The Penang Town Hall was built in 1880; the Town Hall on the left is on Wright Street and the City Hall on the right is the new building of the City Council, completed in 1903. A white exterior symbolizes the city council's status and contribution in Georgetown and is also a remarkable architectural landscape of the Old Guantanamo Corner. These two buildings, along with the lawn in front of them, are beautiful and often forget their original function.
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The Penang Town Hall was built in 1880; the Town Hall on the left is on Wright Street and the City Hall on the right is the new building of the City Council, completed in 1903. A white exterior symbolizes the city council's status and contribution in Georgetown and is also a remarkable architectural landscape of the Old Guantanamo Corner. These two buildings, along with the lawn in front of them, are beautiful and often forget their original function.
Fine colonial buildingAnother good British colonial building on the heritage zone next to the padang and the esplinade. You can enter and see the small exhibition of the history of Penang up to the present.
Full of rich Victorian style, the building was the headquarters of Penang Island Municipal Council at that time. The Monument to the Martyrs of the First World War also stands here. In 2013, Penang also won the Best City Council Award from Europe.
Two colonial government halls stand on the left side of the old Guanzi Corner Grassland. The white appearance symbolizes the status and contribution of the City Council in George City. It is also a remarkable architectural landscape of the old Guanzi Corner. The halls of two municipal councils, Town Hall, on Wright Street, were built in 1880; City Hall, on the right, by the sea, was the new building of the municipal council, completed in 1903. In Chinese, Town Hall is a town hall. It can also be called a city hall like City Hall.
If you want to see the Bell Tower in Lust Caution shooting place, it's already very close here. I also stayed here for a while because I think it's beautiful. There's a beach and a large grassland beside it. It's very close to the Bell Tower at the other end of the grassland.
One of the most beautiful buildings in Penang is only one road away from the sea. But when we went there, the front lawn was all enclosed, presumably in renovation, which made the whole scene look not so good, but of course it was only temporary.
The Town Hall of Penang City, on the west side of the old Guanzai Kok lawn, is exquisitely constructed and elegant. It stands out on the side of the huge lawn. Town Hall, on the left, was built in 1880; City Hall, on the right, by the sea, was built in 1903 as a new building of the city council. During our stay in Penang, the new building has been repaired with a rack, which has affected the viewing effect. Looking at these two elegant buildings, together with the clear sea nearby, children playing on the lawn from time to time, the sunshine is bright, there is a wonderful harmonious picture, people can not help but want to sit quietly and enjoy all this. Especially at dusk, the sky is brilliant, I will bathe with the building in this orange brilliant, has long forgotten the way home. [Attraction Address] Jalan Padang Kota Lama, Georgetown, 10200 Georgetown Penang. [Traffic Guide] Across the old corner of Guanzai, opposite Fort Cornwallis, there is a large lawn in the middle, which can be reached through. [Tickets for scenic spots] No visitors have been passed several times without seeing them enter or leave. I wonder if they can visit. Enjoy the characteristics of two British-style colonial buildings, blending into the beautiful lawn sea and blue sky. [Circumstances] There are many people walking and visiting the old Guanzai Corner, which is the most central place. On the south side is the seaside. There is a seaside road. A good place to go for a walk, especially in the evening. [Notes] The surroundings are great. Let's set aside more time here. [Photo Suggestion] After a day tour, don't forget to take a night view at sunset. [Tour time] Recommend 1-1.5 hours [Summary after Tour] places worth visiting several times, especially in the evening.
The city hall in Penang is a monument, but unfortunately not given to visit during renovation.