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		<title>PODCAST 13/23: La casa Peranakan di Penang</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Gennaro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2023 17:21:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Clicca QUI per ascoltare il PODCAST in italiano sulla Casa Peranakan di Penang. Durante una ricerca Internet sui siti culturali di Penang in Malesia, ho scoperto l&#8217;incredibile Penang Peranakan Mansion, la tipica dimora dei ricchi nati nello stretto di Malacca circa un secolo fa, ricreata per offrire uno sguardo al loro lussuoso stile di vita e alle loro usanze e tradizioni. I nati nello stretto (noti anche come i Peranakan) sono stati l&#8217;elite privilegiata dell&#8217;arcipelago malese per mezzo millennio, discendenti da matrimoni tra mercanti stranieri e donne locali nell&#8217;arcipelago malese &#8211; Malesia, Indonesia e Thailandia &#8211; formando una razza unica con una distintiva identità culturale propria. &#160; Seguici su PERCORSI DI VIAGGIO, i podcast di chi ama viaggiare! &#160;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/podcast-13-la-casa-peranakan-di-penang/">PODCAST 13/23: La casa Peranakan di Penang</a> appeared first on <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/">Asian Itinerary</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/31AkTtF06WeItPcwvACNrA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clicca QUI per ascoltare il <strong>POD</strong><strong>CAST</strong> in italiano sulla Casa Peranakan di Penang.</a></h1>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Durante una ricerca Internet sui siti culturali di <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/malesia/penang-malesia/"><strong>Penang</strong></a> in <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/malesia/"><strong>Malesia</strong></a>, ho scoperto l&#8217;incredibile <strong>Penang Peranakan Mansion</strong>, la tipica dimora dei ricchi nati nello stretto di <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/malesia/malacca-it/"><strong>Malacca</strong></a> circa un secolo fa, ricreata per offrire uno sguardo al loro lussuoso stile di vita e alle loro usanze e tradizioni. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">I nati nello stretto (noti anche come i <em>Peranakan</em>) sono stati l&#8217;elite privilegiata dell&#8217;arcipelago malese per mezzo millennio, discendenti da matrimoni tra mercanti stranieri e donne locali nell&#8217;arcipelago malese &#8211; <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/malesia/"><strong>Malesia</strong></a>, <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/tag/indonesia-it/"><strong>Indonesia</strong></a> e <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/thailandia/"><strong>Thailandia</strong></a> &#8211; formando una razza unica con una distintiva identità culturale propria.</span></p>
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<h2 class="p1"><b>Seguici su </b><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5kJ0Gk4NNMN9VwUDyCOmh0"><b>PERCORSI DI VIAGGIO</b></a><b>, i podcast di chi ama viaggiare!</b></h2>
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		<title>La Peranakan Mansion di Penang</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Gennaro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:21:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Per la versione in ITALIANO sulla Peranakan Penang Mansion, ENTRARE NELL’ARTICOLO Durante una ricerca Internet sui siti culturali di Penang in Malesia, ho scoperto l&#8217;incredibile Penang Peranakan Mansion, la tipica dimora dei ricchi nati nello stretto di Malacca circa un secolo fa, ricreata per offrire uno sguardo al loro lussuoso stile di vita e alle loro usanze e tradizioni.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/la-peranakan-mansion-di-penang/">La Peranakan Mansion di Penang</a> appeared first on <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/">Asian Itinerary</a>.</p>
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<h1>Per la versione in ITALIANO sulla Peranakan <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/malesia/penang-malesia/"><strong>Penang</strong></a> Mansion, <a href="https://percorsidiviaggio.com/la-peranakan-mansion-di-penang/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ENTRARE NELL’ARTICOLO</a></h1>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Durante una ricerca Internet sui siti culturali di <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/malesia/penang-malesia/"><strong>Penang</strong></a> in <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/malesia/"><strong>Malesia</strong></a>, ho scoperto l&#8217;incredibile <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/malesia/penang-malesia/"><strong>Penang</strong></a> <strong>Peranakan Mansion</strong>, la tipica dimora dei ricchi nati nello stretto di <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/malesia/malacca-it/"><strong>Malacca</strong></a> circa un secolo fa, ricreata per offrire uno sguardo al loro lussuoso stile di vita e alle loro usanze e tradizioni. </span></p>
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		<title>L&#8217;EASTERN &#038; ORIENTAL EXPRESS torna sui binari</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Gennaro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 11:09:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="150" height="150" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/4308_Low-resolution-72dpi-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/4308_Low-resolution-72dpi-150x150.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/4308_Low-resolution-72dpi-75x75.jpg 75w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/4308_Low-resolution-72dpi-24x24.jpg 24w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/4308_Low-resolution-72dpi-48x48.jpg 48w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/4308_Low-resolution-72dpi-96x96.jpg 96w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/4308_Low-resolution-72dpi-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></div>
<p>Per la versione in ITALIANO sull&#8217;Easten &#38; Oriental Express, ENTRARE NELL’ARTICOLO Dopo una lunga pausa, l&#8217;Eastern &#38; Oriental Express è orgoglioso di annunciare il tanto atteso ritorno sui binari del Sud-est asiatico nel febbraio 2024. Pensati per vivere una nuova avventura in movimento nel Sud-est asiatico, il treno lancerà due nuovi viaggi stagionali in partenza da Singapore, e attraverserà i mutevoli paesaggi e le vibranti città della Malesia. I 15 iconici vagoni verdi scuri del treno partiranno dalla stazione di Woodlands a Singapore, passando per destinazioni come Penang, Langkawi e, per la prima volta, dal Parco Nazionale di Taman Negara, prima di fare ritorno a Singapore.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/leastern-oriental-express-torna-sui-binari/">L&#8217;EASTERN &#038; ORIENTAL EXPRESS torna sui binari</a> appeared first on <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/">Asian Itinerary</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img width="150" height="150" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/4308_Low-resolution-72dpi-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/4308_Low-resolution-72dpi-150x150.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/4308_Low-resolution-72dpi-75x75.jpg 75w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/4308_Low-resolution-72dpi-24x24.jpg 24w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/4308_Low-resolution-72dpi-48x48.jpg 48w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/4308_Low-resolution-72dpi-96x96.jpg 96w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/4308_Low-resolution-72dpi-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></div><h1>Per la versione in ITALIANO sull&#8217;Easten &amp; Oriental Express, <a href="https://percorsidiviaggio.com/leastern-oriental-express-torna-sui-binari/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ENTRARE NELL’ARTICOLO</a></h1>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Dopo una lunga pausa, l&#8217;<strong>Eastern &amp; Oriental Express</strong> è orgoglioso di annunciare il tanto atteso ritorno sui binari del Sud-est asiatico nel febbraio 2024. Pensati per vivere una nuova avventura in movimento nel <strong>Sud-est asiatico</strong>, il treno lancerà due nuovi viaggi stagionali in partenza da <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/singapore-it/"><strong>Singapore</strong></a>, e attraverserà i mutevoli paesaggi e le vibranti città della <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/malesia/"><strong>Malesia</strong></a>. I 15 iconici vagoni verdi scuri del treno partiranno dalla stazione di Woodlands a <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/singapore-it/"><strong>Singapore</strong></a>, passando per destinazioni come <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/malesia/penang-malesia/"><strong>Penang</strong></a>, <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/malesia/langkawi-it/"><strong>Langkawi</strong></a> e, per la prima volta, dal <strong>Parco Nazionale di Taman Negara</strong>, prima di fare ritorno a Singapore.</span></p>
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		<title>Origine delle case Sino-Portoghesi</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Pluto]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 20:32:50 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Per la versione in ITALIANO sulle case Sino-Portoghesi, ENTRARE NELL’ARTICOLO</p>
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		<title>Penang Peranakan Mansion</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Gennaro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2017 13:51:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>È stato durante una ricerca sui siti culturali di Penang che ho scoperto l&#8217;incredibile Pinang Peranakan Mansion, la casa di un ricco Straits Born (i cinesi nati nello stretto di Melacca) datata un secolo fa, ricreata per offrire una visione del loro stile di vita opulento e delle loro molteplici abitudini e tradizioni. Gli Straits Born (conosciuti anche come Peranakan) sono stati l&#8217;élite privilegiata dell&#8217;arcipelago malese per mezzo millennio e discendono dai matrimoni tra commercianti stranieri e donne locali dell&#8217;arcipelago malese &#8211; Malesia, Indonesia e Thailandia &#8211; formando una razza unica con identità culturali che li distinguevano. I Peranakan comprendono la comunità più conosciuta dei Baba (uomini) e delle Nyonya (donne) in Malesia e nel Sud-Est asiatico, comunità che principalmente fiorirono a Melacca e Penang (Malesia), Phuket (Thailandia) e Singapore. Ognuna di queste comunità, nonostante le loro dimensioni relativamente piccole, ha contribuito alla diversità della regione, e ciò comprende la propria fusione in un mix unico di elaborate abitudini, tradizioni e discorsi, cucina, abbigliamento, gioielleria e architettura &#8211; e tutti questi campi possiedono diversi elementi interculturali apprezzabili. Una complessità stravagante che è stata denominata Eredità Peranakan (Peranakan Heritage), che oggi rimane alquanto nascosta all&#8217;interno di queste comunità. Uno dei modi migliori per approfondire le vestigia di questa cultura è una visita alla Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Di proprietà di un non-Baba che colleziona oggettistica Peranakan, questa residenza, importante eredità culturale di Penang, ci mostra un design ed un&#8217;architettura a dir poco eclettici. Costruita alla fine del XIX secolo da una delle più famose personalità della storia locale, questa casa era una volta residenza e ufficio di Kapitan Chung Keng Kwee. La Peranakan Mansion è una casa-cortile in stile cinese molto simile ad una tipica ed eclettica mansione di stile Baba, e comprende pannelli scolpiti di legno cinese, mattonelle inglesi e balaustre in ferro scozzese. Dopo aver sopravvissuto a molti decenni di trascuratezza e decadenza, il palazzo è finalmente stato restaurato alla sua antica gloria di casa imponente e presenta oltre 1.000 pezzi di oggetti d&#8217;antiquariato ed espone vario collezionismo dell&#8217;epoca. Sono stato fortunato ad avere come guida Lillian Ton, curatrice del museo. Lillian ha già pubblicato due libri sul patrimonio dei Peranakan e sta lavorando su un terzo che tratta dei gioielli cinesi di quell&#8217;epoca. Lei, come la maggior parte di Nyonya e Baba, rintraccia le sue radici a cinque generazioni fa e ha recentemente scoperto di essere di origini tailandesi: i suoi antenati adoravano infatti divinità tailandesi e andavano in trance come fanno i cinesi-tai durante il nuovo anno cinese. Lillian è una superba guida che mette tantissima passione al suo lavoro, arrivando pure a raccontarmi storie che altri visitatori non solitamente hanno la fortuna di ascoltare. Il viso di Lillian brilla mentre, in un inglese accademico &#8211; suo padre è stato educato in Inghilterra &#8211; mi racconta delle credenze antiche su buona e cattiva sorte, dei matrimoni Peranakan che duravano 12 giorni e 12 notti, mi descrive gli abiti ricamati di sposi e spose, mi racconta di fantasmi e di zombie, e mi spiega le caratteristiche delle tende e dei ricami. Era così piacevole sentire parlare dei Nyonya e dei Baba che viaggiavano alla ricerca di un principe che avrebbe dovuto essere ucciso prima che potesse ereditare un trono, mentre salivamo scalinate con balaustre in ghisa di Glasgow forgiati con disegni di gigli araldici, ed entravamo in ambienti incredibili come la hall principale, riccamente decorata con mobili in teak in stile europeo, figure in ceramica vittoriana e centrotavola di vetro, o nella sala principale, tipicamente separata dal resto della casa da uno schermo in legno ornamentale intagliato tipico delle case cinesi degli Straits Born. Abbiamo camminato su piastrelle Cinesi, in stanze costruite su colonne Scozzesi. I popoli Peranakan hanno mescolato ogni genere di tradizioni, vestiti e modi di vivere, utilizzando oggetti e decorazioni provenienti dall&#8217;Europa e da qualsiasi altro luogo, amalgamandole con le proprie. I loro set da cena comprendevano tovaglie irlandesi, e porcellane, vetro e argenteria tutti importati dall&#8217;Europa. La Peranakan Mansion contiene vasi birmani della Regina d’Inghilterra, accessori provenienti da dinastie cinesi e di epoca vittoriana, e persino alcune influenze arabe, in quanto i popoli Peranakan facevano uso di questi oggetti senza sentirsi minacciati dall&#8217;influenza musulmana. Di fatto, gli Straits Born mischiavano pure le religioni, unendo il loro taoismo con il buddismo e col cristianesimo. Il nome originale della Peranakan Mansion era Hai Kee Chan (la casa che ricorda il mare, in lingua Hokkien) e il suo proprietario originale era Kaptitan Chung Keng Kwee, l&#8217;uomo più ricco di Penang alla fine del XIX secolo. Kaptitan Chung era un uomo potente che controllava tutti gli sporchi affari dell&#8217;epoca: la prostituzione, il gioco d&#8217;azzardo e l&#8217;estrazione dello stagno tra molti. Si ritiene che la casa sia stata il primo casinò creato da donne, che avrebbero giocato a carte e a domino &#8211; c&#8217;è un chiaro esempio di un tavolo di domino presso il museo. Ovviamente venivano spesso arrestate e condannate a diversi livelli di punizioni dalla polizia locale. Lillian mi ha pure portato attraverso un corridoio nascosto per raggiungere il tempio privato di Kaptitan Chung, dove la sua statua è esposta. Questo tempio era apparentemente usato come area d’intrattenimento da Kapitan Chung, come dimostrato dal &#8220;teatro intagliato&#8221; sulle mura del tempio. Non conteneva divinità ma solo fantasmi, vampiri e zombie sfacciati che “balzavano attraverso l’alta soglia del portone del tempio in piccoli salti, scherzando e rubando la buona fortuna del Kapitan”. Ho amato molto queste storielle. &#160; Dopo decenni di negligenza, la Peranakan Mansion è stata acquistata nel 2000 e ampiamente restaurata e riportata alla sua ex-gloria da parte del suo nuovo proprietario, che l’ha trasformata in un museo inaugurato nel 2004. Questa mansione mi ha regalato sensazioni incredibile, e una chiara visione di come sarebbe stato vivere in quell&#8217;epoca. Per informazioni più dettagliate sulle comunità degli Straits Born, seguite i documentari dello storico e antropologo Julian Davison. Ringrazio la Peranakan Mansion per avermi permesso di scoprire un patrimonio culturale sul quale non ero molto informato, e un...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img width="150" height="150" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Peranakan-Mansion-outside-courtyard-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Peranakan-Mansion-outside-courtyard-150x150.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Peranakan-Mansion-outside-courtyard-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></div><p>È stato durante una ricerca sui siti culturali di <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/malesia/penang-malesia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Penang</strong></a> che ho scoperto l&#8217;incredibile <strong>Pinang Peranakan Mansion</strong>, la casa di un ricco Straits Born (i cinesi nati nello stretto di Melacca) datata un secolo fa, ricreata per offrire una visione del loro stile di vita opulento e delle loro molteplici abitudini e tradizioni.</p>
<div id="attachment_29033" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/The-jewelery-section-2-300x300.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[29040]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-29033" class="size-medium wp-image-29033" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/The-jewelery-section-2-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/The-jewelery-section-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/The-jewelery-section-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/The-jewelery-section-2.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/The-jewelery-section-2-369x369.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/The-jewelery-section-2-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-29033" class="wp-caption-text">The jewelery section</p></div>
<p>Gli <strong>Straits Born</strong> (conosciuti anche come <strong>Peranakan</strong>) sono stati l&#8217;élite privilegiata dell&#8217;arcipelago malese per mezzo millennio e discendono dai matrimoni tra commercianti stranieri e donne locali dell&#8217;arcipelago malese &#8211; Malesia, Indonesia e Thailandia &#8211; formando una razza unica con identità culturali che li distinguevano.</p>
<p>I <strong>Peranakan</strong> comprendono la comunità più conosciuta dei <strong>Baba</strong> (uomini) e delle <strong>Nyonya</strong> (donne) in <strong>Malesia</strong> e nel <strong>Sud-Est asiatico</strong>, comunità che principalmente fiorirono a <strong>Melacca</strong> e <strong>Penang</strong> (<strong>Malesia</strong>), <strong>Phuket</strong> (<strong>Thailandia</strong>) e <strong>Singapore</strong>.</p>
<div id="attachment_29026" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Main-hall-at-Peranakan-Mansion-300x200.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[29040]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-29026" class="size-medium wp-image-29026" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Main-hall-at-Peranakan-Mansion-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Main-hall-at-Peranakan-Mansion-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Main-hall-at-Peranakan-Mansion-768x512.jpg 768w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Main-hall-at-Peranakan-Mansion-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Main-hall-at-Peranakan-Mansion-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Main-hall-at-Peranakan-Mansion-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Main-hall-at-Peranakan-Mansion-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Main-hall-at-Peranakan-Mansion-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Main-hall-at-Peranakan-Mansion-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Main-hall-at-Peranakan-Mansion.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-29026" class="wp-caption-text">Main hall at Peranakan Mansion</p></div>
<p>Ognuna di queste comunità, nonostante le loro dimensioni relativamente piccole, ha contribuito alla diversità della regione, e ciò comprende la propria fusione in un mix unico di elaborate abitudini, tradizioni e discorsi, cucina, abbigliamento, gioielleria e architettura &#8211; e tutti questi campi possiedono diversi elementi interculturali apprezzabili. Una complessità stravagante che è stata denominata Eredità Peranakan (Peranakan Heritage), che oggi rimane alquanto nascosta all&#8217;interno di queste comunità.</p>
<p>Uno dei modi migliori per approfondire le vestigia di questa cultura è una visita alla <strong>Pinang Peranakan Mansion</strong>. Di proprietà di un non-Baba che colleziona oggettistica <strong>Peranakan</strong>, questa residenza, importante eredità culturale di <strong>Penang</strong>, ci mostra un design ed un&#8217;architettura a dir poco eclettici. Costruita alla fine del XIX secolo da una delle più famose personalità della storia locale, questa casa era una volta residenza e ufficio di <strong>Kapitan Chung Keng Kwee</strong>.</p>
<div id="attachment_29035" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Upstairs-rooms-300x200.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[29040]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-29035" class="size-medium wp-image-29035" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Upstairs-rooms-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Upstairs-rooms-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Upstairs-rooms-768x512.jpg 768w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Upstairs-rooms-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Upstairs-rooms-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Upstairs-rooms-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Upstairs-rooms-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Upstairs-rooms-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Upstairs-rooms-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Upstairs-rooms.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-29035" class="wp-caption-text">Upstairs rooms</p></div>
<p>La <strong>Peranakan Mansion</strong> è una casa-cortile in stile cinese molto simile ad una tipica ed eclettica mansione di stile <strong>Baba</strong>, e comprende pannelli scolpiti di legno cinese, mattonelle inglesi e balaustre in ferro scozzese. Dopo aver sopravvissuto a molti decenni di trascuratezza e decadenza, il palazzo è finalmente stato restaurato alla sua antica gloria di casa imponente e presenta oltre 1.000 pezzi di oggetti d&#8217;antiquariato ed espone vario collezionismo dell&#8217;epoca.</p>
<div id="attachment_29018" style="width: 210px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/A-smiley-Jillian-at-the-Kapitan-private-temple-200x300.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[29040]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-29018" class="size-medium wp-image-29018" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/A-smiley-Jillian-at-the-Kapitan-private-temple-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/A-smiley-Jillian-at-the-Kapitan-private-temple-200x300.jpg 200w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/A-smiley-Jillian-at-the-Kapitan-private-temple-100x150.jpg 100w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/A-smiley-Jillian-at-the-Kapitan-private-temple-369x554.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/A-smiley-Jillian-at-the-Kapitan-private-temple.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-29018" class="wp-caption-text">A smiley Lillian at the Kapitan private temple</p></div>
<p>Sono stato fortunato ad avere come guida <strong>Lillian Ton</strong>, curatrice del museo. Lillian ha già pubblicato due libri sul patrimonio dei Peranakan e sta lavorando su un terzo che tratta dei gioielli cinesi di quell&#8217;epoca. Lei, come la maggior parte di <strong>Nyonya e Baba</strong>, rintraccia le sue radici a cinque generazioni fa e ha recentemente scoperto di essere di origini tailandesi: i suoi antenati adoravano infatti divinità tailandesi e andavano in trance come fanno i cinesi-tai durante il nuovo anno cinese.</p>
<p>Lillian è una superba guida che mette tantissima passione al suo lavoro, arrivando pure a raccontarmi storie che altri visitatori non solitamente hanno la fortuna di ascoltare. Il viso di Lillian brilla mentre, in un inglese accademico &#8211; suo padre è stato educato in Inghilterra &#8211; mi racconta delle credenze antiche su buona e cattiva sorte, dei matrimoni <strong>Peranakan</strong> che duravano 12 giorni e 12 notti, mi descrive gli abiti ricamati di sposi e spose, mi racconta di fantasmi e di zombie, e mi spiega le caratteristiche delle tende e dei ricami.</p>
<div id="attachment_29031" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Small-house-temple-300x200.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[29040]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-29031" class="size-medium wp-image-29031" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Small-house-temple-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Small-house-temple-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Small-house-temple-768x512.jpg 768w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Small-house-temple-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Small-house-temple-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Small-house-temple-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Small-house-temple-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Small-house-temple-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Small-house-temple-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Small-house-temple.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-29031" class="wp-caption-text">Small house temple</p></div>
<p>Era così piacevole sentire parlare dei <strong>Nyonya e dei Baba</strong> che viaggiavano alla ricerca di un principe che avrebbe dovuto essere ucciso prima che potesse ereditare un trono, mentre salivamo scalinate con balaustre in ghisa di Glasgow forgiati con disegni di gigli araldici, ed entravamo in ambienti incredibili come la hall principale, riccamente decorata con mobili in teak in stile europeo, figure in ceramica vittoriana e centrotavola di vetro, o nella sala principale, tipicamente separata dal resto della casa da uno schermo in legno ornamentale intagliato tipico delle case cinesi degli Straits Born.</p>
<div id="attachment_29028" style="width: 210px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/One-of-the-house-terraces-200x300.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[29040]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-29028" class="size-medium wp-image-29028" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/One-of-the-house-terraces-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/One-of-the-house-terraces-200x300.jpg 200w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/One-of-the-house-terraces-100x150.jpg 100w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/One-of-the-house-terraces-369x554.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/One-of-the-house-terraces.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-29028" class="wp-caption-text">One of the house airy terraces</p></div>
<p>Abbiamo camminato su piastrelle Cinesi, in stanze costruite su colonne Scozzesi. I popoli <strong>Peranakan</strong> hanno mescolato ogni genere di tradizioni, vestiti e modi di vivere, utilizzando oggetti e decorazioni provenienti dall&#8217;Europa e da qualsiasi altro luogo, amalgamandole con le proprie. I loro set da cena comprendevano tovaglie irlandesi, e porcellane, vetro e argenteria tutti importati dall&#8217;Europa.</p>
<p>La <strong>Peranakan Mansion</strong> contiene vasi birmani della Regina d’Inghilterra, accessori provenienti da dinastie cinesi e di epoca vittoriana, e persino alcune influenze arabe, in quanto i popoli <strong>Peranakan</strong> facevano uso di questi oggetti senza sentirsi minacciati dall&#8217;influenza musulmana. Di fatto, gli <strong>Straits Born</strong> mischiavano pure le religioni, unendo il loro taoismo con il buddismo e col cristianesimo.</p>
<div id="attachment_29027" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Newly-wedded-room-300x200.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[29040]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-29027" class="size-medium wp-image-29027" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Newly-wedded-room-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Newly-wedded-room-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Newly-wedded-room-768x512.jpg 768w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Newly-wedded-room-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Newly-wedded-room-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Newly-wedded-room-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Newly-wedded-room-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Newly-wedded-room-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Newly-wedded-room-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Newly-wedded-room.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-29027" class="wp-caption-text">Newly-wed bedroom</p></div>
<p>Il nome originale della <strong>Peranakan Mansion</strong> era Hai Kee Chan (la casa che ricorda il mare, in lingua Hokkien) e il suo proprietario originale era <strong>Kaptitan Chung Keng Kwee</strong>, l&#8217;uomo più ricco di <strong>Penang</strong> alla fine del XIX secolo. Kaptitan Chung era un uomo potente che controllava tutti gli sporchi affari dell&#8217;epoca: la prostituzione, il gioco d&#8217;azzardo e l&#8217;estrazione dello stagno tra molti. Si ritiene che la casa sia stata il primo casinò creato da donne, che avrebbero giocato a carte e a domino &#8211; c&#8217;è un chiaro esempio di un tavolo di domino presso il museo. Ovviamente venivano spesso arrestate e condannate a diversi livelli di punizioni dalla polizia locale.</p>
<div id="attachment_29024" style="width: 210px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Jillian-at-the-domino-table-200x300.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[29040]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-29024" class="size-medium wp-image-29024" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Jillian-at-the-domino-table-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Jillian-at-the-domino-table-200x300.jpg 200w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Jillian-at-the-domino-table-100x150.jpg 100w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Jillian-at-the-domino-table-369x554.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Jillian-at-the-domino-table.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-29024" class="wp-caption-text">Lillian at the domino table</p></div>
<p>Lillian mi ha pure portato attraverso un corridoio nascosto per raggiungere il tempio privato di Kaptitan Chung, dove la sua statua è esposta. Questo tempio era apparentemente usato come area d’intrattenimento da Kapitan Chung, come dimostrato dal &#8220;teatro intagliato&#8221; sulle mura del tempio. Non conteneva divinità ma solo fantasmi, vampiri e zombie sfacciati che “balzavano attraverso l’alta soglia del portone del tempio in piccoli salti, scherzando e rubando la buona fortuna del Kapitan”. Ho amato molto queste storielle.</p>
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<p>Dopo decenni di negligenza, la <strong>Peranakan Mansion</strong> è stata acquistata nel 2000 e ampiamente restaurata e riportata alla sua ex-gloria da parte del suo nuovo proprietario, che l’ha trasformata in un museo inaugurato nel 2004. Questa mansione mi ha regalato sensazioni incredibile, e una chiara visione di come sarebbe stato vivere in quell&#8217;epoca. Per informazioni più dettagliate sulle comunità degli <strong>Straits Born</strong>, seguite i documentari dello storico e antropologo Julian Davison.</p>
<div id="attachment_29029" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Patio-inside-Kapitan-private-temple-300x200.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[29040]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-29029" class="size-medium wp-image-29029" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Patio-inside-Kapitan-private-temple-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Patio-inside-Kapitan-private-temple-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Patio-inside-Kapitan-private-temple-768x512.jpg 768w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Patio-inside-Kapitan-private-temple-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Patio-inside-Kapitan-private-temple-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Patio-inside-Kapitan-private-temple-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Patio-inside-Kapitan-private-temple-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Patio-inside-Kapitan-private-temple-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Patio-inside-Kapitan-private-temple-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Patio-inside-Kapitan-private-temple.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-29029" class="wp-caption-text">Patio inside Kapitan private temple</p></div>
<p>Ringrazio la <strong>Peranakan Mansion</strong> per avermi permesso di scoprire un patrimonio culturale sul quale non ero molto informato, e un ringraziamento speciale lo porgo a Lillian Tong per la sua straordinaria visione della cultura <strong>Nyonya e Baba</strong>.</p>
<p>La <strong>Pinang Peranakan Mansion</strong> è aperta tutti i giorni dalle 09.30 alle 17.00. Visite guidate gratuite sono disponibili solo previo accordo. Sconti vengono applicati a grandi gruppi e a scolaresche. Si consiglia di contattare il museo per organizzare escursioni guidate prima della visita. <a href="mailto:rmhbaba@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">rmhbaba@gmail.com</a></p>
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<p>È vietato scattare foto all&#8217;interno del museo.</p>
<p>Telefono: +60 4-2642929</p>
<p>Ingresso: Adulti: RM20 &#8211; Bambini: Gratuito</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:11:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>What is the real feeling of being &#8220;a world away&#8221;? I discovered that when I followed Eddie on an adventurous morning out to the agricultural district of Balik Pulau. I had been on the island of Penang, in Malaysia, for over a week, hovering between the Komtar area, the Clan Jetties and the Unesco heritage area of Georgetown, walking amongst people, driving along traffic, breathing smog and hearing voices and noises. I needed a break. Even at 7am, when Eddie picked me up from my hotel, Penang was business as usual: traffic jams, high rise buildings, people running towards somewhere… But then, after a scenic drive along a winding road, we crossed the hills, and what awaited me on Penang&#8216;s west side was a different island to the one I had previously known. A &#8216;new&#8217; dimension made of nature, peace, slow motion, one indeed that immediately felt more suitable, more humane. Once we finally arrived at the Audi Dream Farm, the Explore Balik Pulau docking station, I got to chose my bicycle. Do not expect a Merida or a Trek; their bikes have seen better times, but a weekly visit by a local mechanic ensures all essential features work: the brakes and the gears. Mind you, you mainly cycle along flat routes, so gears are not really needed. At 8am, Balik Pulau was still very much asleep, as the sun had not yet appeared from behind the hills. We started our cycling along a canal; we met a few cows &#8211; whose meat is used to cook Malaysia popular dish Rendang &#8211; farmers on foot and no-one else, before reaching a jetty where two villages, one Chinese one Malay, border each other, their villagers living side by side in respect for each other&#8217;s different traditions and beliefs. A couple of kilometers further, we visited a very neat and well-run goat farm that produces dairy products, its grounds filled with a number of fruit trees that include durian &#8211; the most famous produce of the area &#8211; jackfruit, starfruit, papaya and more. Behind, the towering hills are covered by fruit orchards all the way to their top. What an amazing area. I was really enjoying Eddie, this young laid-back chap of Hokkien Chinese origins who 5 years ago ditched a career as a chef and a job in the IT industry to live in close contact with local people, with animals and with nature. He is such a knowledgeable guy with a hearty laugh and he fed me with tons of information on several subjects. We stopped in the centre of the Chinese village to look at their traditional way of life, entered the local temple that hosts the Goddess of Sea and other deities, and browsed the local grocery store and a few local stalls. We then moved along a labyrinth of minor roads, pathways and alleys to discover traditional Malay houses with their well-manicured gardens in local Kampongs &#8211; villages in Malay language &#8211; where we were literally treated like pedestrians, before arriving at the nutmeg farm. There, the affable owner of third generation of nutmeg farmers gave me a full lecture on this spice that at some point was so precious it served as a currency. Next was a quaint little fishing village surrounded by the fish market where one can buy the catch of the day and by the mangrove forest, where we enjoyed looking at mudskippers doing their things, at the local small boats coming and going, at fishermen sorting out their catch and their nets or simply dozing off on their hammocks. We even sighted a couple of medium-sized monitor lizards! Marvellous. The 12 kilometre loop was closed when we finally reached back the starting point. We were lucky to pick a day that was cloudy, hence not so hot and not rainy either, the perfect day for cycling. The last thing left to do was to try their coffee and a delicious, home-made durian cake. Eddie was also so kind to take me on a guided visit of his Audi Dream Farm. What they are creating on a 2.5 hectares of land is simply amazing: they breed several of the world&#8217;s species of pigeons, they have huge aviaries full of what they call &#8216;love birds&#8217;, they keep ducks, chicken, deers (yes &#8211; all the way from India) and rabbits, they have huge ponds full of Tilapia fish, and they grow fully organic vegetables in a garden so neat it feels like paradise. Could I have asked for more? Surely not, but Eddie was not done yet. While driving back to Georgetown, he took the time to stop at a south-west area by the sea where I could see the whole west of the island, including the complete hill range; he then drove to rice paddy fields, and even stopped on the top of the hill for a panoramic view of the charming area of Balik Pulau, before sinking back to the Penang eastern world made of cars and cement. Balik Pulau literally means &#8216;the back of the island&#8217;. Well, after this tour with Eddie, to me it felt more like the front of the island. With the island experiencing a development boom, locals say this part of Penang is disappearing quickly. Visit it now before it changes. Balik Pulau Countryside Cycling Tour The cycling tour at Balik Pulau departs every afternoon, Saturday and Sunday mornings, and it is the best way to see the countryside of Penang up close and to be touched by the charm of country life at personal level. This tour is suitable to all, from 8 to 80 years old, with or without cycling experience, fit or unfit. Penang can be mercilessly hot, so bring a hat, sunglasses sunblock, a small towel and a set of spare clothes (at least a spare t-shirt) in case the day is hot and sweaty. Eddie brings along raincoats and lots of information. Water can be bought in small grocery stores along the way, but bring a small bottle...</p>
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<p>What is the real feeling of being &#8220;a world away&#8221;? I discovered that when I followed Eddie on an adventurous morning out to the agricultural district of <strong>Balik Pulau</strong>. I had been on the island of <strong><a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/malesia/penang-malesia/" target="_blank">Penang</a></strong>, in Malaysia, for over a week, hovering between the Komtar area, the Clan Jetties and the Unesco heritage area of <strong>Georgetown</strong>, walking amongst people, driving along traffic, breathing smog and hearing voices and noises. I needed a break.</p>
<p>Even at 7am, when Eddie picked me up from my hotel, <strong><a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/malesia/penang-malesia/" target="_blank">Penang</a></strong> was business as usual: traffic jams, high rise buildings, people running towards somewhere… But then, after a scenic drive along a winding road, we crossed the hills, and what awaited me on <strong><a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/malesia/penang-malesia/" target="_blank">Penang</a></strong>&#8216;s west side was a different island to the one I had previously known. A &#8216;new&#8217; dimension made of nature, peace, slow motion, one indeed that immediately felt more suitable, more humane.</p>
<div id="attachment_24487" style="width: 210px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0129.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24531]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24487" class="size-medium wp-image-24487" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0129-200x300.jpg" alt="Eddie preparing our bikes for the day" width="200" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0129-200x300.jpg 200w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0129-100x150.jpg 100w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0129-369x554.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0129.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24487" class="wp-caption-text">Eddie preparing our bikes for the day</p></div>
<p>Once we finally arrived at the <strong>Audi Dream Farm</strong>, the <strong>Explore Balik Pulau</strong> docking station, I got to chose my bicycle. Do not expect a Merida or a Trek; their bikes have seen better times, but a weekly visit by a local mechanic ensures all essential features work: the brakes and the gears. Mind you, you mainly cycle along flat routes, so gears are not really needed.</p>
<div id="attachment_24491" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0145.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24531]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24491" class="size-medium wp-image-24491" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0145-300x200.jpg" alt="Misty morning in Balik PUlau" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0145-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0145-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0145-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0145-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0145-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0145-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0145-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0145.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24491" class="wp-caption-text">Misty morning in Balik Pulau</p></div>
<p>At 8am, <strong>Balik Pulau</strong> was still very much asleep, as the sun had not yet appeared from behind the hills. We started our cycling along a canal; we met a few cows &#8211; whose meat is used to cook Malaysia popular dish <strong>Rendang</strong> &#8211; farmers on foot and no-one else, before reaching a jetty where two villages, one Chinese one Malay, border each other, their villagers living side by side in respect for each other&#8217;s different traditions and beliefs.</p>
<p>A couple of kilometers further, we visited a very neat and well-run goat farm that produces dairy products, its grounds filled with a number of fruit trees that include durian &#8211; the most famous produce of the area &#8211; jackfruit, starfruit, papaya and more. Behind, the towering hills are covered by fruit orchards all the way to their top. What an amazing area.</p>
<div id="attachment_24519" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0173.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24531]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24519" class="size-medium wp-image-24519" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0173-300x200.jpg" alt="Goats at the goat dairy farm" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0173-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0173-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0173-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0173-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0173-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0173-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0173-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0173.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24519" class="wp-caption-text">Goats at the goat dairy farm</p></div>
<p>I was really enjoying Eddie, this young laid-back chap of Hokkien Chinese origins who 5 years ago ditched a career as a chef and a job in the IT industry to live in close contact with local people, with animals and with nature. He is such a knowledgeable guy with a hearty laugh and he fed me with tons of information on several subjects.</p>
<div id="attachment_24497" style="width: 212px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0184.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24531]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24497" class="size-medium wp-image-24497" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0184-202x300.jpg" alt="Owner of the nutmeg farm" width="202" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0184-202x300.jpg 202w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0184-101x150.jpg 101w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0184-369x548.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0184.jpg 404w" sizes="(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24497" class="wp-caption-text">Owner of the nutmeg farm</p></div>
<p>We stopped in the centre of the Chinese village to look at their traditional way of life, entered the local temple that hosts the <strong>Goddess of Sea</strong> and other deities, and browsed the local grocery store and a few local stalls. We then moved along a labyrinth of minor roads, pathways and alleys to discover traditional Malay houses with their well-manicured gardens in local <strong>Kampongs</strong> &#8211; villages in Malay language &#8211; where we were literally treated like pedestrians, before arriving at the nutmeg farm. There, the affable owner of third generation of nutmeg farmers gave me a full lecture on this spice that at some point was so precious it served as a currency.</p>
<div id="attachment_24493" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0150.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24531]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24493" class="size-medium wp-image-24493" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0150-300x200.jpg" alt="FIshing village in Balik PUlau" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0150-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0150-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0150-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0150-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0150-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0150-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0150-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0150.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24493" class="wp-caption-text">Fishing village in Balik PUlau</p></div>
<p>Next was a quaint little fishing village surrounded by the fish market where one can buy the catch of the day and by the mangrove forest, where we enjoyed looking at mudskippers doing their things, at the local small boats coming and going, at fishermen sorting out their catch and their nets or simply dozing off on their hammocks. We even sighted a couple of medium-sized monitor lizards! Marvellous.</p>
<p>The 12 kilometre loop was closed when we finally reached back the starting point.</p>
<div id="attachment_24507" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0209.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24531]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24507" class="size-medium wp-image-24507" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0209-300x200.jpg" alt="Farming with the heart at the Audi Dream Farm" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0209-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0209-600x399.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0209-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0209-369x245.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0209-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0209-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0209-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0209.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24507" class="wp-caption-text">Farming with the heart at the Audi Dream Farm</p></div>
<p>We were lucky to pick a day that was cloudy, hence not so hot and not rainy either, the perfect day for cycling. The last thing left to do was to try their coffee and a delicious, home-made durian cake. Eddie was also so kind to take me on a guided visit of his <strong>Audi Dream Farm</strong>. What they are creating on a 2.5 hectares of land is simply amazing: they breed several of the world&#8217;s species of pigeons, they have huge aviaries full of what they call &#8216;love birds&#8217;, they keep ducks, chicken, deers (yes &#8211; all the way from India) and rabbits, they have huge ponds full of Tilapia fish, and they grow fully organic vegetables in a garden so neat it feels like paradise.</p>
<div id="attachment_24511" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0225.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24531]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24511" class="size-medium wp-image-24511" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0225-300x200.jpg" alt="Penang east coast " width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0225-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0225-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0225-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0225-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0225-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0225-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0225-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_0225.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24511" class="wp-caption-text">Penang weast coast</p></div>
<p>Could I have asked for more? Surely not, but Eddie was not done yet. While driving back to <strong>Georgetown</strong>, he took the time to stop at a south-west area by the sea where I could see the whole west of the island, including the complete hill range; he then drove to rice paddy fields, and even stopped on the top of the hill for a panoramic view of the charming area of Balik Pulau, before sinking back to the Penang eastern world made of cars and cement.</p>
<p><strong>Balik Pulau</strong> literally means &#8216;the back of the island&#8217;. Well, after this tour with Eddie, to me it felt more like the front of the island. With the island experiencing a development boom, locals say this part of Penang is disappearing quickly. Visit it now before it changes.</p>
<p><b>Balik Pulau Countryside Cycling Tour</b></p>
<div id="attachment_24523" style="width: 210px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0215.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24531]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24523" class="size-medium wp-image-24523" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0215-200x300.jpg" alt="Enjoy a deserved break of coffee and durian cake" width="200" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0215-200x300.jpg 200w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0215-100x150.jpg 100w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0215-369x554.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0215.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24523" class="wp-caption-text">Enjoy a deserved break of coffee and durian cake</p></div>
<p>The cycling tour at <strong>Balik Pulau</strong> departs every afternoon, Saturday and Sunday mornings, and it is the best way to see the countryside of <strong><a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/category/malesia/penang-malesia/" target="_blank">Penang</a></strong> up close and to be touched by the charm of country life at personal level. This tour is suitable to all, from 8 to 80 years old, with or without cycling experience, fit or unfit.</p>
<p>Penang can be mercilessly hot, so bring a hat, sunglasses sunblock, a small towel and a set of spare clothes (at least a spare t-shirt) in case the day is hot and sweaty. Eddie brings along raincoats and lots of information. Water can be bought in small grocery stores along the way, but bring a small bottle for the start.</p>
<div id="attachment_24525" style="width: 153px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_6048.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24531]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24525" class="size-medium wp-image-24525" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_6048-143x300.jpg" alt="Balik Pulau cycling tour leaflet" width="143" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_6048-143x300.jpg 143w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_6048-71x150.jpg 71w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_6048.jpg 285w" sizes="(max-width: 143px) 100vw, 143px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24525" class="wp-caption-text">Balik Pulau cycling tour leaflet</p></div>
<p>Helmet is not compulsory and it is your choice whether you wear it or not. The ride is along dirt paths and minor roads where hardly any car of bike circulate, so you can bicycle without it, but if you prefer to wear it, it is available for you at the centre.</p>
<p>Tours can be done either in the afternoon or in the early morning &#8211; if you opt for the early morning tour, make sure you have your breakfast before pick up. The tour is priced at RM30 per person for the guided cycling tour if you make your way to <strong>Balik Pulau</strong>, or RM60 per person if you prefer to be picked up from and sent back to your hotel. You can contact Eddie on <a href="mailto:aventleisure@gmail.com" target="_blank">aventleisure@gmail.com</a> and visit their website on <a href="http://www.explorebalikpulau.com.my/tour" target="_blank">www.explorebalikpulau.com.my/tour</a> for further information, contact and tour reservations.</p>
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		<title>Penang Tropical Spice Garden</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Gennaro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2016 05:59:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Durante gli anni passati in Asia, ho camminato attraverso parchi nazionali e foreste pluviali, ho raggiunto per piantagioni di tè e di caffè, ho visitato fattorie e aziende produttrici di spezie, ma non ero mai stato in un posto che aveva tutto questo insieme! Se sei un amante della natura, il Penang Tropical Spice Garden è il tipo di posto che non si vuole lasciare quando il personale annuncerà che è l&#8217;ora di chiusura&#8230; Il Penang Tropical Spice Garden fu ideato 13 anni fa da David e Rebecca Wilkinson, una coppia inglese che ha trasformato una piantagione abbandonata di alberi della gomma in una delle destinazioni eco-turistiche piú premiate della Malesia. Oggi si può ancora vedere la casa coloniale in cui David e Rebecca vissero all&#8217;inizio di una lunga avventura, e da dove progettarono questo meraviglioso parco. Paul Lim, il giovane Assistente al Marketing Manager, mi ha fatto da cicerone ed ha condiviso con me alcuni dei segreti del mondo delle spezie, la maggior parte dei quali egli stesso ha imparato durante la sua carriera presso il Tropical Spice Garden. &#8220;È così bello qui&#8221; &#8211; ha ammesso Paul &#8211; &#8220;circondato da tutto questo verde, questa natura rigogliosa &#8230; Mi sento benissimo, un privilegiato, e lavoro col sorriso sul volto&#8221;. E mentre passeggiavamo attraverso zone come le Spice Terraces, il Heart of the Garden e lo Spice Globe, ci siamo fermati per un trattamento termale ai piedi in un laghetto naturale dove i pesci guppy vanno e vengono con il flusso dell&#8217;acqua, abbiamo assaggiato una salutare tisana fatta di pandan, citronella e stevia nella zona Chiosco del tè, e abbiamo respirato l&#8217;aria fresca pomeridiana proveniente dal mare, che si trova proprio al di sotto, sempre alla vista da questa incredibile proprietà grande 8 acri. Poi, passando per il ben fornito negozio di souvenir al termine della passeggiata, dove i visitatori possono acquistare tè e spezie viste al Tropical Spice Garden, siamo finiti al ristorante del parco, il Tree Monkey, dove mi sono separato da Paul e, seduto su una terrazza in legno che si affaccia sull&#8217;azzurro Mare delle Andamane e circondato da alberi giganti, mi sono gustato una deliziosa e generosa porzione di Thai Massaman Curry. La vita non è male, ho pensato. Ma questa non era la fine della mia visita al Tropical Spice Garden: era solo l&#8217;inizio. Sì, perché durante le successive 3 ore, ho camminato lungo tutti i percorsi disponibili, questa volta il più lentamente possibile, registrando gli odori, riempiendo gli occhi con il giardino tropicale ben curato, che non smette mai di sorprendere con i suoi angoli segreti, la sua miriade di piante diverse (mi è stato detto che ce ne sono oltre 500 specie nel giardino!), i suoi cartelli ben documentati con un sacco di informazioni sulle meraviglie delle creazioni della natura. Il dispositivo audio che mi era stato dato all&#8217;entrata mi è stato di grande aiuto, facile da avviare e da mettere in pausa, flessibile a sufficienza per darvi libertà di scelta, descrivendo traccia per traccia la maggior parte delle piante e degli alberi presenti nel Tropical Spice Garden. Il dispositivo è disponibile in diverse lingue, purtroppo i visitatori italiani sono ben pochi e la lingua italiana non è ancora disponibile, ma c&#8217;e&#8217; il francese e l&#8217;inglese, e dopo aver insistito mi hanno promesso che presto introdurranno anche la versione italiana. Ora conosco le qualità afrodisiache e stimolanti della radice Tongkat Ali e del kacip Fatimah, sono documentato sulle antichissime felci, sulla storia della gomma e sulla via delle spezie nell&#8217;Asia coloniale, e molto altro ancora! Mi sono sentito come in un parco; non enorme, ma grande a sufficienza per trascorrervi una giornata durante un soggiorno a Penang. Non ero però da solo: farfalle giganti, libellule, uccelli, suoni della natura, cicale, rane&#8230; mi è stato detto che diverse scimmie chiamate Langur dagli Occhiali scendono al crepuscolo fino al Tropical Spice Garden dalla foresta vicina per mangiare foglie e frutti. Incredibile! Quando avevo letto le informazioni sul sito del Tropical Spice Garden, sapevo che questo posto mi avrebbe sorpreso. Ma non pensavo così tanto. Al Tropical Spice Garden potete: • Esplorare i rigogliosi giardini paesaggistici ospitati in oltre 8 acri di foresta secondaria. • Avvicinarvi ad oltre 500 specie di flora e fauna tropicale, alcune mai viste prima! • Rilassarvi in una arioso ristorante all&#8217;aperto con vista sullo Stretto di Malacca e sul bellissimo litorale di Teluk Bahang. • Acquistare oggetti originali fatti in Malesia nonché spezie e prodotti di bellezza al negozio di souvenir. • Imparare a cucinare gustosi piatti malesi, nyonya indiani con l&#8217;aiuto dei nostri chef professionisti. • Organizzare il vostro matrimonio nel giardino tropicale, che viene affittato per il vostro giorno speciale! Tropical Spice Garden Jalan Teluk Bahang, 11050 Penang, Malaysia. Tel: +604 – 881 1797, +6012 430 7795 Email: info@tropicalspicegarden.com http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img width="150" height="150" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9895-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9895-150x150.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9895-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></div><div id="attachment_24324" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9799.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24373]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24324" class="wp-image-24324 size-medium" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9799-300x200.jpg" alt="_MG_9799" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9799-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9799-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9799-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9799-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9799-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9799-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9799-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9799.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24324" class="wp-caption-text">On of the paths at the Tropical Spice Garden</p></div>
<p>Durante gli anni passati in Asia, ho camminato attraverso parchi nazionali e foreste pluviali, ho raggiunto per piantagioni di tè e di caffè, ho visitato fattorie e aziende produttrici di spezie, ma non ero mai stato in un posto che aveva tutto questo insieme! Se sei un amante della natura, il Penang Tropical Spice Garden è il tipo di posto che non si vuole lasciare quando il personale annuncerà che è l&#8217;ora di chiusura&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_24348" style="width: 210px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9864.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24373]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24348" class="size-medium wp-image-24348" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9864-200x300.jpg" alt="Tropical Spice Garden water streams" width="200" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9864-200x300.jpg 200w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9864-100x150.jpg 100w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9864-369x554.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9864.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24348" class="wp-caption-text">Tropical Spice Garden water streams</p></div>
<p>Il Penang Tropical Spice Garden fu ideato 13 anni fa da David e Rebecca Wilkinson, una coppia inglese che ha trasformato una piantagione abbandonata di alberi della gomma in una delle destinazioni eco-turistiche piú premiate della Malesia. Oggi si può ancora vedere la casa coloniale in cui David e Rebecca vissero all&#8217;inizio di una lunga avventura, e da dove progettarono questo meraviglioso parco.</p>
<div id="attachment_24330" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9807.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24373]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24330" class="size-medium wp-image-24330" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9807-300x200.jpg" alt="Paul by the Tropical Spice Garden map" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9807-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9807-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9807-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9807-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9807-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9807-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9807-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9807.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24330" class="wp-caption-text">Paul by the Tropical Spice Garden map</p></div>
<p>Paul Lim, il giovane Assistente al Marketing Manager, mi ha fatto da cicerone ed ha condiviso con me alcuni dei segreti del mondo delle spezie, la maggior parte dei quali egli stesso ha imparato durante la sua carriera presso il Tropical Spice Garden. &#8220;È così bello qui&#8221; &#8211; ha ammesso Paul &#8211; &#8220;circondato da tutto questo verde, questa natura rigogliosa &#8230; Mi sento benissimo, un privilegiato, e lavoro col sorriso sul volto&#8221;.</p>
<div id="attachment_24332" style="width: 210px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9812.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24373]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24332" class="size-medium wp-image-24332" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9812-200x300.jpg" alt="My great meal at Tree MOnkey" width="200" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9812-200x300.jpg 200w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9812-100x150.jpg 100w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9812-369x554.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9812.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24332" class="wp-caption-text">My great meal at Tree MOnkey</p></div>
<p>E mentre passeggiavamo attraverso zone come le Spice Terraces, il Heart of the Garden e lo Spice Globe, ci siamo fermati per un trattamento termale ai piedi in un laghetto naturale dove i pesci guppy vanno e vengono con il flusso dell&#8217;acqua, abbiamo assaggiato una salutare tisana fatta di pandan, citronella e stevia nella zona Chiosco del tè, e abbiamo respirato l&#8217;aria fresca pomeridiana proveniente dal mare, che si trova proprio al di sotto, sempre alla vista da questa incredibile proprietà grande 8 acri. Poi, passando per il ben fornito negozio di souvenir al termine della passeggiata, dove i visitatori possono acquistare tè e spezie viste al Tropical Spice Garden, siamo finiti al ristorante del parco, il Tree Monkey, dove mi sono separato da Paul e, seduto su una terrazza in legno che si affaccia sull&#8217;azzurro Mare delle Andamane e circondato da alberi giganti, mi sono gustato una deliziosa e generosa porzione di Thai Massaman Curry. La vita non è male, ho pensato.</p>
<div id="attachment_24342" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9844.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24373]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24342" class="size-medium wp-image-24342" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9844-300x200.jpg" alt="Fish spa" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9844-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9844-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9844-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9844-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9844-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9844-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9844-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9844.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24342" class="wp-caption-text">Fish spa</p></div>
<p>Ma questa non era la fine della mia visita al Tropical Spice Garden: era solo l&#8217;inizio. Sì, perché durante le successive 3 ore, ho camminato lungo tutti i percorsi disponibili, questa volta il più lentamente possibile, registrando gli odori, riempiendo gli occhi con il giardino tropicale ben curato, che non smette mai di sorprendere con i suoi angoli segreti, la sua miriade di piante diverse (mi è stato detto che ce ne sono oltre 500 specie nel giardino!), i suoi cartelli ben documentati con un sacco di informazioni sulle meraviglie delle creazioni della natura.</p>
<div id="attachment_24344" style="width: 305px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9857.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24373]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24344" class="size-medium wp-image-24344" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9857-295x300.jpg" alt="Tropical Spice Garden informational area" width="295" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9857-295x300.jpg 295w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9857-147x150.jpg 147w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9857-369x376.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9857-75x75.jpg 75w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9857.jpg 589w" sizes="(max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24344" class="wp-caption-text">Tropical Spice Garden informational area</p></div>
<p>Il dispositivo audio che mi era stato dato all&#8217;entrata mi è stato di grande aiuto, facile da avviare e da mettere in pausa, flessibile a sufficienza per darvi libertà di scelta, descrivendo traccia per traccia la maggior parte delle piante e degli alberi presenti nel Tropical Spice Garden. Il dispositivo è disponibile in diverse lingue, purtroppo i visitatori italiani sono ben pochi e la lingua italiana non è ancora disponibile, ma c&#8217;e&#8217; il francese e l&#8217;inglese, e dopo aver insistito mi hanno promesso che presto introdurranno anche la versione italiana. Ora conosco le qualità afrodisiache e stimolanti della radice Tongkat Ali e del kacip Fatimah, sono documentato sulle antichissime felci, sulla storia della gomma e sulla via delle spezie nell&#8217;Asia coloniale, e molto altro ancora!</p>
<p>Mi sono sentito come in un parco; non enorme, ma grande a sufficienza per trascorrervi una giornata durante un soggiorno a Penang. Non ero però da solo: farfalle giganti, libellule, uccelli, suoni della natura, cicale, rane&#8230; mi è stato detto che diverse scimmie chiamate Langur dagli Occhiali scendono al crepuscolo fino al Tropical Spice Garden dalla foresta vicina per mangiare foglie e frutti. Incredibile!</p>
<div id="attachment_24338" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9827.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24373]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24338" class="size-medium wp-image-24338" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9827-300x195.jpg" alt="Tropical Spice Garden spices for sale" width="300" height="195" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9827-300x195.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9827-600x391.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9827-150x98.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9827-369x240.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9827-770x501.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9827.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24338" class="wp-caption-text">Tropical Spice Garden spices for sale</p></div>
<p>Quando avevo letto le informazioni sul sito del Tropical Spice Garden, sapevo che questo posto mi avrebbe sorpreso. Ma non pensavo così tanto.</p>
<p><b>Al Tropical Spice Garden potete:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>• Esplorare i rigogliosi giardini paesaggistici ospitati in oltre 8 acri di foresta secondaria.
<p>• Avvicinarvi ad oltre 500 specie di flora e fauna tropicale, alcune mai viste prima!</p>
<p>• Rilassarvi in una arioso ristorante all&#8217;aperto con vista sullo Stretto di Malacca e sul bellissimo litorale di Teluk Bahang.</p>
<p>• Acquistare oggetti originali fatti in Malesia nonché spezie e prodotti di bellezza al negozio di souvenir.</p>
<p>• Imparare a cucinare gustosi piatti malesi, nyonya indiani con l&#8217;aiuto dei nostri chef professionisti.</p>
<p>• Organizzare il vostro matrimonio nel giardino tropicale, che viene affittato per il vostro giorno speciale!</li>
</ul>
<div id="attachment_24346" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9861.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24373]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24346" class="size-medium wp-image-24346" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9861-300x200.jpg" alt="Tropical Spice Garden spices array" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9861-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9861-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9861-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9861-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9861-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9861-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9861-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MG_9861.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24346" class="wp-caption-text">Tropical Spice Garden spices array</p></div>
<p><strong><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/logo-tsg.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24373]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-24361" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/logo-tsg.jpg" alt="logo-tsg" width="210" height="80" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/logo-tsg.jpg 210w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/logo-tsg-150x57.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px" /></a>Tropical Spice Garden</strong></p>
<p><strong>Jalan Teluk Bahang,</strong><br />
<strong>11050 Penang, Malaysia.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Tel: +604 – 881 1797, +6012 430 7795</strong></p>
<p><strong>Email: <a href="mailto:info@tropicalspicegarden.com" target="_blank">info@tropicalspicegarden.com</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com" target="_blank">http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com </a></strong></p>
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		<title>20 best spots in Penang &#8211; Part 2</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Catohrinner Joyce Guri]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2015 22:04:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Penang]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ernest Zarharevic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Georgetown]]></category>
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<p>Penang is amongst my favourite vacation destinations in Malaysia, and this is probably because the lifestyle this city offers feels exactly like in my hometown: Kuching. Located in the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Penang, previously known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, has a population of about 1.6 million people, mainly Chinese, Malays and Indians. Penang itself is divided into two parts: Georgetown on the island and Buttleworth on the mainland. According to local history, Penang got its name from the betel nut, known as Pinang in the local language. Malaysian people in fact call it Pulau (island) Pinang. Usually, when we talk about Penang, two things come straight to mind: food and cultural heritage. Thus, I’m going to share with you notions about interesting places to visit in Penang, places that I have visited and recorded in my several visits to the island during the past 3 years. 11. Museum of glass Located at Jalan Mount Erskine, Museum of glass, officially called i-box, has been recognized by the Malaysia Book of Records. As the name says, this museum explains about the manufacturing process of glass. And before being a museum, it is a vibrant company established in 2002 with the aim to create fascinating glass designs, serving residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Among their products is fused glass, sandblasted glass, glass signage and glass souvenirs. For more information click on http://www.iboxglass.com 12. Fort Cornwallis Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in the whole of Malaysia. Set close to Penang esplanade and just a few minutes walk from the clock tower in Georgetown, this fort was named after Marquis Charles Cornwallis. According to history, Fort Cornwallis was built in 1786 as a defensive structure against enemies: pirates, Kedah forces and French colonialists. Inside this fort, over the entrance, you will find standing majestically a bronze statue of Captain Francis Light. There is also a cell room that has been converted into gallery, old British canopy models and a cannon. Fort Cornwallis is open to public from 8.30 am to 7.00 pm daily and can be reached by car or by trishaw. It is located not far from Padang Kota lama. Admission fee is RM3. For more information click http://www.penang-vacations.com/fort-cornwallis.html  13. Penang Bridges As a Malaysian citizen, one of the first things that come to mind when talking about Penang is the Penang Bridge, perhaps one of its most famous landmarks. This suspended bridge, with its 13.5 kilometres length, used to be the longest bridge in Malaysia and its design is similar to the London Bridge. This record was beaten when Penang second bridge &#8211; Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge &#8211; was built, with its 24 kilometres of length. Apart from being recognized as the longest bridge in the country, this second bridge is also recorded as the longest bridges in Southeast Asia. It connects Batu Maung, location near Penang International Airport, to Bandar Cassia in Seberang Perai on the mainland. 14. Penang National Park Known as Taman Negara Penang in Bahasa Malaysia, Penang National Park was gazetted in 1958 and is one of the few protected areas left in Penang Island. The park spans 1,213 hectares of land facing the sea, an area that consists of forests and wetlands inhabited by a diverse habitat. Penang National Park is used by scientists, researchers and nature lovers who want to explore nature. The park is located along the way to Monkey Beach, and is suitable for camping, hiking, swimming and observing wildlife. For more information click on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penang_National_Park 15. Penang Street Art Thanks to Lithuanian artist Ernest Zarharevic, Georgetown house walls are decorated with some amazing drawings, a perfect mask to this vibrant town. The awesome art created by this young talented artist portraits kids on bicycles, boys on bikes, mischievous children playing and more. Take a walk along Penang streets and find them, there are more than 20!! 16. Penang Batik Factory Established in 1973, Penang Batik Factory is run by a people who produce traditional batik, and is one of the largest traditional batik manufacturers in the Northern region of Malaysia. The factory show visitors the batik making process and has plenty of beautiful batik design for sale to suit any taste. Penang Batik Factory is located in Teluk Bahang. For more informationclick on http://www.penangbatik.com.my  17. Penang Bird Park &#160; Penang Bird Park is the first ever and largest bird park in the country, opened since 1988. With its area of 5 acres, this park contains more than 300 bird species from all over the world. If you love birds and want to know a range of world species, this is the place to visit. Penang Bird Park is located in Seberang Jaya, on Penang’s mainland. It is open to public daily from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm. Bird shows has an entrance fee of Rm 38 for adults and Rm 20 for kids. For more information click on http://www.penangbirdpark.com.my 18. Jalan Raja Uda Located at Butterworth on the mainland, Jalan Raja Uda is the best place to get food. This area offers plenty of delicious street food for all tastes. Reccommended dishes are bah ku tea, curry mee, fried kueh tiaw and wantan mee. Muslims should try nasi kandar. 19. Ferry The Penang Ferry is one of the best experience when visit Penang. This ferry connects Penang Island to Butterworth, the alternative to the bridges. The ferry terminal on the mainland is nearby the bus terminal, facilitating the movement of visitors. It has two levels, the lower level for cars and motorbikes and the upper level for passengers. I personally prefer the ferry as I can relax and enjoy the views, and I do not need to negotiate traffic jams. Cars pay RM 7.70, whereas motorbikes pay RM 2.00. 20. Penang State Museum and Art Gallery Penang State Museum and Art Gallery was established in 1964. Built with the donation given by the East India Company, it was a school accommodating 150 pupils, and was called Penang...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img width="150" height="150" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Fort-Cornwallis-walls-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Fort-Cornwallis-walls-150x150.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Fort-Cornwallis-walls-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></div><p>Penang is amongst my favourite vacation destinations in Malaysia, and this is probably because the lifestyle this city offers feels exactly like in my hometown: Kuching.</p>
<div id="attachment_22732" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/A-street-in-Penang.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22771]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22732" class="size-medium wp-image-22732" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/A-street-in-Penang-300x200.jpg" alt="A street in Penang" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/A-street-in-Penang-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/A-street-in-Penang-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/A-street-in-Penang-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/A-street-in-Penang-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/A-street-in-Penang-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/A-street-in-Penang-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/A-street-in-Penang-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/A-street-in-Penang.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22732" class="wp-caption-text">A street in Penang</p></div>
<p>Located in the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Penang, previously known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, has a population of about 1.6 million people, mainly Chinese, Malays and Indians.</p>
<p>Penang itself is divided into two parts: Georgetown on the island and Buttleworth on the mainland. According to local history, Penang got its name from the betel nut, known as Pinang in the local language. Malaysian people in fact call it Pulau (island) Pinang.</p>
<p>Usually, when we talk about Penang, two things come straight to mind: food and cultural heritage. Thus, I’m going to share with you notions about interesting places to visit in Penang, places that I have visited and recorded in my several visits to the island during the past 3 years.</p>
<div id="attachment_22752" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Museum-of-glass.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22771]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22752" class="size-medium wp-image-22752" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Museum-of-glass-300x225.jpg" alt="Museum of glass" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Museum-of-glass-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Museum-of-glass-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Museum-of-glass-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Museum-of-glass-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Museum-of-glass-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Museum-of-glass.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22752" class="wp-caption-text">Museum of glass</p></div>
<p><b>11. Museum of glass</b></p>
<p>Located at Jalan Mount Erskine, Museum of glass, officially called i-box, has been recognized by the Malaysia Book of Records. As the name says, this museum explains about the manufacturing process of glass. And before being a museum, it is a vibrant company established in 2002 with the aim to create fascinating glass designs, serving residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Among their products is fused glass, sandblasted glass, glass signage and glass souvenirs. For more information click on <a href="http://www.iboxglass.com" target="_blank">http://www.iboxglass.com</a></p>
<p><b>12. Fort Cornwallis</b></p>
<div id="attachment_22740" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Fort-Cornwallis-walls.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22771]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22740" class="size-medium wp-image-22740" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Fort-Cornwallis-walls-300x225.jpg" alt="Fort Cornwallis walls" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Fort-Cornwallis-walls-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Fort-Cornwallis-walls-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Fort-Cornwallis-walls-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Fort-Cornwallis-walls-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Fort-Cornwallis-walls-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Fort-Cornwallis-walls.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22740" class="wp-caption-text">Fort Cornwallis walls</p></div>
<p>Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in the whole of Malaysia. Set close to Penang esplanade and just a few minutes walk from the clock tower in Georgetown, this fort was named after Marquis Charles Cornwallis. According to history, Fort Cornwallis was built in 1786 as a defensive structure against enemies: pirates, Kedah forces and French colonialists. Inside this fort, over the entrance, you will find standing majestically a bronze statue of Captain Francis Light. There is also a cell room that has been converted into gallery, old British canopy models and a cannon.</p>
<p>Fort Cornwallis is open to public from 8.30 am to 7.00 pm daily and can be reached by car or by trishaw. It is located not far from Padang Kota lama. Admission fee is RM3. For more information click <a href="http://www.penang-vacations.com/fort-cornwallis.html" target="_blank">http://www.penang-vacations.com/fort-cornwallis.html </a></p>
<p><b>13. Penang Bridges</b></p>
<div id="attachment_22712" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-from-Penang-Hill-1.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22771]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22712" class="size-medium wp-image-22712" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-from-Penang-Hill-1-300x200.jpg" alt="George Town from Penang Hill" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-from-Penang-Hill-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-from-Penang-Hill-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-from-Penang-Hill-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-from-Penang-Hill-1-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-from-Penang-Hill-1-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-from-Penang-Hill-1-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-from-Penang-Hill-1-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-from-Penang-Hill-1.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22712" class="wp-caption-text">Penang longest bridge in the distance</p></div>
<p>As a Malaysian citizen, one of the first things that come to mind when talking about Penang is the Penang Bridge, perhaps one of its most famous landmarks. This suspended bridge, with its 13.5 kilometres length, used to be the longest bridge in Malaysia and its design is similar to the London Bridge. This record was beaten</p>
<p>when Penang second bridge &#8211; Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge &#8211; was built, with its 24 kilometres of length. Apart from being recognized as the longest bridge in the country, this second bridge is also recorded as the longest bridges in Southeast Asia. It connects Batu Maung, location near Penang International Airport, to Bandar Cassia in Seberang Perai on the mainland.</p>
<p><b>14. Penang National Park</b></p>
<div id="attachment_22760" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/taman-negara-0.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22771]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22760" class="size-medium wp-image-22760" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/taman-negara-0-300x225.jpg" alt="Penang National Park" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/taman-negara-0-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/taman-negara-0.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/taman-negara-0-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/taman-negara-0-369x277.jpg 369w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22760" class="wp-caption-text">Penang National Park</p></div>
<p>Known as Taman Negara Penang in Bahasa Malaysia, Penang National Park was gazetted in 1958 and is one of the few protected areas left in Penang Island. The park spans 1,213 hectares of land facing the sea, an area that consists of forests and wetlands inhabited by a diverse habitat. Penang National Park is used by scientists, researchers and nature lovers who want to explore nature.</p>
<p>The park is located along the way to Monkey Beach, and is suitable for camping, hiking, swimming and observing wildlife. For more information click on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penang_National_Park" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penang_National_Park</a></p>
<p><b>15. Penang Street Art</b></p>
<div id="attachment_22750" style="width: 210px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Lithuanian-artist-Ernest-Zarharevic-wall-painting.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22771]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22750" class="size-medium wp-image-22750" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Lithuanian-artist-Ernest-Zarharevic-wall-painting-200x300.jpg" alt="Lithuanian-artist-Ernest-Zarharevic-wall-painting" width="200" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Lithuanian-artist-Ernest-Zarharevic-wall-painting-200x300.jpg 200w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Lithuanian-artist-Ernest-Zarharevic-wall-painting-100x150.jpg 100w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Lithuanian-artist-Ernest-Zarharevic-wall-painting-369x554.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Lithuanian-artist-Ernest-Zarharevic-wall-painting.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22750" class="wp-caption-text">Lithuanian-artist-Ernest-Zarharevic-wall-painting</p></div>
<p>Thanks to Lithuanian artist Ernest Zarharevic, Georgetown house walls are decorated with some amazing drawings, a perfect mask to this vibrant town. The awesome art created by this young talented artist portraits kids on bicycles, boys on bikes, mischievous children playing and more. Take a walk along Penang streets and find them, there are more than 20!!</p>
<p><b>16. Penang Batik Factory</b></p>
<div id="attachment_22762" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/penang-kids-activities-batik-factory-1024x768.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22771]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22762" class="size-medium wp-image-22762" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/penang-kids-activities-batik-factory-1024x768-300x225.jpg" alt="Penang Batik Factory" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/penang-kids-activities-batik-factory-1024x768-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/penang-kids-activities-batik-factory-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/penang-kids-activities-batik-factory-1024x768-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/penang-kids-activities-batik-factory-1024x768-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/penang-kids-activities-batik-factory-1024x768-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/penang-kids-activities-batik-factory-1024x768-770x578.jpg 770w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22762" class="wp-caption-text">Penang Batik Factory</p></div>
<p>Established in 1973, Penang Batik Factory is run by a people who produce traditional batik, and is one of the largest traditional batik manufacturers in the Northern region of Malaysia. The factory show visitors the batik making process and has plenty of beautiful batik design for sale to suit any taste. Penang Batik Factory is located in Teluk Bahang. For more informationclick on <a href="http://www.penangbatik.com.my" target="_blank">http://www.penangbatik.com.my </a></p>
<p><b>17. Penang Bird Park</b></p>
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<div id="attachment_22754" style="width: 235px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-Bird-Park.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22771]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22754" class="size-medium wp-image-22754" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-Bird-Park-225x300.jpg" alt=" Penang Bird Park" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-Bird-Park-225x300.jpg 225w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-Bird-Park-113x150.jpg 113w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-Bird-Park-369x492.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-Bird-Park.jpg 450w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22754" class="wp-caption-text">Penang Bird Park</p></div>
<p>Penang Bird Park is the first ever and largest bird park in the country, opened since 1988. With its area of 5 acres, this park contains more than 300 bird species from all over the world. If you love birds and want to know a range of world species, this is the place to visit. Penang Bird Park is located in Seberang Jaya, on Penang’s mainland. It is open to public daily from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm. Bird shows has an entrance fee of Rm 38 for adults and Rm 20 for kids. For more information click on <a href="http://www.penangbirdpark.com.my" target="_blank">http://www.penangbirdpark.com.my</a></p>
<p><b>18. Jalan Raja Uda</b></p>
<p>Located at Butterworth on the mainland, Jalan Raja Uda is the best place to get food. This area offers plenty of delicious street food for all tastes. Reccommended dishes are bah ku tea, curry mee, fried kueh tiaw and wantan mee. Muslims should try nasi kandar.</p>
<p><b>19. Ferry</b></p>
<div id="attachment_22758" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-Penang-ferry.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22771]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22758" class="size-medium wp-image-22758" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-Penang-ferry-300x225.jpg" alt=" The Penang ferry" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-Penang-ferry-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-Penang-ferry-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-Penang-ferry-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-Penang-ferry-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-Penang-ferry-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-Penang-ferry.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22758" class="wp-caption-text">The Penang ferry</p></div>
<p>The Penang Ferry is one of the best experience when visit Penang. This ferry connects Penang Island to Butterworth, the alternative to the bridges. The ferry terminal on the mainland is nearby the bus terminal, facilitating the movement of visitors. It has two levels, the lower level for cars and motorbikes and the upper level for passengers. I personally prefer the ferry as I can relax and enjoy the views, and I do not need to negotiate traffic jams. Cars pay RM 7.70, whereas motorbikes pay RM 2.00.</p>
<p><b>20. Penang State Museum and Art Gallery</b></p>
<p>Penang State Museum and Art Gallery was established in 1964. Built with the donation given by the East India Company, it was a school accommodating 150 pupils, and was called Penang Free School, occupying the building from 1897 to 1927. It later as taken over by another school untli turned into a museum on reccommendation of Malaysia’s first prime minister. Penang State Museum building is recognized as a heritage building.</p>
<div id="attachment_22764" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/penang-state-museum-ef-24-70mm-f28l-5d-cc-3467_9196943_l.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22771]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22764" class="size-medium wp-image-22764" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/penang-state-museum-ef-24-70mm-f28l-5d-cc-3467_9196943_l-300x189.jpg" alt="Penang State Museum" width="300" height="189" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/penang-state-museum-ef-24-70mm-f28l-5d-cc-3467_9196943_l-300x189.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/penang-state-museum-ef-24-70mm-f28l-5d-cc-3467_9196943_l-600x377.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/penang-state-museum-ef-24-70mm-f28l-5d-cc-3467_9196943_l-150x94.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/penang-state-museum-ef-24-70mm-f28l-5d-cc-3467_9196943_l-369x232.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/penang-state-museum-ef-24-70mm-f28l-5d-cc-3467_9196943_l-770x484.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/penang-state-museum-ef-24-70mm-f28l-5d-cc-3467_9196943_l.jpg 1016w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22764" class="wp-caption-text">Penang State Museum</p></div>
<p>The museum consists of artifact, street stones, old transportation and historical paintings. Penang State Museum and Art Gallery is located at Lebuh Farquhar, Georgetown. For more information check <a href="http://www.penangbirdpark.com.my" target="_blank">http://www.penangmuseum.gov.my </a></p>
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<p>Penang is amongst my favourite vacation destinations in Malaysia, and this is probably because the lifestyle this city offers feels exactly like in my hometown: Kuching. Located in the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Penang, previously known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, has a population of about 1.6 million people, mainly Chinese, Malays and Indians. Penang itself is divided into two parts: Georgetown on the island and Buttleworth on the mainland. According to local history, Penang got its name from the betel nut, known as Pinang in the local language. Malaysian people in fact call it Pulau (island) Pinang. Usually, when we talk about Penang, two things come straight to mind: food and cultural heritage. Thus, I’m going to share with you notions about interesting places to visit in Penang, places that I have visited and recorded in my several visits to the island during the past 3 years. 1. Penang Hill Penang Hill, in local language called ‘Bukit Bendera’, has been the first colonial hill-station built in Peninsular Malaysia. Standing at the top of a hill and facing the sea, Penang Hill is about 6 kilometer from Georgetown. Reaching a height of 812 meters above the sea, Penang Hill is one of the coldest areas of Penang, reaching as low as 5 degree-temperature. However, these temperatures cannot defeat those of Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands, Kundasang, Borneo Highland and Fraser Hill, known as the coldest in Malaysia. Back to history, Penang Hill was ‘discovered’ by Francis Light, the founder of Penang as a British Colony as a British weapon storage for the Eastern trade. Indeed an iconic British figure who played a major role in making Penang what it is today; and since he missed so much his favourite fruit, strawberries, for they could not grow in the tropical heat, he brought with him some strawberry seedlings which he planted near his house on the hill. From that day hence, the ridge on top of Penang Hill has been known as Strawberry Hill. As for today, Penang HIll functions both as a strawberry farm and as a tourist attraction, since the height gives tourists a better view over Georgetown. I must tell you that view over the town is indeed mesmerizing. To get to the top of Penang Hill, you can either: hop on the Penang Hill Railway. Built in 1923, this is one of the oldest funicular systems, with a 2km long track and a climbing time of 30 minutes bottom to top. drive up with a private road with entry from Penang Botanical Gardens. Penang Hill can be visited daily from 6,30 am to 11 pm. For more click on http://www.penanghill.gov.my 2. Kek Lok Si Temple Kek Lok Si Temple is only a few minutes drive from Penang Hill. Located in the Air Itam area, this temple was originally built in 1891 and is the biggest Buddhist temple ever built in Malaysia. Thanks to its size, its location on a hilly area and an enormous statue of the Goddess of Mercy, Kuan Yin, I can guarantee you won’t miss it since it can be easily spotted from the road. I visited this place only once, back in 2013; my friend and I drove up the hill via the road provided. I found Kek Lok Si Temple to be really huge, commanding impressive views. The compound includes the entrance, shops, gardens, temples and a prayer hall. For more information click on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kek_Lok_Si 3. Penang Botanical Gardens The only gate to Penang Hill is the Penang Botanical Gardens, known as ‘Taman Botanical’. It is situated in a valley along Jalan Kebun Bunga. The whole gardens area has a very well-managed landscape that consists of plenty of exotic plant species. This garden was set up in 1884 by Englishman Charles Curtis, appointed Assistant Superintendent by the gardens Superintendent, Nathaniel Cantley. Penang Botanical Gardens has 12 sections; amongst the most interesting are the Formal Garden, the Lily Pond, the Perdana Plant and the Cactus House. If you plan a visit here, do know that there are monkeys surrounding the area. You are reminded not to touch monkeys for safety reason. For more information click on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penang_Botanic_Gardens 4. Gurney Drive Gurney Drive is a seaside boulevard home to boats, shopping malls, hotels and restaurant. Hence, if you are keen to try the famous Penang Laksa and various other signature dishes, Gurney Drive is the place you are looking for. 5. Snake Temple I am definitely not a snake fan or any kind of snake lover. If you talk about snakes, I can feel my body ticklish, even by listening to the word. If there is a snake around, I am the first to run! It was my love for writing and documenting that made me turn the page, win the fear, make myself brave and visit the snake temple! I can now tell you it was not such a bad experience at all, the place is indeed worth seen. Built by a Buddhist monk and healer, Chor Soo Kong, in 1850, the place is called, in the Hokkien language, Ban Ka Lan or Temple of the Azure Clouds, since it almost reaches the fluffy white clouds in the azure sky. The snake temple is, you can guess, filled with various types of snake on display, some that was totally unknown to me, and with the smoke of burning incense. Devotees firmly believe the snakes have come to this temple on their own accord&#8230; If you are daring enough, perhaps you too should visit it. Bear in mind that pit vipers are found everywhere, even on the altar. Though the vipers are believed to be rendered harmless by the sacred smoke, they have been de-venomed for safety reasons. Visitors are warned are warned against picking up the reptiles (most do so for picture takings) since they still have their fangs intact and could bite. There is of course a tourist service in place for taking pics with the snakes, and it costs RM30 for a set...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img width="150" height="150" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-from-Penang-Hill-2-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-from-Penang-Hill-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Penang-from-Penang-Hill-2-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></div><p>Penang is amongst my favourite vacation destinations in Malaysia, and this is probably because the lifestyle this city offers feels exactly like in my hometown: Kuching.</p>
<p>Located in the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Penang, previously known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, has a population of about 1.6 million people, mainly Chinese, Malays and Indians.</p>
<p>Penang itself is divided into two parts: Georgetown on the island and Buttleworth on the mainland. According to local history, Penang got its name from the betel nut, known as Pinang in the local language. Malaysian people in fact call it Pulau (island) Pinang.</p>
<p>Usually, when we talk about Penang, two things come straight to mind: food and cultural heritage. Thus, I’m going to share with you notions about interesting places to visit in Penang, places that I have visited and recorded in my several visits to the island during the past 3 years.</p>
<p><b>1. Penang Hill</b></p>
<div id="attachment_22704" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Going-to-Bukit-Bendera.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22725]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22704" class="size-medium wp-image-22704" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Going-to-Bukit-Bendera-300x225.jpg" alt="The way up to the hill" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Going-to-Bukit-Bendera-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Going-to-Bukit-Bendera-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Going-to-Bukit-Bendera-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Going-to-Bukit-Bendera-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Going-to-Bukit-Bendera-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Going-to-Bukit-Bendera.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22704" class="wp-caption-text">The way up to the hill</p></div>
<p>Penang Hill, in local language called ‘Bukit Bendera’, has been the first colonial hill-station built in Peninsular Malaysia. Standing at the top of a hill and facing the sea, Penang Hill is about 6 kilometer from Georgetown. Reaching a height of 812 meters above the sea, Penang Hill is one of the coldest areas of Penang, reaching as low as 5 degree-temperature. However, these temperatures cannot defeat those of Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands, Kundasang, Borneo Highland and Fraser Hill, known as the coldest in Malaysia.</p>
<p>Back to history, Penang Hill was ‘discovered’ by Francis Light, the founder of Penang as a British Colony as a British weapon storage for the Eastern trade. Indeed an iconic British figure who played a major role in making Penang what it is today; and since he missed so much his favourite fruit, strawberries, for they could not grow in the tropical heat, he brought with him some strawberry seedlings which he planted near his house on the hill. From that day hence, the ridge on top of Penang Hill has been known as Strawberry Hill.</p>
<p>As for today, Penang HIll functions both as a strawberry farm and as a tourist attraction, since the height gives tourists a better view over Georgetown. I must tell you that view over the town is indeed mesmerizing.</p>
<div id="attachment_22702" style="width: 235px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Chinese-big-temple-at-Penang-Hill.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22725]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22702" class="size-medium wp-image-22702" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Chinese-big-temple-at-Penang-Hill-225x300.jpg" alt="Chinese temple on top of Penang Hill" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Chinese-big-temple-at-Penang-Hill-225x300.jpg 225w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Chinese-big-temple-at-Penang-Hill-113x150.jpg 113w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Chinese-big-temple-at-Penang-Hill-369x492.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Chinese-big-temple-at-Penang-Hill.jpg 450w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22702" class="wp-caption-text">Chinese temple on top of Penang Hill</p></div>
<p>To get to the top of Penang Hill, you can either:</p>
<ul>
<li>hop on the Penang Hill Railway. Built in 1923, this is one of the oldest funicular systems, with a 2km long track and a climbing time of 30 minutes bottom to top.</li>
<li>drive up with a private road with entry from Penang Botanical Gardens.</li>
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<p>Penang Hill can be visited daily from 6,30 am to 11 pm. For more click on <a href="http://www.penanghill.gov.my" target="_blank">http://www.penanghill.gov.my</a></p>
<p><b>2. Kek Lok Si Temple</b></p>
<p>Kek Lok Si Temple is only a few minutes drive from Penang Hill. Located in the Air Itam area, this temple was originally built in 1891 and is the biggest Buddhist temple ever built in Malaysia. Thanks to its size, its location on a hilly area and an enormous statue of the Goddess of Mercy, Kuan Yin, I can guarantee you won’t miss it since it can be easily spotted from the road.</p>
<p>I visited this place only once, back in 2013; my friend and I drove up the hill via the road provided. I found Kek Lok Si Temple to be really huge, commanding impressive views. The compound includes the entrance, shops, gardens, temples and a prayer hall. For more information click on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kek_Lok_Si" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kek_Lok_Si</a></p>
<p><b>3. Penang Botanical Gardens</b></p>
<div id="attachment_22692" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/At-Botanical-Garden-Penang.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22725]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22692" class="size-medium wp-image-22692" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/At-Botanical-Garden-Penang-300x225.jpg" alt="At the Botanical Garden Penang" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/At-Botanical-Garden-Penang-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/At-Botanical-Garden-Penang-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/At-Botanical-Garden-Penang-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/At-Botanical-Garden-Penang-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/At-Botanical-Garden-Penang-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/At-Botanical-Garden-Penang.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22692" class="wp-caption-text">At the Botanical Garden Penang</p></div>
<p>The only gate to Penang Hill is the Penang Botanical Gardens, known as ‘Taman Botanical’. It is situated in a valley along Jalan Kebun Bunga. The whole gardens area has a very well-managed landscape that consists of plenty of exotic plant species. This garden was set up in 1884 by Englishman Charles Curtis, appointed Assistant Superintendent by the gardens Superintendent, Nathaniel Cantley. Penang Botanical Gardens has 12 sections; amongst the most interesting are the Formal Garden, the Lily Pond, the Perdana Plant and the Cactus House.</p>
<p>If you plan a visit here, do know that there are monkeys surrounding the area. You are reminded not to touch monkeys for safety reason. For more information click on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penang_Botanic_Gardens" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penang_Botanic_Gardens</a></p>
<p><b>4. Gurney Drive</b></p>
<p>Gurney Drive is a seaside boulevard home to boats, shopping malls, hotels and restaurant. Hence, if you are keen to try the famous Penang Laksa and various other signature dishes, Gurney Drive is the place you are looking for.</p>
<p><b>5. Snake Temple</b></p>
<div id="attachment_22718" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/KekLokSiTemple-Penang-Snake.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22725]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22718" class="size-medium wp-image-22718" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/KekLokSiTemple-Penang-Snake-300x171.jpg" alt="Kek Lok Si, the snake temple" width="300" height="171" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/KekLokSiTemple-Penang-Snake-300x171.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/KekLokSiTemple-Penang-Snake-600x343.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/KekLokSiTemple-Penang-Snake-150x86.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/KekLokSiTemple-Penang-Snake-369x211.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/KekLokSiTemple-Penang-Snake.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22718" class="wp-caption-text">Kek Lok Si, the snake temple</p></div>
<p>I am definitely not a snake fan or any kind of snake lover. If you talk about snakes, I can feel my body ticklish, even by listening to the word. If there is a snake around, I am the first to run! It was my love for writing and documenting that made me turn the page, win the fear, make myself brave and visit the snake temple! I can now tell you it was not such a bad experience at all, the place is indeed worth seen.</p>
<p>Built by a Buddhist monk and healer, Chor Soo Kong, in 1850, the place is called, in the Hokkien language, Ban Ka Lan or Temple of the Azure Clouds, since it almost reaches the fluffy white clouds in the azure sky.</p>
<p>The snake temple is, you can guess, filled with various types of snake on display, some that was totally unknown to me, and with the smoke of burning incense. Devotees firmly believe the snakes have come to this temple on their own accord&#8230;</p>
<p>If you are daring enough, perhaps you too should visit it. Bear in mind that pit vipers are found everywhere, even on the altar. Though the vipers are believed to be rendered harmless by the sacred smoke, they have been de-venomed for safety reasons. Visitors are warned are warned against picking up the reptiles (most do so for picture takings) since they still have their fangs intact and could bite. There is of course a tourist service in place for taking pics with the snakes, and it costs RM30 for a set of 2 pictures&#8230;</p>
<p>The snake temple is located at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Bayan Lepas. It is open to public daily from 6.00 am to 7.00 pm &#8211; entry tickets are RM5 for adults and RM3 for children.</p>
<p><b>6. Komtar Tower</b></p>
<div id="attachment_22720" style="width: 210px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/temple-with-Komtar.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22725]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22720" class="wp-image-22720 size-medium" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/temple-with-Komtar-200x300.jpg" alt="temple with Komtar" width="200" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/temple-with-Komtar-200x300.jpg 200w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/temple-with-Komtar-100x150.jpg 100w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/temple-with-Komtar-369x554.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/temple-with-Komtar.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22720" class="wp-caption-text">Chinese temple with Komtar at the far end</p></div>
<p>Komtar is the acronym for Kompleks Tunku Abdul Rahman (Tunku Abdul Rahman Complex), an important landmark of Penang. With its 65 storey, this building can be seen from any part of Georgetown, as well as from Butterworth on the mainland. One unique feature of this building is its cylinder shape. Komtar is home to the state government. I recommend a visit to those who want to snap a great view of Penang. Komtar is open to public from 10.30 am to 9.30 pm.</p>
<p><b>7. Queensbay Mall</b></p>
<p>This place is a paradise for shoppers as it consists of a wide range of stores selling anything from clothing to food. The Mall is open daily from 10.30 am to 10.30 pm.</p>
<p><b>8. Batu Ferringhi</b></p>
<p>Batu Ferringhi &#8211; translated as Foreigner&#8217;s Rock &#8211; is a beach area, one popular spot for those who want to have picnic and spend time on a sandy beach. The iconic feature of Batu Ferringhi is The Ship, a restaurant on the seafront shaped like a large wooden vessel. This award-winning restaurant features a maritime theme complete with captains and crews in charming uniforms, and serves delicious cuisine.</p>
<p>The Batu Ferringhi area offers a wide range of activities, and especially sport activities such as banana boats,windsurfing and jet sky. The area has plenty of great hotels and restaurants, and a night market too. It is indeed a most recommended place for those who want to spend a weekend with families and friends.</p>
<p><b>9. Butterfly Farm &#8211; Entopia</b></p>
<div id="attachment_22696" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Butterfly-at-Entopia.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22725]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22696" class="size-medium wp-image-22696" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Butterfly-at-Entopia-300x225.jpg" alt="Butterflies at Entopia" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Butterfly-at-Entopia-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Butterfly-at-Entopia-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Butterfly-at-Entopia-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Butterfly-at-Entopia-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Butterfly-at-Entopia-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Butterfly-at-Entopia.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22696" class="wp-caption-text">Butterflies at Entopia</p></div>
<p>Butterfly Farm founder David Goh, who started this passion from a simple hobby in his backyard, opened it in 1986 with the main objective to protect and conserve the various types of butterflies on the island. Butterfly Farm is the first tropical butterfly exhibition in the world; it was set up in an area of 8 hectares that houses 4,000 butterflies from as many as 120 butterfly groups, and has played host to over 4 million visitors. Apart from butterflies, this farm also displays other insect and reptiles. I loved visiting Butterflies Farm, the area is great, the gardens lush and the explanation on the various butterflies is comprehensive.</p>
<div id="attachment_22698" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/butterfly-farm.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22725]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22698" class="size-medium wp-image-22698" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/butterfly-farm-300x225.jpg" alt="At the butterfly farm" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/butterfly-farm-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/butterfly-farm-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/butterfly-farm-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/butterfly-farm-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/butterfly-farm-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/butterfly-farm.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22698" class="wp-caption-text">At the butterfly farm</p></div>
<p>Penang Butterfly Farm is now being reinvented into Entopia (Entomological Utopia). This rebirth comes from David Goh’s desire to help people live in better harmony with nature. In the new discovery hub, butterflies and insects are free to come out to play.</p>
<p>Entopia is located at Jalan Teluk Pahang, past the Batu Feringgi area, and it is opened from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm. Check <a href="http://www.entopia.com" target="_blank">www.entopia.com</a></p>
<p><b>10. Monkey Beach</b></p>
<div id="attachment_22706" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Going-to-monkey-beach.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[22725]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22706" class="size-medium wp-image-22706" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Going-to-monkey-beach-300x225.jpg" alt="On the way to Monkey Beach" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Going-to-monkey-beach-300x225.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Going-to-monkey-beach-600x450.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Going-to-monkey-beach-150x113.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Going-to-monkey-beach-369x277.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Going-to-monkey-beach-770x578.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Going-to-monkey-beach.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-22706" class="wp-caption-text">On the way to Monkey Beach</p></div>
<p>Known as Teluk Duyung, Monkey Beach is a popular tourist destination in Penang, a great place to visit during weekends and public holidays, with locals coming to enjoy picnics and camping. There is plenty of sport activities like jet sky on offer, and there are walks and jungle trekking available for the adventurous types. Monkey Beach is also ideal for those who want privacy and a quite time away from the busy city life.</p>
<p>At Monkey Beach, I enjoyed cooking Ayam Pansuh (a chicken meat dish prepared in a bamboo stuffed with water) for my friends, swimming and playing volleyball with Japanese tourists. I loved my time there,quite soothing.</p>
<p>To access this beach, there are two route available. You can take a boat for the 20-minutes trip which costs RM50 for the whole boat, or you can take a 3 kilometres vigorous hike, which should take about 2 hours. Both start at the entrance of the National Park at Teluk Bahang.</p>
<p><strong>READ PART 2 AT</strong> <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/20-best-spots-in-penang-part-2/" target="_blank">http://asianitinerary.com/20-best-spots-in-penang-part-2/</a></p>
<p><strong>STREET FOOD PENANG:</strong> <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/penang-street-food-chulia-street/" target="_blank">http://asianitinerary.com/penang-street-food-chulia-street/</a></p>
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<p>L’isola di Penang &#8211; e la sua principale città Georgetown &#8211; è una di quelle esperienze di viaggio dove luoghi, odori, suoni e sapori si fondono insieme in un bazar eclettico che riporta a grandi ricordi. La colorata storia di Penang si può rintracciare dal suo straordinario patrimonio architettonico risalente al 1786, quando Sir Francis Light convinse il Sultano di Kedah a cedere Pulau Penang (o l&#8217;isola della noce di betel) alla Compagnia Britannica delle Indie Orientali . Il primo insediamento che ebbe una crescita immediata fu battezzato Georgetown in onore del Re Giorgio III. Oggi Georgetown è il principale crogiolo culturale e religioso di Penang nonché la sua capitale politica. Malesi, cinesi, indiani e diverse altre comunità coesistono in perfetta armonia. Siti e santuari riempiono la capitale a tal punto che la maggior parte di loro si trovano a pochi metri di distanza l&#8217;uno dall&#8217;altro. Durante il mio soggiorno a Georgetown mi sono mescolato con masse di devoti musulmani, indù, buddisti e cristiani. Camminando lungo Lebuh Cannon Street, ho avuto occasione di visitare la Chiesa di San Giorgio, la Dea della Misericordia, il Tempio di Sri Mariamman, il Tempio Yap Knongsi e la Moschea Kapitan Keling. Una semplice svolta dopo Lebuh Acheh e mi sono imbattuto in una moschea malese. Ma se si pensa che questo è tanto, si pensi di nuovo perché Georgetown sfoggia, a parte quelli già citati, altri templi ed edifici culturali quali il Tempio di King Street, il Tempio Teochew, il Museo Islamico, la Cattedrale dell&#8217;Assunta, il Tempio Hainan,  il Tempio Benggali, il Cimitero Cristiano, il Tempio Cheah Kongsi e la Chiesa di San Francesco Saverio. Una popolazione multirazziale porta anche varie opzioni culinarie. In Little India (in Lebuh Pasar) ho provato piatti indiani come il Nasai Kandar, un piatto indiano musulmano, e altre favorite specialità sub-continentali come Tosai, Idiapom, pollo tandoori e curry di lenticchie con pollo tikka, e una vasta scelta di chappati e pane naan. Queste mangiate a Georgetown mi hanno riportato ai ricordi della mistica India. Per gli appassionati di cucina cinese, ci sono costine di maiale cotte al vapore, pao of char siew con ripieno di pasta dolce, har gao e tortine di carne fanno di un pasto una vera esperienza. L’altra avventura culinaria l’ho fatta nella zona di Gurney Drive, famosa per i suoi venditori ambulanti i cui banchetti offrono specialità di Penang come nasi goreng, rojak, asam laksa, hokkien mee e pasembor. Quando ho sentito il bisogno di godere della natura, mi sono trovato a passeggiare in verdi parchi o lungo spiagge assolate. Una fuga dalla giungla di cemento di Georgetown è Penang Hill; ci si può salire facendo trekking, oppure utilizzando il treno funicolare pubblico – la mia scelta è caduta sulla seconda opzione. Una volta in cima si può godere di un clima fresco e di una vista fantastica. Da lì ho fatto un detour a un&#8217;altra destinazione classica, il giardino botanico, un&#8217;oasi di pace e tranquillità e un paradiso per gli amanti della botanica. Una mattina presto ho preso l&#8217;autobus pubblico e in un&#8217;ora circa mi sono trovato a camminare nel Parco Nazionale di Penang, il Taman Negara, classificato nel Guinness dei Records come il parco più piccolo al mondo. Quello stesso pomeriggio ho pranzato sul lungomare nel piccolo villaggio di pescatori di Teluk Bahang, per poi passeggiare lungo la spiaggia dorata di Batu Ferringhi &#8211; famoso parco di divertimenti che comprende alberghi di lusso internazionali. Batu Ferringhi offre inoltre una vasta gamma di sport acquatici come vela, windsurf, sci d&#8217;acqua, parasailing e giri in barca. Altre attività ricreative sulla spiaggia comprendono equitazione e beach volley. Penang è anche un centro dove fare shopping e divertirsi grazie ai suoi numerosi bar, centri commerciali, teatri e bazar situati in città. Per fare shopping ho scelto il Gurney Plaza, per poi godermi una performance culturale all’Eden Village Seafood. Se non fosse stato per il limite della mia carta di credito, molto probabilmente starei ancora ripagando i debiti di quel viaggio&#8230; Georgetown, sede dell&#8217;amministrazione commerciale e centro nevralgico del periodo coloniale britannico, è cresciuta fondendo il meglio dell’Oriente e dell’Occidente. La fusione di queste due culture rende Penang un luogo unico sia per i visitatori che per i suoi abitanti. Infine, è da notare che in recenti sondaggi l&#8217;isola è stata classificata come uno dei migliori posti asiatici in cui vivere.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/selamat-penang/">Selamat Penang</a> appeared first on <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/">Asian Itinerary</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img width="150" height="150" src="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Georgetown-wall-art-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Georgetown-wall-art-150x150.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Georgetown-wall-art-75x75.jpg 75w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></div><p>L’isola di Penang &#8211; e la sua principale città Georgetown &#8211; è una di quelle esperienze di viaggio dove luoghi, odori, suoni e sapori si fondono insieme in un bazar eclettico che riporta a grandi ricordi.</p>
<div id="attachment_24445" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0091.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24476]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24445" class="size-medium wp-image-24445" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0091-300x200.jpg" alt="Lim Jetty in the past" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0091-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0091-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0091-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0091-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0091-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0091-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0091-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0091.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24445" class="wp-caption-text">Lim Jetty in the past</p></div>
<p>La colorata storia di Penang si può rintracciare dal suo straordinario patrimonio architettonico risalente al 1786, quando Sir Francis Light convinse il Sultano di Kedah a cedere Pulau Penang (o l&#8217;isola della noce di betel) alla Compagnia Britannica delle Indie Orientali . Il primo insediamento che ebbe una crescita immediata fu battezzato Georgetown in onore del Re Giorgio III.</p>
<p>Oggi Georgetown è il principale crogiolo culturale e religioso di Penang nonché la sua capitale politica. Malesi, cinesi, indiani e diverse altre comunità coesistono in perfetta armonia. Siti e santuari riempiono la capitale a tal punto che la maggior parte di loro si trovano a pochi metri di distanza l&#8217;uno dall&#8217;altro.</p>
<div id="attachment_24443" style="width: 210px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0037.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24476]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24443" class="size-medium wp-image-24443" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0037-200x300.jpg" alt="Outside a Chinese temple" width="200" height="300" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0037-200x300.jpg 200w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0037-100x150.jpg 100w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0037-369x554.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0037.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24443" class="wp-caption-text">Outside a Chinese temple</p></div>
<p>Durante il mio soggiorno a Georgetown mi sono mescolato con masse di devoti musulmani, indù, buddisti e cristiani. Camminando lungo Lebuh Cannon Street, ho avuto occasione di visitare la Chiesa di San Giorgio, la Dea della Misericordia, il Tempio di Sri Mariamman, il Tempio Yap Knongsi e la Moschea Kapitan Keling. Una semplice svolta dopo Lebuh Acheh e mi sono imbattuto in una moschea malese. Ma se si pensa che questo è tanto, si pensi di nuovo perché Georgetown sfoggia, a parte quelli già citati, altri templi ed edifici culturali quali il Tempio di King Street, il Tempio Teochew, il Museo Islamico, la Cattedrale dell&#8217;Assunta, il Tempio Hainan,  il Tempio Benggali, il Cimitero Cristiano, il Tempio Cheah Kongsi e la Chiesa di San Francesco Saverio.</p>
<div id="attachment_24459" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9784.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24476]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24459" class="size-medium wp-image-24459" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9784-300x200.jpg" alt="Street food is everywhere in Penang" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9784-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9784-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9784-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9784-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9784-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9784-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9784-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9784.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24459" class="wp-caption-text">Street food is everywhere in Penang</p></div>
<p>Una popolazione multirazziale porta anche varie opzioni culinarie. In Little India (in Lebuh Pasar) ho provato piatti indiani come il Nasai Kandar, un piatto indiano musulmano, e altre favorite specialità sub-continentali come Tosai, Idiapom, pollo tandoori e curry di lenticchie con pollo tikka, e una vasta scelta di chappati e pane naan. Queste mangiate a Georgetown mi hanno riportato ai ricordi della mistica India.</p>
<p>Per gli appassionati di cucina cinese, ci sono costine di maiale cotte al vapore, pao of char siew con ripieno di pasta dolce, har gao e tortine di carne fanno di un pasto una vera esperienza. L’altra avventura culinaria l’ho fatta nella zona di Gurney Drive, famosa per i suoi venditori ambulanti i cui banchetti offrono specialità di Penang come nasi goreng, rojak, asam laksa, hokkien mee e pasembor.</p>
<div id="attachment_24461" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9786.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24476]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24461" class="size-medium wp-image-24461" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9786-300x200.jpg" alt="A beach within the national park" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9786-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9786-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9786-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9786-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9786-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9786-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9786-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9786.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24461" class="wp-caption-text">A beach within the national park</p></div>
<p>Quando ho sentito il bisogno di godere della natura, mi sono trovato a passeggiare in verdi parchi o lungo spiagge assolate. Una fuga dalla giungla di cemento di Georgetown è Penang Hill; ci si può salire facendo trekking, oppure utilizzando il treno funicolare pubblico – la mia scelta è caduta sulla seconda opzione. Una volta in cima si può godere di un clima fresco e di una vista fantastica. Da lì ho fatto un detour a un&#8217;altra destinazione classica, il giardino botanico, un&#8217;oasi di pace e tranquillità e un paradiso per gli amanti della botanica.</p>
<div id="attachment_24453" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9736.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24476]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24453" class="size-medium wp-image-24453" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9736-300x200.jpg" alt="Taman Negara entrance signboard" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9736-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9736-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9736-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9736-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9736-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9736-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9736-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_9736.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24453" class="wp-caption-text">Taman Negara entrance signboard</p></div>
<p>Una mattina presto ho preso l&#8217;autobus pubblico e in un&#8217;ora circa mi sono trovato a camminare nel Parco Nazionale di Penang, il Taman Negara, classificato nel Guinness dei Records come il parco più piccolo al mondo. Quello stesso pomeriggio ho pranzato sul lungomare nel piccolo villaggio di pescatori di Teluk Bahang, per poi passeggiare lungo la spiaggia dorata di Batu Ferringhi &#8211; famoso parco di divertimenti che comprende alberghi di lusso internazionali. Batu Ferringhi offre inoltre una vasta gamma di sport acquatici come vela, windsurf, sci d&#8217;acqua, parasailing e giri in barca. Altre attività ricreative sulla spiaggia comprendono equitazione e beach volley.</p>
<div id="attachment_24441" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0021.jpg" rel="prettyphoto[24476]"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24441" class="size-medium wp-image-24441" src="http://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0021-300x200.jpg" alt="Colourful rickshaw in Georgetown" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0021-300x200.jpg 300w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0021-600x400.jpg 600w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0021-150x100.jpg 150w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0021-369x246.jpg 369w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0021-770x514.jpg 770w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0021-285x190.jpg 285w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0021-236x156.jpg 236w, https://asianitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/MG_0021.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24441" class="wp-caption-text">Colourful rickshaw in Georgetown</p></div>
<p>Penang è anche un centro dove fare shopping e divertirsi grazie ai suoi numerosi bar, centri commerciali, teatri e bazar situati in città. Per fare shopping ho scelto il Gurney Plaza, per poi godermi una performance culturale all’Eden Village Seafood. Se non fosse stato per il limite della mia carta di credito, molto probabilmente starei ancora ripagando i debiti di quel viaggio&#8230;</p>
<p>Georgetown, sede dell&#8217;amministrazione commerciale e centro nevralgico del periodo coloniale britannico, è cresciuta fondendo il meglio dell’Oriente e dell’Occidente. La fusione di queste due culture rende Penang un luogo unico sia per i visitatori che per i suoi abitanti. Infine, è da notare che in recenti sondaggi l&#8217;isola è stata classificata come uno dei migliori posti asiatici in cui vivere.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/selamat-penang/">Selamat Penang</a> appeared first on <a href="https://asianitinerary.com/it/">Asian Itinerary</a>.</p>
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