Before the Penang Bridge was built the only way for cars to travel between the island and the mainland is with the Ferry. However, in recent years, there has been articles saying that this service will be retired since it is money losing operation. So if you ever come to Penang be sure to take the opportunity to use the ferry or you may never get the chance again. Here are some nice pictures to share: The ferries used to be all yellow but now they have different colors and each of them are named after an island in the country: View from the ferry: View of the island: Oldest clock tower in Penang: Approaching the dock:
When you visit Penang, you will find a lot of pre-World War II house. Some of these ancient residence, due to the reality of economy, have been converted to commercial sites. Tourist spot: Here is one that has been changed to a restaurant: Here is another converted into a food court:
One of the most picturesque hotel in Penang is the Equatorial Hotel. It has won the "Best Deluxe Hotel" award. See further description here . Here are some scenic view from the hotel: Scene from the top: Sceneries within the hotel: Saw this pretty insect on the hallway: If you like to know more about the hotel, you can find it here .
Botanical is the first garden established in Malaysia in 1796. The history can be found here . I love jogging there surrounded with beautiful flowers and trees. I thought I'll share of the beauty here: There is also a stream right through the garden: This is just outside Botanical Garden a site usually used by scouts for camping: