The powerbial melting pot of culture, traditions, heritage and cuisine. Pulau Pinang or Penang known as the ' Pearl of the Orient' to most people, has charmed many tourist, drawing them back year after year. Founded by English captain Francis Light, the beautiful and exotic island formed part of the Straits Settlement together with Melaka and Singapore with the Penang maritime port being one of the busiest in the regions. Its prosperity drew settlers from all over the region resulting in unique heritage of Baba Nyonya, Peranakan, Eurosians and mixed races of Chinesse, Indian, Siamese and Malay, providing for an exciting and amazing holiday destination.
The capital George Town, named ofter King George III of England was formally inscribed as a UNESCO Heritage Site in 2008. A treasure trove of heritage, a lot of effort and money has been invested to preserve the beautiful colonial structure and trades of the early residents.
The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, otherwise known as the Blue Mansion is a striking structure in the heart of George Town. Described as a 'Grand Mansion conceived and constructed by a Grand Man' the two storey courtyard house built in the hope of housing nine generatios of Cheong Fatt Tze's descendents is now a owner hosted residential home stay.
Perched on the backwaters of George Town, the Weld Quay Chan Jetties are the settlement of Chinese immigrants who arrived on the island more than a hundred years ago. Today, the rickety jetties where the older generation still live are a living heritage of the port's maritime past.
Little India is an enclave that boasts a rich living history spanning two centuries with its characteristically vibrant and thriving places of worship, restaurant and a row of florists, barber, herb dealers, astrologers and millers.
The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, otherwise known as the Blue Mansion is a striking structure in the heart of George Town. Described as a 'Grand Mansion conceived and constructed by a Grand Man' the two storey courtyard house built in the hope of housing nine generatios of Cheong Fatt Tze's descendents is now a owner hosted residential home stay.
Perched on the backwaters of George Town, the Weld Quay Chan Jetties are the settlement of Chinese immigrants who arrived on the island more than a hundred years ago. Today, the rickety jetties where the older generation still live are a living heritage of the port's maritime past.
Little India is an enclave that boasts a rich living history spanning two centuries with its characteristically vibrant and thriving places of worship, restaurant and a row of florists, barber, herb dealers, astrologers and millers.
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