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Jumat, 20 Februari 2009

My CNY Penang Trip, 2009

Summary for my Penang Chinese New Year Trip.

The common topic :-
Among friends and especially at the coffee shop, the most common topic I heard was :-
1) Economy downturn.
- "I heard that factory gonna close down already!"
- "Mr A and Mr B had been retrenched!"
- "That factory going to close and swift to Butterworth"

2) Traffic Congestion.
- "Wah! Penang Town area jam like nobody business!"
- "The Penang Bridge Toll long queue for 5km!"

I heard the same topics repeat and repeat again at everywhere....

The most excited moment I had :-
1) Visit Penang Hill after 25 years!
2) Stayed at one of my favorite hotel - 1926 Heritage Hotel
3) Met my old friend at Penang - Bob, Khoo & Lance.

The local foods I had at Penang :-
1) Penang Jawa Mee (Noodle)
2) Penang Ice Kacang
3) Penang Dry Curry Mee (Noodle)
4) Penang Char Kuey Tiaw (Fried rice noodle)

The Worst Jawa Mee I ever had before!

Ice Kacang with Ice Cream!

The above Jawa Mee & Ice Kacang were sell at the same kopitam (Coffeeshop). Located at Jalan Teratai of Jalan Raja Uda, Butterworth. (N5°26.317' E100°23.200')

Penang Dry Curry Mee (Noodle)

Jawa Mee again! It's GOOD this time! :)

The above Jawa Mee & Dry Curry Mee were selling at one of the coffee shop at Chai Leng Park. It's located at the junction of Jalan Kurau and Lebuh Kurau 3. (N5°23.110' E100°23.581')

Penang Char Kuey Tiaw

I had Char Kuey Tiaw many times! Most of them were equally good!
I even taste the Famous Malay Char Kuey Tiaw at Sungai Dua, Butterworth. It's GOOD! They can fried it so delicious!

The Famous Sungai Dua Char Kuey Tiaw. (N5°26.802' E100°25.286')

But I cannot understand how can I MISS the Penang Assam Laksa??!! I really missed it this time.....

The most upset moment I had :-
1) Forgot to eat Penang Assam Laksa! (I cannot forgive myself!)

The Unforgettable memory I had :-

Holiday with my family!!

Penang Trip - Chinese New Year 2009 :-
* Dengkil R & R (RSA) Area - Selangor
* Sing Tat Garden Hawker Center, Butterworth
* Blossom Seafood Steamboat at Auto City, Butterworth
* The Nine Emperor Gods Temple (九皇大帝) at Jalan Raja Uda, Butterworth
* Long House Seafood Restaurant, Batu Kawan - Butterworth
* Auto City of Juru - Butterworth
* 1926 Heritage Hotel at Burmah Road, Penang
* Funicular Train Station at Penang Hill, Ayer Itam - Penang
* Top of Penang Hill (Flagstaff Hill), Penang
* David Brown's Restaurant, Penang Hill - Penang
* Bellevue Hotel at Penang Hill, Penang
* Famous Tau Sar Pneah of Penang

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Selasa, 17 Februari 2009

Famous Tau Sar Pneah of Penang

Penang is famous with this "Tau Sar Pneah" (Green Bean Paste Pastry) a.k.a. Tambun Biscuit. There are three shops selling this unique food around this area - Ghee Hiang, Him Heang and Dragon Ball (Correct me if I'm wrong).

The Ghee Hiang (200 meters away towards town area from Him Heang) and Him Heang (exactly opposite) shops are just opposite of the 1926 Heritage Hotel. Before we leave Penang, we bought some of the Tau Sar Pneah from this two shops. I prefer the taste of Ghee Hiang than Him Heang.

"Ghee Hiang brand was started since 1856....it's been a tradition."

Below is some pictures of the shop and the "Tau Sar Pneah".

Ghee Hiang Shop (N5°25.391' E100°19.335')

Ghee Hiang Tau Sar Pneah (a.k.a. Tambun Biscuit)

Him Heang Shop (N5°25.443' E100°19.279')

If you happen in Penang, please give a try! You won't regret!

Burmah Road of Penang is one of the busy road. As you can see the traffic condition during Chinese New Year.

After we checked out from the Hotel, we drive to Butterworth for our lunch. I choose this Kim San Kopitiam (N5°24.851' E100°23.083') at Taman Bagan just to have the Jawa Mee (Noodle). But too bad, the stall had change the ownership...and the taste of the noodle is not as good as before....disappointed!!

Once everyone filled up their stomach, we heading back to Johor....
Bye Penang!

Penang Trip - Chinese New Year 2009 :-
* Dengkil R & R (RSA) Area - Selangor
* Sing Tat Garden Hawker Center, Butterworth
* Blossom Seafood Steamboat at Auto City, Butterworth
* The Nine Emperor Gods Temple (九皇大帝) at Jalan Raja Uda, Butterworth
* Long House Seafood Restaurant, Batu Kawan - Butterworth
* Auto City of Juru - Butterworth
* 1926 Heritage Hotel at Burmah Road, Penang
* Funicular Train Station at Penang Hill, Ayer Itam - Penang
* Top of Penang Hill (Flagstaff Hill), Penang
* David Brown's Restaurant, Penang Hill - Penang
* Bellevue Hotel at Penang Hill, Penang
* My CNY Penang Trip

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Senin, 16 Februari 2009

Bellevue Hotel at Penang Hill, Penang

Bellevue Hotel (N5°25.548' E100°16.146')

This hotel is located close to the Top Station of Penang Hill. And it's also the only landmark I can remember after 25 years! :) I remember the plant in front of the Hotel was a water fountain before...

There's a mini bird park located just before the Hotel.
It's really well maintain and I love this old building very much.

Once you enter from the main entrance, the Reception Counter just on the right. You will pass through the corridor for the rooms and reach the Restaurant.

And also the outdoor session.
As foongpc said, he was experienced green snake crawling on top while having his break here! Haha! What a scene!

At the back of the restaurant, you can have a very nice view of Georgetown. Usually peoples will having their function or gathering over here. (picture below)

Bellevue Hotel
Tel : +604-8299500 / 9600
Fax : +604-8292052
Email : mypenbell@yahoo.com

Room rate :-
Single bed - MYR150.00 (Weekday), MYR180.00 (Weekend)
Twin beds - MYR180.00 (Weekday), MYR220.00 (Weekend)
Extra bed - MYR40.00 nett
TV Rental - MYR10.00 nett Will you watch TV on the hill? :)

4WD vehicle transport can be arrange for 2 way. (6 persom max. per vehicle)
From Botanical Garden - MYR80.00 nett
From Georgetown - MYR120.00 nett
From Air Itam - MYR140.00 nett
From Penang Airport - MYR170.00 nett

According to the rates above, I believe the closer way to Penang Hill is from Botanical Garden...

After visiting the Hotel, the time was almost 7.30pm. And it's getting dark, but there were still many tourists around just because of the Beautiful Night View of Penang.

Night view of Georgetown and the Penang Bridge.

This is the ONLY tree I can remember...25 years ago...:)

At that time, our stomach already transmit the signal to us (It's dinner time!). So we just have say Bye-Bye to Penang Hill.....See you again in the coming future! I LOVE THIS PLACE VERY MUCH!
The queue at the station surprised me!

After 15 minutes waiting, the train finally came and it's time to wave to Penang Hill!

I like this moment...when the train pass through the tunnel during night time.

I also spotted this group of young guys (next cabin) don't know how to respect the elders for giving them a seat! What the world had become! The old lady even holding her baby! OMG!!

That's end our trip to Penang Hill.

Penang Trip - Chinese New Year 2009 :-
* Dengkil R & R (RSA) Area - Selangor
* Sing Tat Garden Hawker Center, Butterworth
* Blossom Seafood Steamboat at Auto City, Butterworth
* The Nine Emperor Gods Temple (九皇大帝) at Jalan Raja Uda, Butterworth
* Long House Seafood Restaurant, Batu Kawan - Butterworth
* Auto City of Juru - Butterworth
* 1926 Heritage Hotel at Burmah Road, Penang
* Funicular Train Station at Penang Hill, Ayer Itam - Penang
* Top of Penang Hill (Flagstaff Hill), Penang
* David Brown's Restaurant, Penang Hill - Penang
* Famous Tau Sar Pneah of Penang
* My CNY Penang Trip

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Minggu, 15 Februari 2009

David Brown's Restaurant, Penang Hill - Penang

David Brown's Restaurant is located at the Strawberry Hill of Penang Hill (N5°25.457' E100°16.183') It's hill upon a hill....

"It is believed that Captain Francis Light originally leveled the slope of this hill expressedly for the planting of strawberries. Visitors or tourists disembarking at the upper station of Penang Hill's funicular railway can see the entrance to David Brown's on Strawberry Hill along the road just minutes' walk away from the station."

We were attracted by the location where it's obviously appear in front of us!

The entrance of David Brown's Restaurant

The customers of the Restaurant will not disturb by the public, because you cannot just walk around at the area. Therefore, we decided to had our tea break over here.

You need to climb up the brick staircase....and....

The Beautiful gate of the Restaurant was open for us...

We were surround by the beautiful plants and flowers at that time!

The waiters are waiting and welcome us after the gate.

"This is an quintessential British colonial Restaurant and Tea Terraces. There's a small well-manicured garden in front of the restaurant and the Lily pond was just in the middle which is enhance the beauty of the restaurant."

Initially I found this table which we can enjoy the view of Georgetown but it's too hot under the sun...

I think to myself, there will be no other enjoyment rather than having a Ice Cold Beer in this calm and relax environment!

So I grab a glass of Carlsberg and Lau had the Guinness Stout.
Beside that. we also ordered the 'Smokehouse Cream Tea set' which comes with scones, fruitcake and tea. And one orange juice....

We changed to this table where's much cooler than that table under the sun and I can snap this photo (below) for unforgettable memories...

Kids were happy running around the area...
I also take some photos inside the colonial building which furnished with comfortable old world furnishing of a past elegance.

The counter of the Restaurant.

I did request to visit the 1st floor of the Restaurant, but the waiter answer firmly "No".

Before we leave this beautiful place, I just can't resist to snap a few photos of the washroom too! Haha!

The corridor to the washroom.

The antique of the Male washroom.

The damage of the Tea Break : MYR99.00.
The cost of having a break at the 720 meter Altitude. :)

I thought it's a best place for blogging here, but too bad...it's only 2G available...

Penang Trip - Chinese New Year 2009 :-
* Dengkil R & R (RSA) Area - Selangor
* Sing Tat Garden Hawker Center, Butterworth
* Blossom Seafood Steamboat at Auto City, Butterworth
* The Nine Emperor Gods Temple (九皇大帝) at Jalan Raja Uda, Butterworth
* Long House Seafood Restaurant, Batu Kawan - Butterworth
* Auto City of Juru - Butterworth
* 1926 Heritage Hotel at Burmah Road, Penang
* Funicular Train Station at Penang Hill, Ayer Itam - Penang
* Top of Penang Hill (Flagstaff Hill), Penang
* Bellevue Hotel at Penang Hill, Penang
* Famous Tau Sar Pneah of Penang
* My CNY Penang Trip

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Rabu, 11 Februari 2009

Top of Penang Hill (Flagstaff Hill), Penang

After almost 25 minutes, we reached the Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera) of Penang!
The convenient shop just wanna close shop when were there, it's 5.30pm.

Convenient Shop

Once we walked out from the Train Station, the Breathtaking view appear in front of us!
Penang Bridge, Komtar of Penang, and others....

Magnificent view of Georgetown, Penang.

KOMTAR of Penang

It was so Beautiful! I was standing here for more than 15 minutes to admiring the scenic view...

Tourists are everywhere...

The weather was just nice and the temperature was between 20°C - 22°C. It is the coolest place in Penang Island.
Along the way, there are many stalls selling souvenirs...

Surprisingly this monkey wanna tell us that we are standing at the Altitude of 720 meter.

I miss this type of stall very much! (picture below) We used to call it - The "Kacang Puteh" stall...

I never see even one at Johor Bahru area...But it's hot if you take too much! :)
Behind the stall, it's a small size of food court and also some shops selling souvenirs.

We missed the Snake Show and the Fire Show which shows on only on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday....beside the stage, you will witness the First Funicular Train of Penang Hill.