>> 1st destination: WAR MUSEUM PENANG
This fortress is located at Batu Maung Hill, southeast of Penang Island. We following the direction given by GPS, and finally we get the way from Bukit Jambul. Haha!! It was built in the 1930's by the British to protect the island from the invasion of enemies. The visit of War Museum cost us RM15 per adult, plus RM2 for each camera. Within this journey, there were 37 fort relics to step in and study the story behind. One of the most memories place was the tunnel that need us to crawl and climb through the tunnel. It was tired because the stair was long and 90oC straight up till you see the sunlight…Huh!!!! Besides, the scared things during the journey was the display, such as the people inside the jail, the General Yamashita gallow….In addition, there was a space purposely served as war game park. The environment was much better than those playing on grass, since there was cover with trees and the road was uneven. Below let me show some pictures taken in this visit:
~Tips: Remember to wear long pant if you are easily attack by mosquito….Wakaka!!!!~
>> 2nd destination: CHENG HO’S FOOTPRINT, BATU MAUNG
The San Bao Kung Temple in Penang Island is located in the southeast town of Batu Maung. 据说，三保公曾经向当地居民托梦，请求在海滨为他盖一座能够享用香火供养的庙宇，在海滨处正好有他的脚印，该居民来此果然发现礁石上有一酷似脚印的石洞， 因此，后人在此建起一座三保公庙以祭祀三保公。三保公，正是明朝伟大的航海家郑和，传说他乳名三宝，南洋人皆尊称他为三保公。
>> 3rd destination: SNAKE TEMPLE
蛇庙位于峇六拜的蛇庙始建于1850年代，迄今已经有150多年的历史，原名为青云岩严，因庙里的树上、梁上、门槛、供桌上零散盘踞着青色的蝮蛇而拥有“蛇庙”的美誉。庙里供奉的清水祖师，其香火源自福建南安的清水岩。由于，人们相信青蛇是清水祖师的护法，故也把这些蛇称为“青龙”。
>> 4th destination: CHEAH SI SEK TEK TONG
Being the first of great five Hokkien clan association in Penang, Cheah association was founded in 1820 by Cheah Yam. Cheah or Xie (谢) is one of the popular Chinese surname among Penangites and their history had started as early as 19th century. It is located at No 8, Armenien Street in the hustle and bustle of George Town, Cheah Kongsi's entrance is less than 100 m away from Khoo Kongsi of the Armenian Street entrance. We had passed by the entrance several times without realizing it is Cheah Kongsi. If you are coming from Beach Street towards Cannon Street, put some attention on your right as soon as you are on Armenian Street. Look for red color pillars hanged with a pair of traditional lanterns and ornamented dragons on roof-top. It is Cheah Kongsi! Deep in my heart, Cheah Kongsi premise is like a great home – an oasis that is quiet and tranquil!
~A tiny entrance leading into Cheah Kongsi vicinity~
>> 5th destination: HOCK TEIK CHENG SIN TEMPLE
A discovery by chance. The stone table erected by the road side in front of a Chinese traditional facade and walkway drew my attention to read the material on the stone tablet. Oh! It is Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple which is a community temple devoted to the worship of Twa Peh Kong or sometimes written as 'Tua Pek Kong' (God of Prosperity and Morality).
~Stone tablet details about Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple~
>> 6th destination: FORT CORNWALLIS
Fort Cornwallis is an old star-shaped fort located on the northeastern coast of Penang, Malaysia. It is named after the late 18th century Governor-General of Bengal, India, Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis. Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. Captain Sir Francis Light took possession of the island from the Sultan of Kedah in 1786 and built the original fort. It was a nibong stockade with no permanent structures, covering an area of 417.6 square feet (38.80 m2).
>> 7th destination: BEACH
After a tiring trip in Penang for about 9 hours, we take the oppurtinity to rest beside the beach. While enjoying the sea-wind, we oso can look at the sea in order to rest mind and feel so relaxing!!!!!!
~Dear, thanks for making my birthday such meaningful!!!The day is beautiful!!!!!Yea~~
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