Sunday is a cars-free day at Beach Street where one can choose to either leisurely walk or cycle along the historical street.
Tag: Heritage
Nagore Road: A Corner Shophouse
A shophouse with old pre-war architecture dated back to the 1900s which is located at the corner of the junction of Nagore Road and Burmah Road. Two art murals (Pigeon House and the Lady in Qipao) can be seen painted on the wall of the building’s sidewalk.
Church Street Intersection Building
Penang Chinese Town Hall
Established in 1881 by the Chinese merchants of Penang, the Penang Chinese Town Hall currently has its office building located along Pitt Street, George Town (next to the famous Kuan Yin Temple).
It was found that Chung Keng Quee was the single largest individual donor towards the founding of the town hall and was a prominent president serving from 1881 to 1883.
Penang Street Art (Cannon Street)
A steel rod sculpture depicting how Cannon Street got its name. During the Penang Riots back in 1867 between two major triad factions, cannons were fired upon this area and the street was damaged from holes made by the shots.
George Town Street View: The Locked Iron Facade
George Town Street View: Phee Choon Road
George Town Street View: An Old Alley
Armenian Street: A Little Art Gallery
Armenian Street: A Curious Old Bicycle Shop
An old bicycle shop located along Armenian Street with a cartoon-painted steel door. A recent boom in cycling at the heritage town has helped many old bicycle shops such as this to flourish.