PLACES OF INTEREST
Nature and Adventure |
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Dr. Sun Yat Sen's Penang
Base
The base was a shophouse located at no 120 Lebuh Armenian. First
owner was a Straits Chinese named Cheah Joo Seang, a trustee of the
Cheah Kongsi. The shophouse has kept its historic interior with
carved screens and air wells. From 1909—1911, it was the base
of Dr Sun Yat Sen, leader of the historic Chinese Revolution, and
the headquarters of the Southeast Asian branch of the Tung Meng
Hooi. The local Chinese of that time supported Dr Sun Yat Sen in
the great movement against the Manchu government and the foreign
imperialists in China. In 1911, China became the first republic in
Asia and Dr Sun Yat Sen became its first provisional
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Forestry Museum
Located within the 100-hectare Forest Recreation Park, the museum
was built using various species of wood and other forest produce
and houses a collection of forest produce from all over the
country.The park features footpaths and flowing streams and is home
to countless species of flowering plants, ferns, insects, birds,
butterflies, snakes and lizard. |
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Fort Cornwallis
A historic site, the place where Captain Francis Light first landed
on the island in 1786. Originally a wooden fortress, it was later
erected in stone by convict labour in 1804-5. There is currently an
open-air amphitheatre inside the fort.
Opening hours : 8.30am - 7.00pm
Admission : RM1 per person |
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 Goddess of Mercy
Temple
One of the oldest chinese temples in Penang, the kuan yin teng or
the Goddess of Mercy Temple was built in 1800 by early immigrant
settlers from china. The building is decorated with intricately
crafted dragons and stone sculptured lions which are said to be its
guardians. The temple is flocked by pilgrims and followers all year
round especially during the three anniversaries of kuan yin which
are on the 19th day of the second, sixth and ninth lunar
month. |
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Kampung
Seronok
The name 'Kampung Seronok' originated from a suggestion by an
english engineer, d.w. Grehan who had, on a number of occasions,
shared in the joy and merrymaking of the kampung folk, in the days
shortly after the japanese surrender.
What makes it unique is the fact that it is virtually 'open' to
visitors who are free to observe and participate in the various
cultural activities, traditional games and rural economic pursuits
of the people, showcasing the intrinsic values of traditional
village life.
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 Kapitan Kling
Mosque
Named after the Indian Muslim merchant, the "Kapitan Kling"
(headman) Caudeer Mohudeen who built it in the early 19th century.
It features an ocher yellow facade and dome-shaped minaret
reflecting Moorish Islamic influence. Permission to enter must be
obtained from mosque officials. |
