Tag: landscape
The Other Perspective of Penang
“The journey is my home.”
– Muriel Rukeyser
Bukit Mertajam: Sungai Juru Recreation Park
A small park at the riverside of Sungai Juru (Juru River) in Penang. This park is located near the Bukit Tengah Road in Bukit Mertajam.
Evening at Ayer Itam Dam
A popular recreation area for the locals, the surrounding hills of Ayer Itam Dam host a number of forested paths for hiking, jungle trekking and cycling activities. The hills are also linked to the Penang Hill. The Ayer Itam Dam is the first dam to be built in Penang.
Fountain at the Botanic Gardens
Sunny Day at the Botanic Gardens
Linear Park Scenic Landscapes
Located away from the main roads and popular tourist areas in Penang, Linear Park (or Taman Jajar) is a rather hidden public park that has a beautiful landscape reminiscence of the Taiping Lake Garden, with its rain trees.
Linear Park runs along the Ayer Itam River, and is linked to the Suffolk House via a red brick bridge. The park is located at York Road, Penang.
The Old Hilltop Post Office
One of the oldest post offices and the highest one in Penang. This post office is the only one atop the Penang Hill and has been serving the residents up there for a long time.
Penang Naturescape: Taking a Stroll at the Botanic Gardens
One of the things to do in Penang is to take a quiet stroll along the path that goes around the Botanic Gardens. The surrounding lush green forest and the occasional sight of small creatures from the woods make this a worthwhile walk.
Penang Naturescape: Woods of the Island
Despite being a small island, Penang is also a home to many old forests and natural landscape.