Besides the various routes leading up to the top of Penang Hill, there are also a number of paths and roads at the top for those who enjoy outdoor activities. Due to the fresh cool air and lush greenery nature at the top of the hill, Penang Hill’s Summit Road is a local favorite road for cycling or jogging. Along the Summit Road, one will encounter paths which will lead to the various old British colonial era bungalows built at the slope of the hill.
A family cycling along Kapitan Keling Mosque Street (or Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling) in George Town.
The ever popular wall mural which depicts two kids riding a bicycle at Armenian Street, was painted by Ernest Zacharevic. For its location, please refer to the map HERE.
A pair of young ladies cycling past the Ah Quee street mural.
A wall art mural of a local pastry shop ‘Ming Xiang Tai’ which is located along Armenian Street Ghaut. This painting which depicts two children trying to reach out to the buns basket on the bicycle can be found on a wall facing CF food court, further down the road from the giant cat mural.
Here is the location map of this mural (click on the map for a larger view);
An old ‘trishaw uncle’ with his floral decorative ride cycling under the hot afternoon sun in George Town.
The Malay term kampung (sometimes spelled as kampong) can be translated as a rural settlement or village.
Sunday cycling along the heritage street of Kapitan Keling amidst the street’s old shophouses in George Town. One of the main attractions for people who visit Penang is the cycling activity which can provide a fun, relaxing and even healthier way to see the heritage town.