Malaysia

Penang

Wooden building on stilts by water
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dates of Stay

January 31, 2025

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  • Wooden boardwalk with people and scooters

    Clan Jetties

    This is a complete village on stilts above the water where Chinese clans live. In the 19th century many Chinese immigrants came to Malaysia. To enlarge their chances clans were established, so together they could survive in their new environment.

  • mural painting

    Penang Street Art

    Street art in Penang, Malaysia, is one of its most iconic cultural attractions, especially in  George Town , a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city’s street art scene gained international fame in  2012  when Lithuanian artist  Ernest Zacharevic  was commissioned for the  “Mirrors George Town”  project, creating interactive and whimsical murals that blend seamlessly with…

  • Large reclining Buddha statue indoors

    Wat Chayamangkalaram

    Wat Chayamangkalaram or The Reclining Buddha Temple is a Thai Buddhist Temple and most notable for its reclining statue. It is located at Burma Road and it can be seen on the road from Batu Feringghi. It is located right across the Dharmikarama Buddhist Temple

  • Ornate atrium with cherry blossoms

    Pinang Peranakan Mansion

    This beautifully restored mansion offers a deep dive into the culture of the Peranakans (Straits Chinese), showcasing their unique blend of Chinese, Malay, and colonial British influences.

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