The face of Penang is changing rapidly but there are still some colonial-era buildings around. Most of them are located within the city center and these are some photos that I took in Lebuh Muntri (around the corner from CHEONG FATT TZE MANSION). Some of these houses have nice and lovely details carved on the doors and windows.
Patterned tiles are also laid on the walls below the front windows on the ground facing the street. Design of flowers and geometrical are usually found on the tiles.
A photo of a floor tile decoration.
Now, most of these houses have been converted into restaurants, bars and hostels. An example is the GREEN HOUSE which is run by an expat Australian couple. They serve western food and also delicious dessert.
Further down the road is the Hainan Temple called Thean Ho Keong or Temple of the Heavenly Queen. The I00-year-old temple was remodelled by craftsmen from China in 1995 (when it celebrated its centenary) with elaborate stone carvings and dragon pillars.
If you happen to be spending your holiday in Penang, my advice is - hop on a trishaw to travel around. Its the best way to see the town.
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