The Chinese clan jetties are “floating villages” that originally housed the labourers working in the harbor. The community, unable to afford life on dry land, led a water-borne existence at water’s edge.
Information by Patrimonio Mundial, taken from the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site 2009 Passport. Pictures source from worldisround.com and geoff-inOz.flickr
A privately-owned, newly-restored Edwardian Anglo Malay bungalow, Clove Hall Penang is a beautiful boutique hotel surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Unique and intimate, this stunning heritage property perfectly captures the spirit of yesteryear, with its understated elegance and impressive collection of antique furnishings and artwork.
With five bright, airy suites, a picturesque outdoor pool and modern conveniences, the hotel is an experience in itself and a class of its own – an epitome of chic simplicity.