Day 2: Penang Heritage Trail


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March 1st 2008
Published: March 4th 2008
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Guan Yin TengGuan Yin Teng
Guan Yin Teng

The Guan Yin Teng temple, or the temple of God of Mercy is one of the oldest temple in Penang, it was built in around year 1800.
Kapitan Keling Mosque Kapitan Keling Mosque
Kapitan Keling Mosque

The Kapitan Keling Mosque, "Kapitan Keling" means the Indian Captain, it was built by the Indian Muslim cumminity in 19th century.
Kapitan Keling MosqueKapitan Keling Mosque
Kapitan Keling Mosque

The Kapitan Keling Mosque at night.
Acheen Street Mosque Acheen Street Mosque
Acheen Street Mosque

The Acheen Street Mosque is one of the most prominent structures in the George Town. It was built in year 1808 and it has a Arab-style minaret with a Achehnese roof.
Sri Mariamman TempleSri Mariamman Temple
Sri Mariamman Temple

The temple was built in 1833, the temple design is influenced from the South India.
Fort CornwallisFort Cornwallis
Fort Cornwallis

The Fort Cornwallis is an important monument and landmark in the historical development of Penang. It was built by Captain Sir Francis Light after he taking possession of the island from the Sultan of Kedah in 1786.
The Colonial BuildingThe Colonial Building
The Colonial Building

From the architecture of this building, we know that Penang was once ruled by the British.
Old Shop HousesOld Shop Houses
Old Shop Houses

Penang was an open and duty-free port after Francis Light taking over the island. The trades played an important role in developing the Penang
Old Shop HousesOld Shop Houses
Old Shop Houses

The old shop houses which were built before World War II.
Old Shop HousesOld Shop Houses
Old Shop Houses

The window of the houses.



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