wan, in the early 20th century.
George Town Street View: Remnant of a Townhouse
Prangin Road Heritage Shophouses
Old shophouses along Prangin Road, George Town.
Acheen Street Ghaut Street View
Burmah Road: Loke Thye Kee Building
Loke Thye Kee is an old and historical building that can be easily recognized as it stands at the corner of Burmah Road and Penang Road. Built in the late 1920s to resemble a ship, the building was a popular Chinese restaurant back in the old days until its gradual decline. The building was later renovated and restored in 2012 to its present state. Now, the building houses a few cafes and eateries.
