Easily viewable from the ferry going towards the island’s terminal, the Wisma Yeap Chor Ee (or Yeap Chor Ee Building) was built in 1922. It was then used to house mercantile offices related to the Penang port during its heydays.
Penang Isle: The Goddess of Mercy’s Garden
Standing high atop the hills above the Kek Lok Si temple complex is the 30.2m bronze statue of the Goddess of Mercy or Kuan Yin. The statue and its surrounding garden was completed and opened to the public in 2002. A 20-storey high pavilion is also built to shelter the goddess’ statue and is a marvelous sight to behold.
And the night view of the statue;
Penang Isle: The KOMTAR Landmark
Standing at the heart of George Town with a height of 761 feet (232 meters), the landmark KOMTAR Tower is the tallest building in Penang and is part of a multipurpose complex which houses various retail outlets, transportation hub as well as administrative offices for the state government.
Google Map here: LINK
Penang Mainland: Temple of the Nine Emperor Gods
The Tow Boo Kong temple is a temple worshiping the Nine Emperors Gods which is located at Raja Uda, Butterworth, Penang. The remarkably distinctive temple is a beautiful sight as the temple is intricately adorned with mythical Chinese carvings outside and within the temple courtyard.
George Town Roofs
Penang Isle: Bayan Baru Sivan Temple
The MYR 3 million Sri Visalatchi Sri Vishwanather Temple (Sivan Temple), believed to be the biggest Sivan temple in the northern region, is the latest attraction of the Hindu religious enclave in Bayan Baru, Penang. The Hindu temple is located next to the Charismatic Church of Penang and the Than Hsiang Buddhist Temple.
A Sunset in Penang II
Penang: A Random Street Shot
Penang Isle: Metropolitan Park
The Metropolitan Park in Relau, Penang is a public recreational area and was opened to the public in 2003. The park is built as a recreational area to cater for the public need in the southern part of Penang Island as previously there was none of such facility in the area. Like most other public parks in Penang, the Penang Island Municipal Council is in charge of its management.
