Balik Pulau‘s rural and natural landscape provide scenic views of the western countryside region of Penang island as well as many cycling routes that one can try on to experience a different side of the island.
Category: Places to Visit / Attractions
Penang Mainland: Frog Hill at Tasek Gelugor
Locally known as ‘Frog Hill’, this hidden abandoned quarry has attracted many to its scenic man-made lakes and reddish granite hills, combined with greenery from the surrounding overgrowth. The top of the hill provides a breathtaking views of the scenic landscapes around the area.
Frog Hill is located at an area covering Kampung Guar Petai and Kampung Guar Perahu in Tasek Gelugor, at the mainland side of Penang.
Note: The area itself is secluded and at times, quite empty. There is no maintained road (only muddy path), no street lamp and is deep inside the rural area, surrounded by palm oil plantation. Best to go in a group rather than alone, and there will be some minor hikes required to get to the top of the rocky hills.
Google Map location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lombong+Kampung+Guar+Petai/@5.4356239,100.4830612,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x304acfb38179d935:0x29468dc636dbdbca!8m2!3d5.4356186!4d100.4852499
George Town Street View: Peranakan Facade
Ancient sculpture adorning the old rooftop that forms part of the heritage facade of the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, in Church Street, George Town.
George Town Street View: Yeoh Kongsi Clanhouse
The Yeoh Kongsi clan association and temple located at the intersection of Chulia Street Ghaut and Victoria Street, George Town.
The official name of the “Kongsi” is Har Yang Sit Teik Tong Yeoh Kongsi, and it is is a Hokkien clan association for the Yeoh surnamed descendants.
George Town Heritage View: The Clan Houses
A wall that separates two clan houses in George Town’s heritage zone, the Cheah Kongsi at Armenian Street and the Lim Kongsi at Ah Quee Street.
Penang Street Art Map (Part 17 – Central George Town)
Street Art featured in this map:
“Just Dandeh” Fish Graffiti Mural
Fishbone Graffiti Mural
Couple on a Bicycle
“Having A Bowl of Cendol” by Jarus
Ayer Itam: Kek Lok Si Temple Complex
The beautiful, famous and historical Kek Lok Si temple complex located at the hills of Ayer Itam, Penang.
Penang Linear Park: Lush Green Landscapes
Located at the residential area in York Road, away from the main roads Linear Park (or Taman Jajar) is a public park which had seen its better days but still somewhat retains a beautiful lush green landscape of old rain trees by the river.
The park can also be accessed from the Suffolk House via a red brick bridge.
Penang Hill Observation Deck and Top Station
A recent addition to the Penang Hill top station complex, the observation deck provides visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding areas below.
Botanic Gardens: A Hidden Japanese Garden
This miniature Japanese Garden was originally created from an exchange programme between the Penang government and the Itabashi city of Japan in 1994. This mini Japanese Garden, used to represent a symbol of friendship between the two cities, was restored in recent years.