Streets of Penang Island

Penang Island is blessed with abundance of colourful and rich cultural history.

It has been ranked many times as the Top 5 Best Places to Eat, Live & Stay

in the world by various NGO sites.

 The historical Kapitan Keling Mosque which dates back to 1800s.

The Kapitan Keling Mosque is a mosque built in the 19th century by Indian Muslim traders in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It is situated on the corner of Lebuh Buckingham and Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling. Wikipedia

Address: 14, Jalan Buckingham, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Opened: 1801

Architectural styles: Islamic architecture, Mughal architecture, Moorish architecture

 Many relaxing and laid back eateries & cafes line everywhere!

Tourists enjoy the cheap and delicious snacks, finger foods and meals.

 An interesting street musician.

 The high gates to the beautiful Chinese styled Clan House 

of the Cheah's family surnames.

 Wall murals are painted along many old quaint streets

that added much charm to the beautiful heritage areas

of Penang island.

 There are thousands of Chinese and Colonial styled pre-war homes

that would thrill any visiting tourists.

 

 Memories of the bygone days when kids try to reach the heights.

The beautiful murals are playing back the scenes.

 You relax anywhere with cold juices or beer and watch the world

go by.

 Pretty houses with ancient motifs and characters

of the historical architectures.

 You can walk and browse the stalls at the side walk markets.

 Mural drawings with a real old bike. So cute!

 A typical Chinese shop houses with hanging red lanterns.

The tourists loved to walk everywhere as the city is very safe!

Everyone is warm and friendly to just everyone!

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