Penang: Cycling The Streets & Alleys Of George Town 2023

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Penang : Cycling The Streets & Alleys Of George Town 2023

George Town, Penang : Friday, 16th December 2022

Solo cycling recce-adventure at the streets & alleys of George Town, Penang Island:

The Penang State government have made much improvements and beautification of the streets, side lanes & alleys of George Town; this is a cycling stint around the Core & Buffer Zone of the UNESCO Heritage Site of George Town, to explore it's unique streets & alleys. Along the way I saw more than the alleys, but also re-discovered nice temples, pocket parks & cute street art!

(PS: I am putting a photo of a retired blue Penang Ferry lying off the coast of Queensbay; it's unfortunate that these ferries have been laid off due to high maintenance cost. Did they consider the amount of petrol & time saving for people to use the ferry to go north? This could probably outweigh the maintenance cost!)

This blog comes in several sections, click on the respective photos below for the different sections!

Cycling The Streets & Alleys Of George Town Pt.1: Gurney to Armenian

Starting from the scenic beach sampans at Gurney Drive to the charming Armenian Street within the UNESCO Heritage Core Zone!

More street blogs coming....

STAY TUNED!!!!!

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