Houses on the hilltop and fruit farms at the slopes are common sights along the Balik Pulau-Teluk Bahang hill route.
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Taking the Round Island Hill Road
One of the ways to experience the nautral landscape of Penang island, is to take a drive ’round the island’ via Teluk Bahang to Balik Pulau route. This route will take you through hill slopes of forest and fruits plantations. It is a refreshing route to show the other side of Penang.
Balik Pulau Old Church: Church of the Holy Name of Jesus
An old church established in the year 1854 by the British at the Balik Pulau town area, the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus serves as the communal place for the local Catholic community to this day.
Penang Street Art (The Old Man Portrait)
A mural featuring a portrait of an old man (a local silversmith) found at the wall of an old shophouse in the Balik Pulau town. This ‘reverse graffiti’ mural is painted with using just water by Ernest Zacharevic, the artist who started the famous street art in George Town, Penang. This is his contribution to the Urban Xchange conference held last November in Penang.
An Old Countryside House
A portrait of an old Malay style wooden house.
Balik Pulau: Town Center
The old landmark roundabout at Balik Pulau town.
Balik Pulau: Nutmeg Sculpture
Balik Pulau is also home to the local favorite nutmeg juice, where there are several nutmeg plantations located in the region.
Balik Pulau: Pulau Betong Mosque
Masjid Raudah Pulau Betong in Kampung Pulau Betong, Balik Pulau, Penang.
Penang Snapshot: A Kampung House
An old countryside Malay house at Balik Pulau, Penang.
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Balik Pulau District Syariah Court
The Balik Pulau District Syariah Court built in resemblance of a mosque design, is a court which hears Syariah cases involving Muslims in the Balik Pulau and Southwest District of Penang Island.