The Moon Gate located near the Penang Botanic Gardens is an entrance archway remnant of a Chinese mansion built in the 19th century which now lies in ruins (source and more info: iGeorgetown Website). The archway now also serves as the meeting point of a popular hiking trail up to the Penang Hill.
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Beach Street: Logan Heritage
Located along Beach Street between The Whiteaways Arcade building and Standard Chartered Bank building, the Logan Heritage is a renovated and restored colonial building with an inner courtyard. The 2-storey pre-war building now houses various businesses and shops. At the center of the building lies a tunneled walkway that leads to the backyard of the building.
The Old Red Door
Tucked away in a back alley of George Town, this door from the past is a testament to the uniquely preserved heritage of George Town. Also, an exploration of a street in George Town always reveals something nostalgically beautiful which you never know existed before.
George Town Street View: Pre-War Shophouses
Old shophouses in George Town converted as business office.
George Town Street View: A Corner Coffeeshop
A random corner pre-war coffee shophouse at George Town.
Victoria Street: China House
The Victoria Street entrance of China House, a cafe and art house. At the time of this photo, a large cat sculpture (part of the 101 Lost Kittens project) can be seen welcoming visitors.
Armenian Heritage Street
A Back Road at Town
A Forgotten Back Alley
Penang Isle: Burmah Road Kuan Yin Temple
Located along Burmah Road, this is yet another temple dedicated for Kuan Yin or the Goddess of mercy (similarly to the one at Pitt Street) in George Town. This temple was reportedly founded in 1922 by an abbot of Kek Lok Si Temple. This temple is also crowded usually during the Nine Emperor Gods Festival, despite it not being the Nine Emperor Gods temple.
