The Kek Lok Si Temple Turtle Pond

The Kek Lok Si Temple Turtle Pond

The Kek Lok Si Temple Turtle Pond

The Kek Lok Si Temple Turtle Pond

This old but large ‘turtle liberation pond’ of Kek Lok Si temple complex can be found near the entrance of the temple if one decides to walk up the hill from the Ayer Itam town. The pond is surrounded by many souvenir and gift stalls and similar stalls are set up along the way to the pond and the temple.

Penang Street Art Map (Part 12 – Raja Uda Street Art Murals)

UPDATED – November 2015.

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You may click the image above for a larger size and clearer view.

The area map of Raja Uda Road (or Jalan Raja Uda). Raja Uda is one of the major roads of Butterworth, Penang and is popular for the many eateries, shops and houses lining along the long road.

Recently, the road is also the host to several large street art murals;

Giant Abstract Mural by Sabek

Abstract Patterned Butterfly by Nafir

The Man and the Turtles by Martin Ron.

For other street art locations, please click HERE.

Penang Street Art Map (Part 11 – Chulia Street, Macallum Street, Presgrave Street)

Map Updated (9 November 2015)
Please click on each map image below for a larger size.

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Macallum Street (Lebuh Macallum) mapart14macallum

Presgrave Street (Lebuh Presgrave) mapart14presgrave

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For other street art location maps, please click HERE.

Penang Street Art (Raja Uda Giant Mural by Martin Ron)

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Another giant mural found in Raja Uda, Butterworth. This mural was painted by Martin Ron in May and depicts a man (a friend of the artist) seated with turtles floating around. Located behind a row of shoplots across the road from Sabek’s mural, this giant mural was also drawn in conjunction with the Different Strokes street art exhibition.

For its location, please go here; Raja Uda Street Art Murals Location Map.

Penang Street Art (The Turtle Rider)

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This large mural is a collaborative art work between street artists Ernest Zacharevic and Martin Ron. The mural depicting a girl sitting on top of a sea turtle is painted at the side of Chulia Mansion Hotel in Chulia Street, George Town. The artwork was recently completed in March.

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For the location, please go HERE.