Christmas decorations in Queensbay Mall, Penang.
Category: Places to Visit / Attractions
Penang Hindu Temple: The Waterfall Temple Arch
A beautiful arch-entrance to the Waterfall Hilltop Temple, Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani in Penang.
Wishing all Hindus a Happy Deepavali!
Penang Tropical Spice Garden (Scenes from the Garden – Part 2)
One of the highlights of Penang Island is the Tropical Spice Garden, which is located at the Teluk Bahang area of the island. The Penang Tropical Spice Garden is a must visit for someone who is interested and curious about plants, the various types of spices found locally and in general, nature itself.
Apart from being the home of hundreds of plant species, the eco-attraction garden also provides a guided tour about the types of flora or spices found in the garden as well as a cooking class for visitors. There is also a Thai food restaurant and a souvenir shop located within the compound of the garden.
For more information, do visit its official website at https://tropicalspicegarden.com.
Penang Tropical Spice Garden (Scenes from the Garden)
Scenes from the Garden
One of the highlights of Penang Island is the Tropical Spice Garden, which is located at the Teluk Bahang area of the island. The Penang Tropical Spice Garden is a must visit for someone who is interested and curious about plants, the various types of spices found locally and in general, nature itself.
Apart from being the home of hundreds of plant species, the eco-attraction garden also provides a guided tour about the types of flora or spices found in the garden as well as a cooking class for visitors. There is also a Thai food restaurant and a souvenir shop located within the compound of the garden.
For more information, do visit its official website at https://tropicalspicegarden.com.
Butterworth Bagan: Sree Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Hindu Temple
Sree Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Hindu Temple is an old and historical Hindu temple located at the Bagan Luar area in Butterworth. The temple was found to have originated from a small hut built by the local Hindu community here in 1853 as a place of worship for the Hindu mother deity Amman. Subsequently, the temple underwent additional renovation and expansion into a beautiful and impressive temple complex today.
Penang Art Lane
Art Lane is an art gallery that features both international and local works within an old heritage pre-war shophouse at Beach Street, George Town. The art space is founded by one of the co-owners of China House, which is also located nearby. The walls within the large shophouse serve as the canvas for artists to exhibit their creativity and express their thoughts in a public space. One can enter the Art Lane from two entrances, one at Beach Street and another at Victoria Street.
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Various street art murals within the corridors and walls of Art Lane.
Kek Lok Si: The Pagoda and the Temple
Kek Lok Si Turtle Pond and Garden
The newly renovated and re-landscaped turtles pond and garden of Kek Lok Si.
Currently some of the area’s rework is still in progress.
Kek Lok Si @ Ayer Itam
Kek Lok Si Temple at the hills of Ayer Itam.
The Rainbow Skywalk and Views from The TOP @ KOMTAR
The Top @ KOMTAR is Penang’s popular attraction inside the iconic KOMTAR tower, known for its skywalks, observatory decks, indoor entertainment, and wide city views from one of George Town’s tallest landmarks. It is a major sightseeing spot for visitors who want food, family attractions, and panoramic views in one place.
Built 249 meters above ground, the Rainbow Skywalk at the Komtar’s TOP consists of a glass panel floor with a curved walkway that provides breathtaking view of the George Town city below.
