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Trees of Penang
The various types of trees found in the forest of Penang.
Penang Street View: Angsana Trees of Macalister Road
Angsana Trees along Macalister Road
Old and big Angsana trees provide much needed shade to the road users of Macalister Road in Penang. The Angsana trees were said to be planted along this western section of Macalister Road by Charles Curtis, once the curator of the Penang Botanic Gardens in the late 19th century. Macalister Road is also one of the major and longest roads on Penang island.
George Town Street View: A Hidden Bamboo Alley
A hidden alley of bamboo garden in the heart of George Town.
George Town Street View: A Hidden Garden Alley
Along C.Y Choy Road, one may chance upon this somewhat hidden garden alley tucked between heritage shophouses.
Penang Linear Park: Lush Green Landscapes
Located at the residential area in York Road, away from the main roads Linear Park (or Taman Jajar) is a public park which had seen its better days but still somewhat retains a beautiful lush green landscape of old rain trees by the river.
The park can also be accessed from the Suffolk House via a red brick bridge.
Penang Botanic Gardens: Scenes from the Park
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Beautiful greenery views of nature at the Penang Botanic Gardens.
Botanic Gardens: A Hidden Japanese Garden
This miniature Japanese Garden was originally created from an exchange programme between the Penang government and the Itabashi city of Japan in 1994. This mini Japanese Garden, used to represent a symbol of friendship between the two cities, was restored in recent years.
Armenian Park
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The Armenian Park located at Armenian Street at the heart of George Town’s heritage zone, underwent some re-development recently and is now transformed into a more proper public garden for those who wish to take in some greenery in the city.
