[2024 George Town Attraction] Travel Guide for Pengkalan Weld (Updated Oct)

Village Fish Head Bee Hoon @ Pengkalan Weld

📍Village Fish Head Bee Hoon @ Pengkalan Weld -Located between Lee Jetty & Yeoh Jetty 🌶️When I think of SPICY TOM YAM Bee Hoon, this spot hits the nail on the head. It has been a favourite haunt for my best friends and myself over the many years back till now. Choose your ingredients (Fried Fish Meat, Fishballs, Quails eggs, etc), which broth you prefer (Tom Yam or Clear Fish Broth), and which noodles you’d like. Add on loads of fried garlic, and prepare for a feast. 🔥I LOVE the Tom Yam soup - it is really really spicy, and with the fried fish meat, it is incredibly delicious. As side dishes, order the Deep Fried Fish and Tofu.. Really ho jiak. This is a must-visit destination for me when I go back to Penang. — in Pengkalan Weld.

The surname Zhouqiao was not originally a bridge. The so-called surname bridge, here is a high-rise wooden house built on the coast. More precisely, it is a wooden house built on the coast. Among the many surname bridges in Penang, the last name Zhouqiao is relatively well preserved and most famous. The Shangqiao surnamed the 19th century, with a total length of more than 300 meters and 79 households. The name of the bridge in Penang has been more than 100 years old. When the Chinese went to Nanyang in the south, they went to Penang, engaged in trade and fishing, and made a living from the sea. Therefore, they set up bridges and built houses on them to form a unique small village. A hundred years later, these huts still exist, next to the port of Penang, watching the ships come and go, continue to write legends. There are originally eight people in the port of Penang, namely: surname Lin, surname Zhou, surname Chen, surname Li, surname Yang, surname Guo and Pinganqiao. The surname bridge is south of Penang Jetty. If you live in the state capital Georgetown, you can walk to the surname bridge. The surname Zhou Qiao is the location of the movie "First Love Red Bean Ice"! Penang has a free CAT bus for tourists to take a ride around the Old Town of Georgetown to see the surname bridge. It can be said to be a sightseeing bus.

Penang, Malaysia, named Zhouqiao As its name, the residents living here are all named Zhou, and the bridge is not really a bridge, just a wooden house built on the sea. Pangcheng's clan and fellowship are very heavy. In the area of Haitang Street in George Town, you can still feel the color of the family name. There is a surname Linqiao, surname Liqiao, etc. The largest, it has also become a tourist attraction. Now there are shops on both sides of the street. The wooden houses are painted with good-looking wall paintings, and it is still the location of "First Love Red Bean Ice". If you encounter a good weather, it is really beautiful. To go to the surname Zhouqiao, you can take the free bus CAT from Penang and get off at Weld Quay. It can be free to visit and open all day.

Let me talk about the story of a first love red bean ice. Of course, the protagonist of this first love is not me, but the cow that sings peach blossoms. "First Love Red Bean Ice" is a movie that began in the Malaysian Chinese town in the early 1990s, a group of children, glass marbles, fighting fish, red bean ice, fried clams, yellowed and decadent cafes. A hot afternoon that may rain at any time. Year after year, this group of young children has become young people with different personalities. On the way to growth, some people like each other. Some people have crushed each other. Some people are not familiar with each other. In the process of growing up, they make a lot of jokes and give birth to many misunderstandings. So the end of the story is a missed ending. The film has a part of the name of Zhouqiao in Penang. The surname bridge has a history of more than 100 years. When the Chinese went to Nanyang to Penang, engaged in trade and fishing, and made a living from the sea, they set up bridges and built houses on them to form a unique small village. A hundred years later, these huts still exist, next to the port of Penang, watching the ships come and go, continue to write legends. Originally there were 8 people at sea, namely: surname Lin, surname Zhou, surname Chen, surname Li, surname Yang, surname Guo and Pinganqiao. Because the latter two can't resist the torrent of time, they face the fate of being demolished. So there are currently only 6 bridges left and all of them are listed as World Heritage Sites. There are many tourists who have surnamed Zhouqiao. The surname Zhouqiao has also evolved into a lively tourist attraction. Local people on both sides of the wooden trestle have opened the door to sell souvenirs.

Chew Jetty in Penang, Malaysia.

📝 One of the must-visit attractions in Penang. Along the way, there are various souvenir shops, snacks, and drinks. At the end of the walk, you can enjoy a sea view. Sitting on the jetty and feeling the sea breeze is very relaxing. It is highly recommended to visit during sunset for stunning photos! However, please be mindful that people live near Chew Jetty, so try to keep noise to a minimum. 📍Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

fantastic view Penang Jetty

A cozy ferry ride with the fantastic seaview at Pengkalan Weld Penang. The ferry service is connecting the island and the mainland side of penang which located at Butterworth. you will get the chance to see the nice sea view in the 15 minutes ride. rest assured it is airconditioning and also outdoor seat for passenger. and you just have to pay RM2 for this ride #penangjetty

MELTING POT...PENANG ISLAND...

Finally arriving Penang over the iconic Penang BRIDGE and had our dosage of #prawnnoodle & local specialties... #penang #penangbridge

Here's a brief travelogue of a 2-day trip to Penang

Of course, the first thing to do when going to Penang is to book an apartment/homestay with a sea view. Our family of four booked an apartment called 'Maritime Suites by Comfy'. Right below is a bar street and a rather large Starbucks. The street is lively at night, and it's very convenient to hail a car. Recommended. From the apartment, it's just over 2km to Love Lane. We started our walk from Love Lane, passing through Art Street, Little India, and other attractions. It's said that Little India is a test of one's stomach, and of course... we did not test our stomachs. Speaking of Penang's food, I think it's a matter of personal taste. The opinions of the 'old Cantonese' elders in the family and ours were not the same. We quickly walked to Clan Jetties, where each clan lives on a different jetty. Chew Jetty and Tan Jetty are more photogenic. It's said that Chew Jetty is the filming location for the movie 'Ice Kacang Puppy Love'. Since we arrived at the Clan Jetties around sunset, we rested at Tan Jetty, enjoying the sea breeze and watching the locals fish. Comfortable. On the second day, we still started off at a leisurely pace to Penang Hill. The funicular train to Penang Hill has different fast and slow lanes for locals and foreigners, with different prices. We traveled off-peak, so we got the cheapest ticket. After coming down the hill, we stopped by Kek Lok Si Temple. A suggested visiting time of one and a half hours is enough. In the evening, of course, we had to check out Penang's durians. We navigated to 118 Hotel, where there were three or four durian sellers nearby. We tried Black Thorn, Red Prawn, and Musang King. Personally, I found the bitter taste of Red Prawn quite delicious. On the third day, we took the ferry to leave George Town. You can use Alipay to buy ferry tickets, and it's very convenient as it only takes ten minutes to get to the other side. In summary, the cost of living in Penang is not high, Grab is convenient for taxis, communication is simple, it's a durian paradise, and you can experience the charm of the old Nanyang. Penang State, Malaysia

Penang | Clan Jetties

Clan Jetties. The Clan Jetties of Penang were the residential areas of Chinese immigrants who came to Nanyang in the past, consisting of wooden houses built in clusters along the coast. The so-called 'jetty' is not a bridge, but rather high-stilt wooden houses constructed along the coast on piers. They are elevated with wooden pillars, with the base solidified with cement, and wooden planks laid out to form the streets of the village, connecting it to the mainland. When the Chinese came to Penang to engage in trade and fishing, they lived by the sea, hence they built plank walkways and houses on top of them, forming unique little villages. The largest of these now is the Chew Jetty. Surrounded by tall buildings, the small stature of the Clan Jetties and the long piers quietly extend into the sea, showing a bit of vicissitude and calmness. These wooden houses were once on the verge of demolition and abandonment, but after Penang was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site, the Clan Jetties were preserved. However, it is uncertain how long this type of wooden architecture can last. Before they disappear, come here to see and feel the hardships of the Chinese immigrants who came to Nanyang in the past, and to understand the intelligence, wisdom, and strong adaptability of the Chinese people.

Energetic Chinese Lion Dance of CNY 2024

For all we know that lion is an auspicious symbol of power and wisdom. Chinese lion dance is one of the most important event believing to usher in prosperity and good luck while chasing away bad luck and evil spirits. Performed by two “dancers” in lion costume that become the body of the lion where one in the front as the head and front limbs and another one behind will be the back and hind legs. In Penang especially during Lunar New Year, lion dance performances can be seen at Pengkalan Weld during the 8th day of the first month of lunar calendar as on the 9th, it would be a celebration of Jade Emperor’s Birthday by the Hokkiens. #cny2024 #travelwithgeo #aerialphotography #liondance #awesomepic #penangtravel