Durians season is back again during the period of June to July this month. Touted as the King of Fruits in Southeast Asia, Penang is also one of the top destinations for durian lovers to try out various species of the fruit. There is also a durian festival held during this season.
One of the unique attractions in Penang is the clan jetties located along the coastal area of Weld Quay, George Town. One such jetty is the larger and more popular Chew Clan Jetty, or commonly known as just Chew Jetty, which features wooden houses built on stilts.
Signboards of inns, cafes and shops along Love Lane, also known as Backpackers’ Street in George Town.
Kampung Kaka is a small road in George Town that links up with the Kampung Kolam area and Carnarvon Street interchange. The name was reportedly originated from the word Kaka, a reference to the local Malabari Muslims who lived in the area back in the old days.
A random back alley in George Town filled with overgrowth plants.
The Thai Buddhist temple of Wat Chayamangkalaram, also known as the Sleeping Buddha Temple, which is located at Burma Lane. The temple is famous for its large reclining Buddha statue housed within its walls.
An abstract street art found painted on an old wall within the compound of Hin Bus Depot in George Town. This large mural features a giant fist along with several avian humanoid figures.
A mural painted by Alexface, a street art artist from Thailand, who took part in the Different Strokes international street art festival back in April.
This mural can be found located in the compound of Hin Bus Depot, George Town.
