Page 126 - Westport Guide To Malaysia

118 PLACES OF SPECIAL INTEREST LISTING
glass windows, a central dome, and four minarets.
TENUN PAHANG DIRAJA
(ROYAL PAHANG WEAVING)
Kampung Sungai Soi Tenun Pahang is an exquisite woven silk fabric produced since the 18th Century and used for ceremonial wear.
(See page 59)
T (09) 422 1612 Open: Mon-Thu & Sat, 8am~5pm Fri, 8am~12.45pm & 2.45pm~5pm Closed: Sun & Public Holidays
PENANG
PENANG TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE 10, Ground Floor, The Whiteaways Arcade Lebuh Pantai,
George Town
T (04) 263 1166
Open: Mon-Fri, 9am~5pm Sat, 9am~3pm,
Sun, 9am~1pm
Closed: Public Holidays
AUTO-CITY
Juru Interchange North-South Highway
This car and motorcycle dealership complex is also an entertainment venue, with bars and nightspots, themed restaurants, shopping and outdoor events.
T (04) 501 1222
Open: Daily, 7am~midnight
CHEONG FATT
TZE MANSION
George Town
Built for Chinese tycoon Cheong Fatt Tze in the 1880s, the ‘Blue Mansion” currently operates as a hotel with daily tours. It holds a UNESCO Heritage Conservation Award.
T (04) 262 0006 Daily tours: Mon-Fri, 11am, 2pm & 3.30pm Sat & Sun, 11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3.30pm
CHINATOWN
George Town
Penang’s Chinatown
is peppered with old shophouses, clan houses and temples that reflect the heritage of its
Chinese community. Many traditional trades are still practised, such as lantern- making, sign engraving and joss- stick making.
CLAN JETTIES
George Town
One of the last remaining traces of Chinese settlement, these miniature water villages are well
over a century old. The Chew Clan Jetty is the most visitor-friendly with the longest walkway and
a photogenic temple.
FORT CORNWALLIS
George Town
The largest intact fortress
in Malaysia marks the site where Captain Francis Light landed in 1786. It features old bronze cannon, a unique lighthouse, a visitor centre and an amphitheatre. T (04) 264 3456
Open: Daily, 9am~7pm
GURNEY DRIVE
George Town
The popular seafront promenade is famous for
its hawker food served from the stalls near the Gurney roundabout.
Open: Daily, 6am~midnight
KEK LOK SI TEMPLE
George Town
Impressive Buddhist temple complex, built between 1891 and 1905, with fine examples of Burmese, Thai and Chinese temple architecture.
T (04) 828 3317
Open: Daily, 9am~6pm
KHOO KONGSI
George Town Headquarters of the Leong San Tong clan, built between 1894 and
1902. Its temple and open-air theatre include stunning examples of Chinese craftsmanship. T (04) 261 4609
Open: Daily, 9am~5pm
LITTLE INDIA, PENANG
George Town
This ethnic enclave within the old town centre has shops selling Indian textiles, jewellery, spice, and silverware.
MASJID NEGERI PULAU PINANG (STATE MOSQUE) George Town
The state mosque is known for its modern architectural exterior and magnificent chandeliers.
PENANG BATIK FACTORY
Teluk Bahang
Noted for hand-drawn
and block-printed designs. Offers guided tours and batik painting classes.
T (04) 885 1284
Open: Daily, 9am~5pm
PENANG HILL
George Town
Penang’s only hill resort, 650-833 metres above sea level, offers jungle treks, an Owl Museum, English tea-house, hawker stalls and a pitcher plant garden.
The 30-minute funicular train ride to the summit provides spectacular views. (See also page 444) T (04) 828 8880
Open: Daily, 6.30am~11pm
PENANG STREET ART
George Town
In 2012, Penang’s municipal council commissioned Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic to enliven
the Chinese shop-
houses around the city.
His paintings were a resounding success and local and international artists followed in his footsteps, creating more than 100 pieces of wall