Millionaire’s Row Millionaire’s Row is a neighborhood which is situated on the waterfront along Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah (Northam Road). It houses Penang’s elite. Back in the early days, it used toRead More…
Penang Heritage Trust
Penang Heritage Trust The Penang Heritage Trust was founded in 1986 to promote the preservation of Penang’s heritage. Part of its work is to foster awareness among the people on the heritageRead More…
Top Hipster Cafe in Georgetown, Penang
Penang’s downtown area has been exploding with popularity over the last 5 or so years, especially hipster cafes which have taken advantage of the average Instagram-totting café-goer who values aesthetic. The trendRead More…
Penang Floating Mosque
Penang Floating Mosque The Penang Floating Mosque or the Tanjung Bungah Floating Mosque is constructed on the bay in Tanjung Bungah, Penang. Although the name depicts that it is floating, it isRead More…
Entopia – Penang Butterfly Farm
Entopia – Penang Butterfly Farm The wish to promote and introduce entomology to the people of Malaysia was what got David Goh started in 1986. The 8-hectare farm is a conservation centreRead More…
Penang Bridge
Penang Bridge One of Asia’s iconic landmark, the Penang Bridge is an achievement for the Penang. It took 5 years to complete and a pride of all Penangites. Designed by a renownedRead More…
Wat Chaiyamangkalaram Reclining Buddha
Wat Chaiyamangkalaram Reclining Buddha In 1845, Queen Victoria gave the land in Penang for a Wat Chaiyamangkalaram Thai temple to be constructed. Ever since, until this day, the temple fascinates visitors andRead More…
Dhammikarama Burmese Temple
Dhammikarama Burmese Temple The Dhammikarama Burmese Temple was constructed in 1803 and is the first Burmese Buddhist Temple in Malaysia. The temple is located in the Pulau Tikus district in Georgetown. ItRead More…
Eastern and Oriental Hotel
Eastern & Oriental Hotel Eastern & Oriental Hotel is a massive colonial-style resort and one can only describe it as impressive. It has lovely gardens and sophisticated rooms which are portraying theRead More…
Kuan Yin Temple
Kuan Yin Temple Built in 1728, the Kuan Yin Temple is the oldest temple in Penang. It is located along Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling which was previously known as Pitt Street. TheRead More…