In a recent article published by Yahoo, George Town grabs the 4th top spot as one of the great places to retire abroad. George Town is listed due to its low living cost, unique architectures and easy accessibility.
For the full article, click HERE.
Category: George Town / Island
An Island Pier
The pier to Jerejak Island.
The Queensbay Coastal Promenade
The Queensbay coastline offers a promenade with a nice view of the distant Penang Bridge and the nearby Jerejak Island.
Penang Street Art (Catching a Burglar)
A steel rod sculpture found at a wall belonging to one of the many retail shops at Campbell Street.
Wawasan Open University
The Wawasan Open University in Penang is located along Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah and has its main campus housed in the grounds of a beautiful mansion, which was once known as the Homestead. The Homestead is the residence of Yeap Chor Ee (a wealthy businessman and the founder of Ban Hin Lee Bank), which was later donated to the university by the grandson.
Happy Chinese New Year!
A statue of the Chinese God of Prosperity (at the entrance of 1st Avenue Mall) bidding good fortune to all who enter…and before it’s too late (it’s the 3rd day of the Chinese New Year now), wishing all those who are celebrating it, a very Happy Chinese New Year!
Chinese New Year setup at Gurney Paragon.
The Clan Jetty
Penang Street Art (A Boy Reaching Up)
A popular art mural by Ernest Zacharevic which can be found at the historical Cannon Street, George Town.
For the art’s location, please click HERE for the map.
The Blue Door
A Vintage Street View
A couple of coconut sellers set up shops within this row of shophouses along Dato Keramat Road.