George Street View: Acheen Street Ghaut

Acheen Street Ghaut

Acheen Street Ghaut (or in Malay, Gat Lebuh Acheh), is an old street that formed part of the coastal extension of the Weld Quay area in George Town as a result of the reclamation of land back in the 19th century. The street extended the stretch from Acheen Street into Weld Quay area.

Acheen Street Ghaut

George Town Street View: ACHEEN STREET (Lebuh Acheh)

The Acheen Street or Acheh Street (Lebuh Acheh), is a street in George Town within the heritage zone itself. The street was named in recognition of the old Acehnese community who used to live there.

The street is also home to the famous Acheen Street Mosque, an unique and historical mosque. The mosque with its recognizable minaret is located right at the junction formed by Acheen Street and Cannon Street.

George Town Street View: Five Foot Way

Walway

Five Foot Ways are public spaces in front of most pre-war townhouses in George Town. An unique architectural design on its own, Five Foot Ways roughly describes the width of the walking passage though this may not necessarily be accurate as some passage ways may be wider or more narrow.

Walway