Penang is named after the betel nut tree, and its residents are mostly Malays and Chinese. This is one of the most beautiful places in the eastern cities. 1786 was developed by the British colonial government as the earliest commercial center in the Far East. At that time, a large number of laborers were introduced from abroad, and their traditional culture followed, creating today's unique scenery and customs. Today, it has become a metropolis that embodies the integration of East and West. There are Chinese-style Gokurakuji, Burmese-style reclining Buddha Temple, and? Indian Ocean Emerald? Known as.
Gokurakuji, located in the middle of Mount Aidan, is known as one of the most magnificent Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia, and it is a temple that combines the architectural styles of China, Thailand and Myanmar. The Daxiong Hall in the temple, whether it is the architectural structure or the interior decoration, is a precious local Minnan-style temple architectural heritage. Every brick and tile comes from China, which has a deep origin with China and is very similar to Yongquan Temple in Gushan, Fuzhou.
Inside the temple? Daxiong hall? Four words is more meaningful. What else is there? Haitian Buddha country? Both were written by Emperor Guangxu and Empress Dowager Cixi. What's more, what about Kang Youwei? Don't forget the old country? Four words. It has a history of 126 years. The magnificent buildings and legendary stories in the temple attract millions of tourists every year.
The government doesn't attach great importance to the preservation and maintenance of China's history, so many young Chinese in Penang don't know Penang's influence on China in the past century. There are tall wooden houses by the sea, which is the surname bridge listed in the world cultural heritage. Malaysian Chinese in Fujian Province, China immigrated here, and then their ancestors lived on the sea for generations, uniting Hakka compatriots through blood, surnames and geography. The house roadway that extends to the sea is like a bridge, so what is it? Bridge? This one. If divided by surnames, there are villages such as Liqiao, Qiao Zhou and yangqiao, among which Qiao Zhou is the largest and most famous. The streets and alleys here are all from southern Fujian, so don't worry about losing the brand here.
Penang was discovered by Captain Wright in 1786. When Wright arrived, it was still a sparsely populated island. It is said that Wright shot gold nuggets inland with cannons to encourage workers to help develop the land. Fort Cornwallis is the landing place. The castle was originally built of wood, and was later rebuilt by local prisoners carrying stones to guard Haikou. There are still a few cannons left.
The colorful murals on the outer wall of the wooden house have almost disappeared, and the original appearance can only be found from the commemorative cards sold by local people. There are many traditional festivals in China in Penang, and the food is unique. White coffee is world-famous. There will be no disposable foam bowls in Penang, which the locals think is not environmentally friendly. At the same time, Penang is also a shopping paradise, where travelers can find inexpensive goods. The charming place of this city. If you want to appreciate the local customs here, hiking is the last choice.