Padang Brown was named after David Brown, a wealthy businessman back during the colonial era and was also reportedly a noted philanthropist who donated to the development of Penang.
Tag: nature
An Island Hill
A hill at Teluk Bahang area.
Street View: Jalan Kebun Bunga (Botanic Garden Road)
Youth Park Landscape
A popular recreational place for the locals to have a healthy stroll or jog, the large Penang Municipal Park (or Youth Park) is created back in the 1970s.
The Penang Hill Railway Journey
Breathtaking views from the inside of the funicular train while traveling along the railway up to the top of Penang Hill. The new train now takes less than 30 minutes to reach the top station of the hill, and unlike the old train, it no longer stops at the middle station.
Penang Hill: View from the Top
Penang Hill: The Summit Road
Besides the various routes leading up to the top of Penang Hill, there are also a number of paths and roads at the top for those who enjoy outdoor activities. Due to the fresh cool air and lush greenery nature at the top of the hill, Penang Hill’s Summit Road is a local favorite road for cycling or jogging. Along the Summit Road, one will encounter paths which will lead to the various old British colonial era bungalows built at the slope of the hill.
A Small Stream at Youth Park
A small stream flows past the wooded area of the Penang Municipal Park or commonly known as Youth Park locally.
Passing by the Dam
Teluk Bahang Dam on a clear day.
Morning Stroll at the Botanic Gardens
The Botanic Gardens, Penang.