The kids in bed nice and early after a big day’s cycling, Steve relaxing with a beer on a beanbag in our guesthouse, I headed out to catch the twilight over George Town. Penang’s capital is renowned for its heritage district’s architecture and street art, and it doesn’t disappoint. It’s a great place to see on foot.
Our favourite bike shop on Armenian Street
Trishaw
Street art in George Town – you have to line up for a photo!
Street art cats in Armenian Street
Famous street art – the kids on the bike
Armenian Street in the sunset glow
Trishaw at work
Dusk on Armenian Street
Lanterns at Yap Kongsi (Chinese Clanhouse)
More lanterns at Yap Kongsi
A little twilight basketball – Acheen St Mosque in the background
Our street – Lumut Lane
We love to stay in the historic parts of the cities we visit, and George Town was as impressive as our trusty Lonely Planet said it would be. Have you visited? Where’s your favourite old town?
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Lisa your photo’s are beautiful and I simply loved dusk on Armenian Street and the string cats. A unique journey you have chosen here, almost out of this world I guess when you get home and look over what you have captured.
The strong cats we gorgeous. There were a few pieces of cat art, sponsored to raise awareness of the plight of homeless cats. The historic section of George Town had a definite charm. An amazing place for an evening stroll!
Wow! I loved this post – and your images are wonderful. I’ve never been to George Town, but it’s on my list now.
It was a lovely place to spend a few days. A really welcoming city.
Beautiful photos and you make the place come alive Lisa
Thank you Carol. It was a beautiful evening for a stroll.
Beautiful images Lis! Well captured.
Thanks Kaz. 🙂
Armenian Street is my very favorite in all of Georgetown. You did a wonderful job of capturing its essence.
Thanks Michele. Would love to have explored George Town in more detail, but yes, Armenian Street just has a certain vibe, doesn’t it?
We were in Georgetown back at the end of July. I loved all the street art and especially Armenian Street. Just found your blog and look forward to following your adventures!
Wasn’t Armenian Street amazing? It just has a really friendly and welcoming atmosphere, doesn’t it?
This place looks wonderful. I’ve never been to Asia, but if I ever do I’ll try to get to Georgetown
It was a really lovely city. Highly recommended!