A canal running towards the ocean

Different elements of religion could be found all over the island

This area had modern air-conditioned malls and Western restaurants

The very modern and beautiful Straits Quay Marina

The view from the funicular on our way up

The farther we got outside of the city, the more lush the jungle became

After six days, we moved to the heart of the new city, Gurney Plaza, at the G Hotel

Our view was very different here. We were overlooking the construction of a major landfill project.

After a day at our hotel, nearby malls, and a Mexican restaurant, we took the funicular to the top of Penang Hill.

Looking down at George Town, the Penang Strait, and mainland Malaysia.