Light Street View: Esplanade Trees Decorations

The enchanting sight of brightly illuminated trees along Light Street at night. These trees are located along the walkway of Esplanade, on the opposite side of the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce.

Penang’s Cherry Blossom (Tecoma) in 2024


The Penang Tecoma tree bursts into a vibrant display of pink blooms, adorning its branches with clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers. Its radiant blossoms contrast against the lush green foliage, creating a breathtaking spectacle that epitomizes the beauty of tropical landscapes.

The Penang Tecoma tree only blooms when conditions are just right, typically during periods of ample sunlight and warmth, adding an element of anticipation and excitement to its breathtaking floral display.

Penang Isle: Bukit Dumbar Park

Penang Bukit Dumbar is a recreational park situated over a man-made hill located in Jelutong area of the island. It serves as a popular place for the locals to exercise, jogging or just to have a stroll during the mornings and evenings. The park is made up of hill slopes with walkway around and at the top of the small hill.

A public badminton court center is also located within the park’s vicinity for those interested to rent a court for playing badminton.

Google Map location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DhEztujkscnzZLyh7

Penang Perspective: Cherry Blossoms Season – Tecoma Trees

Known locally as Penang’s “sakura”, these cherry blossoms are Tecoma trees that produce flowers in white and pink colors. The flowers usually bloom during the dry season of the year, such as during February-April or in June-July period. These trees can be found at several areas around Penang, such as Bayan Lepas and northern side of the island.

Penang Perspective: Insta-Worthy Scenes from Ayer Itam Dam

Ayer Itam dam and its surrounding forested hills region. The area remains one of the hidden nature gems of Penang. Due to this, it is a popular outdoor recreation area for the locals.

Cherry Blossoms in Penang

Known locally as Penang’s “sakura”, these cherry blossoms are Tecoma trees that produce flowers in white and pink colors. The flowers usually bloom during the dry season of the year, such as during February-April or in June-July period. These trees can be found at the Bayan Baru area in Bayan Lepas on the island side and Jalan Raja Uda area on the mainland side.

Persiaran Mahsuri, Bayan Baru area.


George Town Street View: The Fountain Garden

Completed and opened in the year 1883, this small garden beside the Penang Town Hall was named after the fountain located at the center of the garden. The fountain was donated by a local businessman named Koh Seang Tat to the George Town Municipal Council back then. This historical Fountain Garden also undergone a restoration in recent years and is now a small outdoor but shaded park in the city.