Originally named Hong Kong Street due to its early settlers from Hong Kong, this street was later renamed after Cheong Fatt Tze, an influential Chinese figure in Penang.
Tag: George Town
Penang Street Art (A Wedding Mural)
Spotted this wall mural at one of a building along Acheh Street, George Town.
Frames of George Town
1st Avenue Mall
An Old Company Building
George Town Street View: Abandoned Houses
A Burmese Temple in Penang
The Old Street Ride
Penang Street Art (Carnarvon Street)
Also known locally as Coffin Street due to a number of Chinese coffin maker shops along the street, Carnarvon Street is located right at the heritage zone of George Town. The wall caricature depicts a paper effigy maker trying to create a paper car which would later be burned for the those in the other world, according to Chinese belief.
Penang Islamic Museum
The Penang Islamic Museum located along Armenian Street, George Town, was built as a remembrance for the contribution of Malay leaders in the development of Islam in Penang. The museum is also known as the Syed Alatas Mansion.