The Straits of Malacca sea which separates the island and the mainland region of Penang.
Category: Butterworth / Mainland
Penang Mainland: Frog Hill at Tasek Gelugor
Locally known as ‘Frog Hill’, this hidden abandoned quarry has attracted many to its scenic man-made lakes and reddish granite hills, combined with greenery from the surrounding overgrowth. The top of the hill provides a breathtaking views of the scenic landscapes around the area.
Frog Hill is located at an area covering Kampung Guar Petai and Kampung Guar Perahu in Tasek Gelugor, at the mainland side of Penang.
Note: The area itself is secluded and at times, quite empty. There is no maintained road (only muddy path), no street lamp and is deep inside the rural area, surrounded by palm oil plantation. Best to go in a group rather than alone, and there will be some minor hikes required to get to the top of the rocky hills.
Google Map location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lombong+Kampung+Guar+Petai/@5.4356239,100.4830612,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x304acfb38179d935:0x29468dc636dbdbca!8m2!3d5.4356186!4d100.4852499
Penang: An Island City
The Hungry Ghost Festival (Seventh Lunar Month)
Annually during the 7th lunar month of the Chinese calendar (also known as the The Hungry Ghost Festival), the giant effigy of the King of Hades/Hell (or Tai Su Yeah) will be put on display at Bukit Mertajam town for devotees to offer prayers to. On the 15th day of the month (which happens to be today), the effigy will be transported to the street and then burned to mark the end of the festival.
Crossing the Second Penang Bridge
Crossing the sea via the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge (aka Second Penang Bridge) during a sunset.
Butterworth Street Art Alley: The Old Colonial Crest
This emblem is the Coat of Arms of the Straits Settlements, the former group of British territories located in Southeast Asia which included Penang. This art work can be found at the Butterworth Street Art Alley.
Butterworth Street Art Alley: A Malaya Stamp
An art mural depicting a vintage stamp of Malaya Straits Settlements with the portrait of King George VI during the 1940s. This mural is featured at the Butterworth Street Art Alley
Penang Design Village
The new Design Village (or also known as Penang Premium Outlet) is located at Bandar Cassia, a new development area at Batu Kawan, the mainland side of Penang. For more info, one can visit its Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/designvillagepenang/.
The Hill Across the Straits
View of the mainland portion of Penang across the Malacca Straits sea.
An Old Barber Shop in George Town
There are many small and old barber shops such as this one located in many parts of Penang. These shops are also popular among the locals and are usually opened by Indian barbers.