At the corner of Rope Walk and Kimberley Street.
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Interesting Shops along Armenian Street
George Town Street View: The Hin Company Bus Depot
Built with an architectural style of Art Deco, the Hin Company Bus Depot is an old and abandoned bus depot located along Brick Kiln Road (or Jalan Gurdwara), in George Town, Penang. It is right opposite Grand Continental Hotel and nearby Gama shopping mall.
There is an art exhibition by Ernest Zacharevic held at the bus depot from 17 January until 14 February as shown HERE.
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A Small Alley at Love Lane
Jelutong Road: The Old Sesame Oil Factory
The Ghee Hiang Sesame Oil Factory located along Jelutong Road is an old factory producing sesame oil built in the 1960s. Any one who passes by the factory will always be able to smell the strong sesame oil scent coming out from the factory.
Jelutong Road: Masjid Maqbul
Masjid Maqbul is an old Malay mosque and one of the oldest mosques in Penang. It is situated along Sungai Pinang road, Jelutong.
A Busy Day at Armenian Street
A typical busy day along Armenian Street, George Town. Since the heritage recognition by UNESCO and the famous mural painted by Ernest Zacharevic, Armenian Street has transformed into the most popular street in George Town.
Across the Leith Street
The row of houses (next to the old Waldorf Hotel) which are located across the street from the Cheong Fatt Tze mansion were once the tycoon’s servants quarters.
Windows of Heritage
Cecil Street View
Straits Eclectic architectural style of the pre-war double-storey townhouses at Cecil Street. This type of architectural style is a popular commission back in the early 20th century and can be commonly seen in George Town. Most of such houses usually had their ground floor converted as shop units with residential units at the top floor.