| Places to visit around Penang:
Information on some interesting spots:
Kek Lok Si Temple
The largest Buddhist temple in South East Asia, the Kek Lok Si
Temple stands out majestically against a hill slope. Often referred to
as The Jewel in the Crown of Heritage Temples, it is built in tiers and
houses the Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas which took 20 years to build,
the Pond of Longevity, shrines, and many beautiful sculptures. Marvel
at the 30 metre high statue of the Goddess of Mercy. The network of
stairways to the temple is lined with stalls selling souvenirs,
clothing and popular local foodstuff.
Location: Air Itam
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OE Design - The Art Of Jewellery
Making
OE Design, which is located minutes from from the hotel,
produces jewellery for some of the world's most prominent jewellery
houses. On a real-time guided tour, one can observe skilled
craftsmen at work, watch platinum and gold set with precious stones
transforming into wearable works of art, and purchase designer
jewellery direct from the factory.
OE Design provides complimentary transport to their factory
for the hotel's registered inhouse guests. Guests are requested to
contact the hotel's concierge.
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.Penang Museum
The Penang Museum, built as the Penang Free School in 1821,
houses a fine collection of old photographs, maps, charts and other
historical exhibits that display the history and culture of the Penang
communities. A bronze statue of Captain Francis Light, the British
colonialist who established George Town and the British trading post on
Penang Island in 1786 stands prominently in the museum grounds.
Location: Farquhar Street
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St. George's Church
The oldest Anglican church in South-East Asia and one of the
earliest in Penang, the St George's Church was built by convicts in
1818. The entrance to this stately church, named after the patron saint
of England features a memorial canopy dedicated to Captain Francis
Light
Location: 1 Farhuqar Street
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Little India
From spices, colorful flowing saris and accessories to herbal
soaps, sandalwood incenses and prayer lamps, the vibrant cultural
enclave of Little India with its rows of pre-war shophouses is a mecca
for shoppers. Other businesses are run by astrologers, jewellers, money
changers, florists and others. A curious mix of modernity and old world
charm, Little India simply intrigues the senses.
Location: Lebuh Pasar, Lebuh Queen, Lebuh Penang and Lebuh
Chulia, Georgetown
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Cheong Fatt Tze
Mansion
An architectural masterpiece, the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion was
built over a period of 7 years in the 1800 circa. The entire mansion,
in dazzling Indigo Blue was built along the lines of feng shui
principles. The Chinese and European architecture of the mansion
incorporates 38 rooms, 5 granite paved courtyards, 7 staircases and 220
vernacular timber louvre windows, and depicts the myth behind 'China's
last Mandarin and first Capitalist'.
Location: Leith Street
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