13 Oct BALIK PULAU: THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ISLAND
Balik Pulau: The other side of The Island
BALIK PULAU: THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ISLAND
From Terminal Bus Balik Pulau
Church of the Holy Name of Jesus
The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus is a prominent landmark in Balik Pulau. Built in 1854, it is one of the oldest churches in Penang. Over the years, this Roman Catholic church underwent a series of renovations comprising the nave, sanctuary, two wings, stained-glass windows, bell tower and tenor bell. Today, it has a splendid architectural design.
Operation Days
Monday – Sunday
Operation hours
6.30am – 8.00pm
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Website
Address
Jalan Balik Pulau, Balik Pulau
Contact
+604-866 8545
Street Art
Feed your Instagram with snapshots of Balik Pulau street art pieces. An excellent masterpiece to start is the “Roti Man” mural by contemporary graffiti artist Acit Raman Abdullah. The giant mural was painted to honour a local bread seller, Muniandi, who has been selling bread the traditional way for three decades. Then, head towards the Balik Pulau Roundabout, where a plethora of murals such as the “Fisherman”, “Hakka Dancing Girl” and “The Silat Master” pieces by Russian artist Julia Volchkova await nearby the historical landmark. All of these masterpieces illustrate the township’s economic and cultural stories.
Fisherman by Julia Volchkova (GPS 5.351839, 100.235673)
Hakka Dancing Girl by Julia Volchkova (GPS 5.349820, 100.234219)
The Silat Master by Julia Volchkova (GPS 5.349398, 100.233800)
Balik Pulau Roundabout
The one and only Balik Pulau Roundabout is a must-see landmark. Small in size yet big in history, this historical monument was built in 1882 by Hakka tycoon Koh Seang Tatt to commemorate the then-Governor of Malacca Sir Frederick Weld’s visit to Balik Pulau. In the past, this iconic landmark served as a public water pump as well as a water trough for elephants, cows, and horses. The roundabout marks the convergence of three main roads from different parts of the island.
Address
Jalan Balik Pulau, Balik Pulau
Audi Dream Farm
Fancy a cuddle with farm animals? A visit to the Audi Dream Farm is right up your alley. The farm offers endless joy for visitors to get up close and personal with farmyard animals ranging from rabbits to birds and even camels in a delightful outdoor farm atmosphere. Visitors are allowed to pet and feed the farm animals, much to the delights of the young and the young at heart.
Operation Days
Monday – Sunday
Operation Hours
9.00am – 7.00pm (Last admission 6.00pm)
Address
145, MK B, Sg. Rusa, Balik Pulau
Contact
+6012-499 9099
+6012-406 9099
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Website
SILA Studio
Crazy about ceramics? Drop by SILA Studio. An acronym for Senses Ingenuity Love Authenticity, this gallery displays ceramics by principal artist Shamsu Mohamad and his friends. The distinctive designs of the accessories, platters, bowls, mural and sculptures will definitely appeal to ceramic collectors and enthusiasts. The studio also offers three hours of ceramic making as well as one-day and one-month courses.
Operation Days
Monday – Friday
(Saturday by appointment only)
Operation Hours
9.00am – 5.00pm
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Website
www.facebook.com/silastudioceramic
Address
Pusat Inkubator Kraftangan Balik Pulau, Jalan Sungai Rusa, Balik Pulau
Contact
+6018-942 3788
Lean Seng Cooling Face Powder (Lean Seng Bedak Sejuk)
Rice is not just food; it is a key ingredient used to make a traditional beauty product known as cooling face powder (bedak sejuk). It is believed to help remove skin blemishes, improve the appearance of skin and relieve itchiness. At Lean Seng Cooling Face Powder, you can buy quality face powder and get hands-on experience of making this product. Requiring only rice and water, the process takes up to a month for proper fermentation, grinding, filtering and drying.
Operation Days
Monday – Sunday
Operation Hours
8.00am -5.00pm
Contact
+6016-428 4896 / +6019-474 4684 / +6019-481 1810
Address
160, Mukim-D, Kuala Jalan Bharu, Balik Pulau
Hutan Paya Laut
Hutan Paya Laut (also known as Taman Paya Bakau) is a small mangrove forest reserve equipped with wooden planks, allowing visitors to take in the sights and sounds of this unique mangrove forest.
Address
Jalan Kuala Sungai Burung, Kampung Sungai Burung, Balik Pulau
Pantai Malindo
One of the best spots to end an excursion in these parts of the island is at the picturesque Pantai Malindo. The beach is one of the best spots to watch the sunset, with sweeping views of the long stretch of golden sand leading to the vast expanse of the sea.
Address
Kuala Sungai Burung, Kampung Sungai Burung, Balik Pulau
