When I was planning this Malaysia trip, the only thing that I was sure of was that I wanted to set foot on George Town, Penang. but as I read much more about other places in West Malaysia, particularly Cameron Highlands and Langkawi, the shorter my Penang time got. At the start of the trip, Penang was decreased to a “connecting stop” and my stay was narrowed down to half a day. I would still spend a night in George town but I would have to leave the next day for another destination. Det var ett misstag. As soon as we stepped on its soil, it dawned on us that 12 hours won’t be enough to really experience the city.
Old buildings along love Lane in George Town, Penang
Vad behandlas i den här guiden?
About George Town
My 12 hours in Penang
Kapitan Keling Mosque
Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple
Gurney Drive Hawker Center
Love Lane
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About George Town
George town is the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang.What makes it so special? A long history tops its list of assets. The oldest city in Malaysia, it was founded in 1786, earlier than the capital Kuala Lumpur. together with Malacca, another historic city, it was inscribed as a UNESCO world Heritage site in 2007. Exploring the city is like a trip back in time as numerous of the buildings and other structures are remarkably and excellently preserved. Yet, George town has been embracing development fast, too. The convergence of its rich heritage and modernization have produced stunning architecture, a flourishing nightlife, and an irresistible cuisine that is widely regarded as the best in this part of Asia.
My 12 hours in Penang
Everything was going against me when I was in George Town. It was raining the entire time, making it much more challenging for me to make the most of my time there. We arrived at George town Jetty at around 5:30pm. While in a cab on the way to our hostel, we could not help but me mesmerized by the buildings that are lining up along the street. I was about to take photos but then I realized I would be coming back in an hour after checking in so I quit it. When I arrived at the hotel, the rain poured like there was no tomorrow. It was just one in the series of unfortunate events that happened to me in Penang.
The heavy rain. I could not get out of the hostel because of the rain.
Jobb jobb jobb. When I connected to their wi-fi, I received tons of emails about an urgent project that needed to be launched that night. (I work as a specialist so I can be mobile while working. The downside is that in some cases my schedule gets derailed unexpectedly.) I ended up spending hours inside the hotel room, working online. It was past 9pm when I finished everything. It was still drizzling but I just sucked it up and went on walking around the city
Booking Adjustments. The first thing I did after getting out of my room was to book a 2pm shuttle ride to Cameron Highlands for the following day. Unfortunately, the 2pm trip was already fully booked. I was planning on doing a city trip of George town in the morning but I also had to give it up because the only trip with vacant slots was scheduled to leave at 6am.
Succkksss! That left me with just that one night (only a few hours) to see George town and I had better start immediately. Here are the places I was able to visit.
Kapitan Keling Mosque
The Kapitan Keling Mosque is the largest mosque in the city. This cream-colored mosque features Mughal-style domes, a madrasah, and a minaret, which was the most commanding part of the site. built in the 19th century, the site started out as a easy one-storey building but later developed into what it is now with the addition of much more rooms and embellishments over the centuries. Sadly, I wasn’t able to go inside because it was only open to visitors until 5pm but I got a chance to speak with some of the locals who worship here and they encouraged us to return the next morning, which I failed to do.
Kapitan Keling Mosque at night
I wonder how the interior looks. According to the official tourism site of Penang:
A stunning chandelier drips from the highest ceiling, which rises to the largest onion-shaped dome, encircled by calligraphy panels and stained glass windows featuring the star of David. Arabesques of geometric designs and floral motifs are found throughout the mosque, whose marble floors are lined with long rows of prayer rugs. From dawn to dusk you can see the faithful prostrating themselves after cleansing at the ablution pool or enjoying quiet thoughts within the peaceful complex. much more here.
I will certainly come back to this place the next time I’m in Penang.
The minaret of Kapitan Keling Mosque and the facade of Sri Mahamariamman Temple
Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple
The Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple, or simply Sri Mahamariamman Temple, is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang. Early Tamil Indians who arrived in the islaND för att handla bosatte sig i George Town och byggde en plats för dem att utöva sin religion. Liksom Kapitan Keling -moskén var det ursprungligen en mycket enkel struktur, som senare förstorades. Landet där helgedomen stod gavs 1801 av briterna till en viss Betty Lingam Chetty, många förmodligen byns kapitan eller samhällsledare. Helgedomen utvidgades till ett tempel 1833, som nu officiellt betraktas som det år grundades. Gästerna är välkomna att komma in i templet från 06:30 till 12 middag och från 16:30 till 21:00.
Gurney Drive Hawker Center
Gurney Drive är känd för sin strandpromenad och kallas vanligtvis stadens “nya Esplanade”. Ja, det ger ett bra ställe att varva ner med en fantastisk utsikt över havet och George Town Skyline, men vad många turister kolla in detta för är maten! Gurney Drive Hawker Center serverar ett rikt smorgasbord av sydostasiatiska gatamat. Tack himlen platsen var fortfarande öppen även sent på natten.
Penang Laksa är förmodligen den mest populära maträtten här, men eftersom jag inte var på humör för soppa vid den tiden (och jag är inte riktigt en Laksa eller Curry -fan) hade jag en underbar uppgift att gräva in till några andra lokala favoriter.
Vissa bås på Gurney Drive Hawker Center
Stekt ostron (eller mycket mer lämpligt, stekt ostron omelette) och otak-oTak (en slags grillad kaka gjord av fisk och kryddor, insvept i bananblad)
Chee Cheong Fun. Platta rismjölark rullas, ångas, hackas och toppas sedan med söt sås och sesamfrön.
Love Lane
Nästa morgon utnyttjade jag den lilla tiden jag måste gå runt kvarteret där vårt vandrarhem, det gamla Penang -gästhuset, ligger. Medan jag alltid hade vetat att namnet på vår gata kallades Love Lane, var det först då jag fick reda på varför.
Skylten lyder: ”Var är min man? De lokala kineserna säger att richmen som bodde på Muntri Street höll sina älskarinnor här, alltså namnet Sai Cheng hänger eller älskar Lane. ”
Love Lane, George Town
Inte säker på vad det är men det ser ut som en helgedom …
Det var en riktigt intressant information. Oavsett dess förflutna är Love Lane idag värd för flera pensionat som backpackers looooove. och varför inte? Platsen är utmärkt. Tjänsten är prisvärd. Och det är faktiskt ett mycket pittoreskt hörn av Georgetown. Mycket kärlek på den här gatan!
Cirka 06:00 anlände vår pendeltrafik och satte en olycklig nära min mycket korta vistelse i Penang. Om jag bara hade planerat denna resa lite bättre och arbetat lite snabbare. Men du vet vad de säger, inget behov av att gråta över spilld mjölk. Allt jag behövde göra var att flytta på. och jag gjorde. Till Cameron Highlands.
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