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Armenian Street in George Town, Penang is not just all about street arts. Along the one-way street is a "Tua Pek Kong" Chinese Temple which is one of our favorite spots in town. Built in 1850's, the temple is simply called "Hock Teik Cheng Sin" - the formal name for "Tua Pek Kong". Inside the building houses four affiliated societies, namely Tong Kheng Seah, Poh Hock Seah, Cheng Hoe Seah, and Hokkien Kongsi. It used to be a headquarter of a secret society called Kean Teik Tong. Want to know more? Read on!
槟城乔治市木头公巷除了有著名的壁画外，位于尾端的大伯公庙也是我们常去的景点。建立于1850年，此庙名为福德正神庙，内有四附属的神社即同庆社，宝福社，清和社及福建公司。前身是一个名为建德堂的秘密会社。想要知道更多的话请继续读下去。
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Zheng He (1371-1433/1435) was initially known as Ma He and was born in Kunyang, Yunnan. As a Muslim, he was a well-known mariner, explorer, diplomat, and fleet admiral during China's early Ming dynasty. He was given surname "Zheng" due to contribution to Zhengzhou. Zheng He was also known as "Sanbao" during the time of service in the household of the Prince of Yan as a Eunuch. This name was a reference to the Three Jewels (triratna) in Buddhism. His famous deeds being seven expeditions to the "Western" or Indian Ocean. (Reference: Wikipedia)
郑和 (1371-1433/1435) 原名马和，出生于云南昆阳州，是名回教徒明代著名的航海家、探险家、使者及上将。”郑“是对郑州有功而被朝庭封赐之号。 其”三保“的由来则是他当内宫太监时所封之号, 故世人都称为三保太监。其著名事迹为”郑和七下西洋“。
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Whether you are an ecologist or simply a person who likes natures, now you have another reason to visit Penang Hill. Introducing The Habitat - the world-class ecotourism site on Penang Hill with paved nature trail, gardens, tree top walk and more important, guided tour allowing townies like us to understand more on flora and fauna surrounding the rain forest.
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Built in year 1972, Hean Boo Thean 玄母殿 (GPS: 5.40944,100.33833) was initially a wooden floating Chinese temple in reclamation area of Weld Quay, George Town, Penang. Fearing the corrosion by salt water, the Chinese temple was completely rebuilt using bricks and cements. It is one of our favorite Chinese temples in Penang.
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“Bleaaat…!” A goat farm in Penang island in which every single inch of land is like a gold mine? Yes, it is still possible in Balik Pulau. Saanen Dairy Goat Farm is a family-friendly goat farm and we have brought friends and relatives there three times for goat feeding and milk products.
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Established since Mar 1986, Penang Butterfly Farm was recently rebuilt and rebranded. Our last visit to Butterfly Farm at Teluk Bahang, Penang is probably during primary school year from a school trip. The place is far from George Town and needs about an hour to reach there. We recently re-visited this Penang attraction under the name Entopia.
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Balik Pulau at the west side of Penang island is a great place for weekend escape and sightseeing. We frequently visited it for the famous Balik Pulau laksa, durian, sheep farm, fisherman village and seafood to name a few. Recently, we re-visited it again for a newly launched Botanica Mansion in Bandar Baru Air Putih.
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If you are a solo traveler visiting Penang looking for an affordable yet unique hotel, Time Capsule Hotel at Chulia Street is worth considering.
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