Street of Harmony is a must see attraction in George Town, the UNESCO world heritage site on Penang Island, Malaysia. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will provide all information about famous Street of Harmony in Penang.
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Must Know about Street of Harmony in Penang
– Other name(s): Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling (named after Kapitan Keling Mosque located on it), Pitt Street (named after William Pitt the Younger who was the British prime minister at that time)
– Location: George Town, Penang, Malaysia
– Opening times: morning
– Closing times: mid-night
– Length: around 1 kilometers
– Width:
– Direction: north to south
– North end: Light Street, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
– South end: Armenian Street, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
– Major crossroads:
– Recognition(s):
– Reason(s) to visit: many cultural and historic landmarks of George Town Penang on this road
– Best time to visit: early morning, late afternoon
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/street-of-harmony-george-town-penang/
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Other information:
Street of Harmony (Penang) on Map
History of Street of Harmony in George Town Penang
Attractions on Street of Harmony in George Town Penang
St George’s Church
– Location/address: 01 Lebuh Farquhar Street, George Town Penang (main gate)
– Other name(s): St George’s Anglican Church, Church of St George the Martyr
– Years of construction: 1816 to 1818
– Opening hour(s): Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Friday: closed, Saturday: closed, Sunday: 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM for services
– Ticket price: free
– Reason(s) to visit: a major historic landmark of George Town Penang
– Best time(s) to visit: early morning, late afternoon
– Time to spend: 30-45 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/st-george-church-penang
– Recognition(s): national heritage by Malaysia government (1996), world heritage site by UNESCO (2008)
– Food & drink: not available
– Shopping: not available
– Fact: St George’s Church in Penang is the oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia
Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Temple)
– Location/address: 30 Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling Street, George Town Penang
– Other name(s):
– Years of construction: 1728
– Opening hour(s): 6 am to 8 pm daily
– Ticket price: free
– Reason(s) to visit: a major historic landmark of George Town Penang
– Best time(s) to visit: early morning, late afternoon
– Time to spend: 30-45 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/goddess-of-mercy-temple-penang
– Recognition(s): national heritage by Malaysia government, world heritage site by UNESCO (2008)
– Food & drink: not available
– Shopping: not available
– Fact: one of the oldest Chinese temples in Penang
Sri Mahamariamman Temple
– Location/address: Lebuh Queen Street, George Town Penang
– Other name(s): Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple, Sri Arulmigu Mahamariamman Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, Mariamman Temple, Queen Street Indian Temple
– Years of construction: 1833
– Opening hour(s): 6:30 am to 12 pm and from 4:30 to 9 pm daily
– Ticket price: free
– Reason(s) to visit: a major historic landmark of George Town Penang
– Best time(s) to visit: early morning, late afternoon
– Time to spend: 30-45 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/sri-mahamariamman-temple-penang
– Recognition(s): national heritage by Malaysia government, world heritage site by UNESCO (2008)
– Food & drink: not available
– Shopping: not available
– Fact: one of the oldest Indian temples in Penang
Kapitan Keling Mosque
– Location/address: 14 Jalan Buckingham, George Town Penang
– Other name(s):
– Years of construction: 1801
– Opening hour(s): Saturday – Thursday: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Friday: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
– Ticket price: free
– Reason(s) to visit: a major historic landmark of George Town Penang
– Best time(s) to visit: early morning, late afternoon
– Time to spend: 30-45 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/kapitan-keling-mosque-penang
– Recognition(s): national heritage by Malaysia government, world heritage site by UNESCO (2008)
– Food & drink: not available
– Shopping: not available
– Fact: Kapitan Keling Mosque is one of the oldest and most significent mosques in Malaysia
How to Get to Street of Harmony in Penang
Armenian Street is a nearly-200-meters-long road in George Town, the historic center and a world heritage site on Penang Island, Malaysia.
In the afternoon and evening, cars just can drop off visitors near the crossroads of Armenian Street with Beach Street or Cannon Street.
From the George Town Penang, visitors can walk, take a short car ride or ride the motorbike to go to Armenian Street.
Visitors can reach the Chew Jetty or Kapitan Keling Mosque (two other must see places in George Town) first and then walk to Armenian Street.
From the Penang International Airport (PEN), the distance to Armenian Street is around 40 kilometers. Visitors can take a car/bus to get there. The drive is 30-45 minutes, depending on the traffic and weather.
From Butterworth, visitors need to go to the ferry terminal first and then take a ferry ride (10-15 minutes) from there. After landing Penang, follow the Weld Road and at the entrance of Chew Jetty, cross this road and go straight ahead to see Armenian Street. While walking across Weld Road, be careful.
From Batu Ferringhi, the distance to Armenian Street is around 16 kilometers. Visitors can take a car, bus or motorbike to get there.
Places to Visit near Street of Harmony in Penang
– Kongsi (clan house): Khoo Kongsi, Cheah Kongsi, Tan Kongsi, Lim Kongsi
– Temples: Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Temple), Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Nagore Dargah Sharif, Tua Pek Kong Temple, Wu Ti Meow (War Emperor’s Temple),
– Mosques: Kapitan Keling Mosque, Lebuh Aceh Mosque (Acheen Street Mosque)
– Churches: St George’s Church, Church of the Assumption
– Heritage mansions: Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion), House of Jeap Chor Ee
– Clan jetties: Chew Jetty, Tan Jetty, Ong Jetty, Lee Jetty
– Museums: Penang State Museum & Art Gallery, Sun Yat Sen Museum, Wonderfood Museum, Straits & Oriental Museum, Asia Camera Museum, Penang 3D Trick Art Museum, Upside Down Museum, Batik Painting Museum, Ghost Museum Penang, Glass Museum Penang, Penang Islamic Museum, Penang Ferry Museum, Penang Diocesan Museum
– Other heritage buildings: Fort Cornwallis, Victoria Clock Tower, Penang City Hall, Penang Town Hall, Esplanade (Padang), Cenotaph War Memorial, Municipal Fountain Park, Logan Memorial,
– Famous streets and walkways: Armenian Street, Chulia Street, Esplanade Walk,
– Areas: China Town, Little India
Itinerary to Visit George Town Penang for First Timer
We suggest this itinerary to explore the George Town Penang by foot for first timers:
Total distance: 2,4 kilometers
– Starting point: Pinang Peranakan Mansion, a must see attraction in the town. You can get here by walking or taking a taxi/car/bus. If want to eat something before the walking tour, can try nasi lemak at nearby Ali at the entrance of Sri Weld Food Court on Beach Street.
– Walking along Church Street (towards Beach Street) and at the crossroad with Beach Street, turn left. Go straight until see the Victoria Clock Tower.
– Walking along Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah Road (the eastern side of the Fort Cornwallis) and then along the Esplande Walk between the fort, the padang and the sea. At the Cenotaph War Memorial, turn into Jalan Padang Kota Lama Road (to the left).
– Walking along Jalan Padang Kota Lama Road, pass by the City Hall, the Town Hall, and the Municipal Fountain Park until the end (the Light Street).
– Walking along the Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling Road (‘Street of Harmony’ or Pitt Street) until the end (the Armenian Street). Pass by St George’s Church with its Francis Light Memorial, Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Temple), Kapitan Keling Mosque, Sri Mahamariamman Temple.
– Walking along the Cannon Street until the end (Lebuh Acheh Mosque). You will find the entrance of Khoo Kongsi, famous ‘Boy on Chair’ mural, ‘Window Cat’ mural
– Going back to the crossroad of Cannon Street and the Armenian Street, turn right and then walk along Armenian Street (one of the prettiest roads in George Town Penang). On this narrow road, can see Chinese temples and clan houses (such as Cheah Kongsi, Choo Chay Keong Temple), famous street art murals (like ‘Kids on Bicycle’), the umbrella alley or shophouses.
– The ending point: Chew Jetty, the longest and the most popular clan jetty in Penang, which has ‘Folklore by the Sea’ mural
For more details and the map, please browse https://hoiandaytrip.com/penang-self-guided-walking-tour
