The sun setting down at the western waters of Sungai Burong, Balik Pulau in Penang.
Category: Nature
Street View: Jalan Kebun Bunga (Botanic Garden Road)
Evening at Sungai Burong
A nice spot to catch the sunset off the western coast of Penang.
Balik Pulau: The Rural Landscapes
Scenic views of the rural landscape of Balik Pulau, Penang.
Balik Pulau: Sungai Burong
Sungai Burong or Sungai Burung is a stretch of river at the western coast of Balik Pulau, Penang. Beautiful view of the rural landscape can be seen on a stroll along the river. Paddy fields and rows of coconut trees lined up along the riverbank.
There is also a small village nearby named after the river, called Kampung Sungai Burung.
Ayer Itam Dam: The Hill Top Trail
The hill top trail circling the Ayer Itam Dam is a popular trail for the locals here who like to take a stroll, jog, cycle and hike. Along the trail, one can easily enjoy the lush green rainforest and the cooling shades of the trees. There are also several smaller paths for hiking and biking along the trail, that lead to various locations of the hill and its neighboring areas.
Passing by the Hill’s Dam
The tranquil and calm waters of the Ayer Itam Dam amidst the greenery of the hill.
Youth Park Art Sculpture
These rattan art sculptures resembling the shape of a tree can be found at the edge of the field of the Municipal Park (or Youth Park)
Youth Park Landscape
A popular recreational place for the locals to have a healthy stroll or jog, the large Penang Municipal Park (or Youth Park) is created back in the 1970s.
Penang Nature: A Hidden Waterscape
The Ayer Itam reservoir.