Category: Architecture
The Golden Mount
Penang is also home to a few famous Thai Buddhist temples in the country such as this golden Siamese structure, which is part of the Wat Chayamangkalaram temple (Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram).
The Coastal Pier
The north eastern skyline of the Penang island as seen from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel in George Town.
George Town Street View: A Window of Heritage
The windows of the houses in George Town are a testament of the city’s rich heritage and historical values.
George Town Street View: A Trishaw at an Old Street
A trishaw parked by the roadside along Stewart Lane, George Town.
Stewart Lane: Coffee Atelier – Cafe 55
Cafe 55 is located at the corner pre-war shophouse of Stewart Lane and Chulia Lane. As with most of such cafes in George Town, the cafe serves both food (such as spaghetti and all day breakfast) as well as various drinks, especially coffee. The cafe is notably known for its 3D latte art.
George Town Street View: The Pink Door and the Vespa
Facade of a pre-war house in George Town, with a pink painted iron grilled door.
George Town Street View: VICTORIA STREET
Victoria Street is a street within the heritage zone of George Town, and just nearby Beach Street. It was named after England’s Queen Victoria who ruled from 1837 to 1901, and was also known as the Empress of India.
George Town Street View: DOWNING STREET
Named after the famous Downing Street in London, the British built their government offices on this street in George Town, Penang during the colonial era. It is one of the oldest and historical streets in George Town and currently houses the state post office and the HSBC bank.
