Penang Street Art (Balik Pulau Bread Man Mural)
A large art mural depicting a popular local bread seller in Balik Pulau town. According to local artist Andhar A. Samah who created the mural with several others, the bread seller known as Uncle Muniandi (or “Uncle Roti”) is a legend in Balik Pulau who is recognized by everyone there regardless of race. The mural was also created in conjunction with the Balik Pulau Festival.
Penang Street Art (Lily Garden Fish Mural)
Another art mural painted on the old residential flat of Balik Pulau called Lily Garden. The fish art mural is created by local artist Nash Arts in conjunction with the Balik Pulau Festival in Penang.
Penang Street Food: Asam Laksa
Pictured here is a bowl of Asam Laksa from the Balik Pulau Market Food Court.
Laksa is a must try street food in Penang, and is one of the most popular local food here. Also known as Asam Laksa, it is simply a Nyonya (Peranakan) style of hot and sour noodles cooked in fish broth and vegetables.
A Balik Pulau Landscape II
A Balik Pulau Landscape
A rural village road through the farms and fields in Balik Pulau.
Balik Pulau: The Rural Paddy Field
Paddy fields are a common sight in Balik Pulau, as the rural folks here are mostly farmers or fishermen.
Balik Pulau: The Mangrove Forest Reserve in Penang
Located at the western shore of Balik Pulau area, and nearby Pantai Malindo (Malindo Beach), this small mangrove forest reserve is open to the public and has wooden walkway built for people to experience the natural surroundings.
Sungai Burong: Where the River Meets the Sea
The view where the Sungai Burong river meets the sea at the western coast of Balik Pulau.
Penang Island: Balik Pulau Cycling Route
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.