Category: George Town / Island

Ayer Itam Town

Ayer Itam Hillside Town

Ayer Itam Hillside Town

Air Itam (or also known as Ayer Itam or Air Hitam), is a town at the central hills area of Penang. The town consisting mostly of suburban areas is located west of George Town city. It was found historically that during the British colonial times, Captain Francis Light had started agricultural activity on the island via the growing of pepper and pepper was first cultivated in the valley of Air Itam. Currently, most hillside areas of Ayer Itam are homes to vegetables and fruits farms.

Several notable attractions located in Ayer Itam district are the Penang Hill, Kek lok Si Temple and Ayer Itam Dam.

Penang Street Art Map (Part 13 – Lumut Lane and Toh Aka Lane)

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Street arts featured in this map:
The Old Indian Lady
The Ancient Guardian

For other street arts in Penang, please click HERE.

Penang Street Art (The Old Indian Lady)

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This latest art work by artist Julia Volchkova can be found at an old overgrown wall along the alley of Lumut Lane, George Town. Improvising on the existing wall facade of nature and stone, this mural depicts an old Indian lady who seems to be praying under the overgrown tree’s shade.

For this mural’s location, please click HERE.
For Julia’s other street arts in Penang, please click HERE.