Some of the best examples of colonial architecture are located at Penang's banking district at Beach Street
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The Royal Bank of Scotland
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While walking along Beach Street, I also manage to spot a couple in a middle of photo shoot for their wedding album
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Those who familiar with Tiger Balm ointment should able to recognize this insignia on this building
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The famous Ghee Hiang shop is located at this street as well. I believe this is their first shop. This brand is famous for their sesame oil, cookies, coffee and wide array of pastries.
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I also saw a shop specializing in selling Swiss Army Knifes and its product.
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The majestic Fire Brigade
10 comments:
I oso have a heart for those old buildings. Juz call me retro.....hehe
red wedding gown ....
good morning Borneo.Thanks for your comment on "get paid to blog" .I did not know that. I remove the badge already. and my post will soon be draft after payment. i hope google will not notice yet. Thank you very much and God Bless
wow, very nice corner of Penang...i love old building too.
u have a good photos of Penang. Well, I never thought of taking any photo of that ... maybe I'm a Penangites and already "numb" with all those building, scenary etc huh! Very bad ...
I must change my thought huh! Must snap all those picture and keep it..hi hi...
Wow, so majestic! Through your posts, i feel like I am travelling all over your place..
thanks for the free tour!
Really like those photos. Certainly looking forward to more (:
i love those swiss knives!
hmmmm lucky they dun tear everything down, preserve some for me to see next time.
so nice to see penang from your blog!
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