Sunday is a cars-free day at Beach Street where one can choose to either leisurely walk or cycle along the historical street.
Category: George Town / Island
Nagore Road: A Corner Shophouse
A shophouse with old pre-war architecture dated back to the 1900s which is located at the corner of the junction of Nagore Road and Burmah Road. Two art murals (Pigeon House and the Lady in Qipao) can be seen painted on the wall of the building’s sidewalk.
Church Street Intersection Building
A Shore of Rocks
The Penang Second Bridge which is near its completion can be seen from this eastern shore of the island.
Komtar Walk: Coob Coffee Club
Tucked away in the Komtar Walk area, Coob Coffee Club is a small cozy cafe serving Japanese style food, coffee, tea, and a small selection of cakes. Its signature drink is the Sumiyaki syphon coffee. For more info, do visit its website here; www.coobcoffee.com.
Penang Chinese Town Hall
Established in 1881 by the Chinese merchants of Penang, the Penang Chinese Town Hall currently has its office building located along Pitt Street, George Town (next to the famous Kuan Yin Temple).
It was found that Chung Keng Quee was the single largest individual donor towards the founding of the town hall and was a prominent president serving from 1881 to 1883.
Penang Street Art (Cannon Street)
A steel rod sculpture depicting how Cannon Street got its name. During the Penang Riots back in 1867 between two major triad factions, cannons were fired upon this area and the street was damaged from holes made by the shots.
George Town Street View: The Locked Iron Facade
George Town Street View: Phee Choon Road
Muntri Street: Soul Kitchen
Soul Kitchen is a little restaurant/cafe converted from a pre-war 2-storey house located at Muntri Street, George Town. The relaxed atmosphere and retro decoration of the cafe give it a great place to have a brunch or a cup of coffee amidst the old heritage streets of the town. The cafe was founded by married couple Michele and Tonio who met each other in Munich. For more info (such address, contact and business hours), please refer to their website here; www.soulkitchenpenang.com.