Part of the historical Fort Cornwallis wall at the Esplanade.
Penang Perspective: The Old Fort Wall
Category: Places to Visit / Attractions
George Town World Heritage City
Various images showing the many heritage buildings and major places of worship in the city of George Town. As part of its recognition to be accorded with the World Heritage status, July 7th is designated as George Town World Heritage Day and it is also a state holiday here in Penang.
Penang Botanic Gardens Landscapes
Penang in Monochrome: Suffolk House
Penang Perspective: A Road to Art
Penang Isle: Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple
Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples in George Town and is located in Penang’s Little India along Queen Street. The historical temple was built in 1833 and is also known as Sri Mahamariamman Temple.
On a side note, Thaipusam festival was also held on 8 January this year in Penang.
George Town Street View: Campbell Street Market at Night
One of the two oldest markets in George Town, Campbell Street Market was built in the early 1900s, and it featured unique colonial architecture design.
Lanterns Festival @ Armenian Park
Lanterns adorning the Armenian Park at night during the Chinese New Year festive period. The park is also used as a major place for festive celebration such as the Lanterns Festival above, to be held during the weeks of Chinese New Year.
Kek Lok Si during Chinese New Year
Like every Chinese or Lunar New Year, the famous Kek Lok Si temple complex will be lighted up during the nights of the festive period in Penang. Throngs of visitors will be going up the hill temple to marvel at the display of the lights.
Penang Perspective: A Night Temple
The old and historical Kuan Yin Temple (Goddess of Mercy Temple ) in Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town.
