Chaiya Mangalaram, George town, Malaysia
5 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
A very colourful and glimmering temple with mosaic dragons at the entrance and a large reclining Buddha inside. There was also more sitting Buddha's set along the back wall, each connected to theLäs mer
Dhammikamara Temple, George Town, Malays
5 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ 🌩️ 30 °C
Opposite to the Thai Buddhist temple was a Burmese Buddhist temple - although not as glimmering it was still as ornate and colourful. There was many more outside areas to explore, although not sureLäs mer
Sri Maha Mariammam Temple, Georgetown
5 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
A smaller version of the temple we visited in Kuala Lumpur this was still impressive to see, and definitely made an impression on the architecture of street!
Khoo Kongsi Temple, George Town,Malaysia
6 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ 🌩️ 27 °C
A large ancestral temple for the Khoo Kongsi clan, its also a musuem showing their history. Good to have a wander around, and interesting to see where the clan members have ended up working - someLäs mer
Hainan Thean Hou Temple, Georgetown
6 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Cute Chinese temple which was just down from our hostel!
Jewish Cemetery, George Town, Malaysia
6 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ 🌩️ 31 °C
The oldest Jewish cemetery in South east Asia, there was an odd contrast between the peaceful cemetery and busy day to day life being lived outside of the walls.
The grab driver seemed confused as weLäs mer
Fire Station, Georgetown, Malaysia
6 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
A stunning example of a colonial fire station, it really stood out with the red markings against the white building - in keeping with the fire engines! This station is still in use as well, and wasLäs mer
Cheah Kongsi, Georgetown, Malaysia
6 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
This was a large Chinese temple, with a large front garden - we've not seen this before so seemed unusual. There was some street art along the side wall too, as to be expected with Georgetown!
Armenia Street, Georgetown, Malaysia
6 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
This was such a fun street to walk down, with lots of traders and street performers added to the busy atmosphere. There was a cute little park which had been decorated for lunar new year, side streetsLäs mer
Choo Chay Keong Temple, Georgetown
6 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
On the corner of Armenia Street this charming Chinese temple contrasted with the colonial buildings surrounding it, adding to the vipe of the area being a melting pot of nationalities.
Fort Cornwallis, Georgetown, Malaysia
7 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
We wandered along the seafront to find Fort Cornwallis still emanating an opposing figure, with cannons and high walls along the outside. There is ongoing reconstruction of the moat too, which wouldLäs mer
Clock Tower, Georgetown, Malaysia
7 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Clock tower built to commemorate Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee.
Sat next to a busy roundabout, with Fort Cornwallis close by and other colonial style buildings there is an odd juxtaposition withLäs mer
Han Jiang Ancestral temple, Georgetown
7 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Another cute Chinese temple, this was closed when we walked past but we got a chance to appreciate how beautiful the doors are.
As with most Chinese temples the entrance was modest in size, but theLäs mer
City Hall, Georgetown, Malaysia
7 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Large city hall close to the water front, the storm was imminent which is why the sky is looking particularly moody!
Church of the Assumption, Georgetown
7 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
A colonial style Roman Catholic church, the first time we walked by I was far too hot to take a photo...and the next time was right before a storm so it looks almost apocalyptic!
Penang Botanical Gardens, Georgetown
8 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
We visited the Botanical Gardens twice as we enjoyed strolling around the park in the morning so much. Locals were also enjoying the park, mostly using the lower temperatures to exercise though!
TheLäs mer
Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Georgetown
8 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Another large mansion within the city, again mixing the colonial style with Chinese influences. From peering in slightly we could see it was pure opulence inside as well!
Ipoh, Malaysia
9–12 feb. 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ☁️ 34 °C
Ipoh was a nice stop to see a different part of Malaysia. The old town was interesting to look around with heritage buildings, street art, and the modern additions.
Most of the really interestingLäs mer
Sultan Idris Shah II Mosque, Ipoh
10 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
A large mosque situated opposite the clock tower, the area had a really spacious and relaxed feel.
Birch Memorial Clock Tower, Ipoh
10 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
A clock tower built to commemorate the first British resident of Ipoh. It was quite understated, with a mural in muted tones around the central section.
Enlightened Heart Temple, Ipoh, Malaysia
10 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
This is a rare Tibetan temple in Malaysia, relatively modern with one of the tallest pagodas in the world. Photos don't seem to do this justice, as it was stunning to see.
Unfortunately it was veryLäs mer
Sam Poh Tong Temple, Ipoh, Malaysia
11 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Outside this beautiful cave temple there's a small garden and lake with fish, and you can make your way through the actual temple to an opening in the cave. Walking out you are in the middle ofLäs mer
Nam Thean Tong Temple, Ipoh, Malaysia
11 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Situated next to Sam Poh Tong, this temple seemed a bit more commercialised and busy so we didn't go inside. We walked around the outside where there was a pond and some statues.
There was also lotsLäs mer
Ling Sen Tong Temple, Ipoh, Malaysia
11 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
A very colourful, and slightly garish (for us anyway) temple, it was busy for the new year and there was LOTS of incense being burned!
Sultan Abdul Samad Building,Kuala Lumpur
12 februari 2024, Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
Loved the style of this huge building in Merdeka square! It was gorgeous during the day, but another level all lit up in the evening.
Really liked the huge spiral staircases at the front, as well theLäs mer