Tag: Penang
The West Coast of Penang
A scenic evening view of the western side of Penang.
Sunset at the Bridge
Homeward bound towards the Island.
Penang Isle: The Town Hall
Built with influences of British palladian architecture, the Penang Town Hall which faces the field of the Esplanade serves as a great monument of the old colonial era.
Penang Street Art (Children on a Bicycle)
The world famous mural featuring two little children on a bicycle.
The most famous art mural in George Town painted by Ernest Zacharevic (Click here for his other artworks in Penang). Ernest Zacharevic is a Lithuanian artist who has been painting a number of murals on the streets of George Town, Penang which have been attracting visitors from all over the world.
For the art’s location, please click HERE for the map.
Penang Beach Paradise
A beautiful beach along the coast of Batu Feringgi, Penang.
The Penang State Flag
The flag of Penang is made up of three vertical stripes of equal size, with an areca-nut tree at the center.
The blue color represents the colors of the sea of the island, the white represents the peaceful and serene island itself and the yellow represents prosperity.
Penang Floral Festival: Part I
Held a few times annually at the Botanic Garden, the Penang Flora Festival showcases a wide variety of flowers and plants by the locals. Stalls selling plants and flowers as well as gardening stuff are usually setup for those interested in having their own garden at their homes. Floral art class and competition are also held in celebration of the beauty of nature’s blossoms.
Penang Isle: The KOMTAR Landmark
Standing at the heart of George Town with a height of 761 feet (232 meters), the landmark KOMTAR Tower is the tallest building in Penang and is part of a multipurpose complex which houses various retail outlets, transportation hub as well as administrative offices for the state government.
Google Map here: LINK
Penang Isle: Reclining Buddha Temple (Wat Chayamangkalaram)
Situated opposite just across the road from the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple lies the Thai Reclining Buddha (or Sleeping Buddha) Temple. The world’s third longest reclining Buddha is built within the temple. Outside the temple walls, statues of mythical beings can be found just like the Burmese temple.
Google Map Link: Click Here
