Ayer Itam dam and its surrounding forested hills region. The area remains one of the hidden nature gems of Penang. Due to this, it is a popular outdoor recreation area for the locals.
Penang Perspective: Ayer Itam Dam
Penang in Monochrome: The Ayer Itam Dam
Kek Lok Si Temple at Dusk
Kek Lok Si during Chinese New Year
Like every Chinese or Lunar New Year, the famous Kek Lok Si temple complex will be lighted up during the nights of the festive period in Penang. Throngs of visitors will be going up the hill temple to marvel at the display of the lights.
Penang Perspective: A View from the Hills
A view of George Town city from the Ayer Itam Dam atop the hills of Penang.
Penang Naturescape: Ayer Itam Dam and Recreation Park
Scenes from the Ayer Itam Dam and its surrounding forested landscape.
Penang Naturescape: A Northern Hill
A view at Penang Botanic Gardens.
Penang Kek Lok Si Temple
One of the few iconic places in Penang is the hilltop temple known as Kek Lok Si, which means “Heavenly Temple” or “Temple of Supreme Bliss”.
Ayer Itam Hill Houses
