Passing by the large Teluk Bahang Reservoir.
Tag: landscape
The South Western Beach
The south western beach of Gertak Sanggul, Penang.
Batu Kawan: The Wetlands
Many may not aware that Batu Kawan is actually an island and a town situated off Seberang Perai, which is on the mainland area of Penang. The Batu Kawan island is separated from the mainland by Sungai Jejawi and Sungai Tengah. Once considered a quiet backwater area which produces sugar canes in the 19th century, Batu Kawan had its brief growth of palm oil plantations and was among the oldest towns in Penang. It was accessible only by ferry from Bukit Tambun back in the old days. New developments are now being planned on the island with the recent completion of the second Penang Bridge (which connects Batu Maung area on the island and Batu Kawan area on the mainland side).
‘Autumn’ at the Botanic Gardens
A Scenic Reservoir at Teluk Bahang
The Teluk Bahang dam or reservoir is located nearby to the Penang National Park with scenic surroundings. It also hosts the Penang International Dragon Boat Festival annually.
Morning by the Forest Stream
Penang Isle: TPO Friendship Park
TPO Friendship Park is a small landscape park lying in the middle of Farquhar Street, George Town with planted Bucida Variegated trees. The park is dedicated for the 68 Asia Pacific region city mayors who came to Penang for the 5th Forum of the Tourism Promotion Organisation for Asia Pacific (TPO) which was held from 17 to 20 September 2012. The park is right in front of the City Bayview Hotel and Wisma Boon Siew building.
The Municipal Park: A Moss Covered Walkway
A walkway through moss-covered ground at the Penang Municipal Park (or also commonly known as Youth Park).
The Botanic Sunken Garden
Restored earlier this year, the Sunken Garden is located at a lower ground area which is just outside of the Botanic Gardens in Penang. Sunken Garden was originally conceived by the Botanic Gardens’ first Malaysian curator Cheang Kok Choy during his tenure but the garden was later abandoned for some 40 years before its restoration.
Penang Isle: The Bambusetum Garden
The Bambusetum which is located just outside the Penang Botanic Gardens is a landscaped garden which features various types of bamboo and a large bamboo house. A walkway leading into the garden and over small hills provides a scenic route for visitors to view the naturescape and the many bamboo trees.