Penang Heritage City

17/03/2015

This year George Town Heritage Celebration will be held between 4-7 July 2015. So, get ready for a host of gastronomic delight as the topic is FOOOOOOD!!!!

11/03/2015

What is the heritage of Penang without food? Kaya can be considered as a heritage food.. Homemade kaya is now available at Yin's Sourdough Bakery, only a stone throw away from the GTWHI office!

11/02/2015

We made naan from scratch, for those who wish to learn, please come over to Nazlina Spice Station for a lesson... do not take for granted that you 'know' how to cook :)

20/11/2014

Talk about heritage, food is part of Penang's heritage, here we have a traditional cooking class with roti canai, dhal, murtabak and teh tarik teambuilding effort going on!

11/08/2013

Back from the "Lily Pond" hike... first time in almost 2 months http://www.bicycle-adventures.com/hiking-tours-in-penang.html

Hiking tours in Penang around the Botanical Gardens including a hike to Penang Hill

23/12/2012

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07/12/2012

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Area Balik Pulau, have you been here?

26/09/2012

http://www.penangheritagecity.com/bujang-valley.html

Bujang Valley, Candi Bukit Batu Pahat, a historic complex just north of Alor Setar

30/04/2012

http://www.penangheritagecity.com/malay-customs.html

Malay customs are practised in Penang and other states in Malaysia somewhat differ from place to place. There are some common aspects that cover rituals throughout their lives

29/04/2012

Photos by Nazlina Hussin

28/04/2012

Museums and art galleries in Penang http://www.penangheritagecity.com/museums-and-art-galleries.html

Museums and art galleries in Penang. Here is a comprehensive list. Spend time to visit them all.

26/04/2012

One of those heritage sites not many visit but still worth the time spending .... http://www.penangheritagecity.com/clan-jetty.html

The Clan Jetty - Chew Jetty is part of Penang heritage trail.

25/04/2012

More about Admiral Cheng Ho ... http://www.penangheritagecity.com/admiral-cheng-ho-man-in-the-pastdivinity-in-the-present.html

Ask any fisher folk living around Batu Maung area who's Admiral Cheng Ho, none would know..but if you ask who's Sam Poh Kong, they've got a lot to tell

22/04/2012

Have you been here? What do you think? Good or bad? http://www.penangheritagecity.com/meromictic-lake.html

Meromictic lake at Penang National Park is a natural but weird phenomenon. Two layers of different kinds of water do not mix!

21/04/2012

A school project .... http://www.penangheritagecity.com/influential-muslim-leaders.html

Influential Muslim leaders who shaped Penang in its early history. This report was prepared by a 13 year old for his school project on history.

20/04/2012

This is one of my favorite heritage hotels in Penang. It's wonderfully restored and has proper management with love for the heritage of the building. Great hotel and worth your money to stay here. http://www.penangheritagecity.com/heritage-boutique-hotel-in-george-town.html

Heritage Boutique Hotel in George Town - Yeng Keng Hotel at Chulia Street.

17/04/2012

http://www.penangheritagecity.com/street-processions-in-penang.html

Street Processions in Penang are held for many types of events. They are a visual feast with a great atmosphere.

16/04/2012

http://www.penangheritagecity.com/religious-festivals.html

Religious festivals in Penang are plenty. Everyone joins in regardless their beliefs, races or religions

14/04/2012

It seems the heritage buildings in Penang are literally everywhere ..http://www.penangheritagecity.com/heritage-buildings-penang.html

Heritage buildings Penang are part of the reason why George Town has a lot of old world charm.

18/03/2012

Becaks (rickshaws if you want) are used for everything

18/03/2012

The Yeng Keng Hotel... a really good restored place...

08/01/2012

Museums and art galleries in Penang. Here is a comprehensive list. Spend time to visit them all.

06/01/2012

Baba and Nyonya Culture in Penang is different from other places. The peranakan Cina here have their own blend of lifestyle.

05/01/2012

Malay customs are practised in Penang and other states in Malaysia somewhat differ from place to place. There are some common aspects that cover rituals throughout their lives

27/09/2011

Penang Passion is about food, food stories, recipes and Penang... it's now already 2 years the single best selling book in the Penang Cooking Class

Penang Passion Book Review. At a mere RM80 per copy for a hardcover, it is a steal!

26/09/2011

Prof Dato Anwar Fazal and Mr. Chow Kon Yeow (representative of the Penang State government)opened Nazlina Spice Station, base of Penang Cooking Class.

Heritage City Blog is a Penang blog about Penang, it's heritage and history and offers you updates about the penang heritage website.

17/08/2011

11 Adults and 1 six year old.. made good food at Lone Pine.. after a wet market tour at Teluk Bahang.

08/08/2011

I attended a lecture by Janet Pillai who chronicled her trials and tribulations restoring a 200 year old shop house at Toh Aka Lane in George Town. Hats off to her for pulling this off!

18/07/2011

This is a tale from my late granny,about her dad. She was the first daughter of Chee Wor Lok, a well known community leader who hailed from Toi San, Canton,

18/07/2011

Yup, that's how a true blue anak Penang would pronounce teh tarik..all the 'ri's in Bahasa Baku would be 'gh' in Penang,and most parts of the northern