PEN Day 2 │ Walkabout: Pengkalan Weld • JETTY Food Court • Lebuh Armenian

We’re Off on Another Walkabout!

After spending the afternoon relaxing in our apartment, we stepped out in the evening once the temperature had dropped. It felt like the perfect time for another easy walk around Georgetown.

Walking Through Campbell Street

We left Hutton Suites and headed southeast along Jalan Hutton, crossing over to Lebuh Campbell.

Campbell Street had a long and colourful history. It was named after Sir George William Robert Campbell, an important official in Penang during the 1870s. But long before that, locals simply called it “new street” in Hokkien and Cantonese.

Over time, the street developed a more colourful reputation, and different communities gave it their own names—some reflecting its past as an area of nightlife and trade. Walking there today, though, it simply felt lively and full of character.

Through the Heritage Streets

We continued along Lebuh Campbell until the very end, then crossed into Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling and turned into Lebuh Armenian.

Here, we passed one of Penang’s most famous sights—the “Kids on Bicycle” mural. Even though we would return later for photos, it was still nice to see it again as we walked by.

Soon after, we reached the waterfront—and our destination for the evening.

Dinner at The Jetty

We arrived at The Jetty Food Court, where we had planned to have dinner.

(You can catch the full details of that meal in our previous post!)

With full stomachs and a bit more energy, we began our walk back.

Quiet Moments on the Way Back

This time, the streets were quieter. With fewer people around, we took the chance to snap a few quick “wefies” with the mural.

Along the way, a bundle shop caught Brendan’s eye. He spent some time looking through the racks of second hand shoes—always fun to browse, even if nothing was bought.

Looping Back Home

We continued looping through familiar streets:

• Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling
• Jalan Kampung Kolam
• Lebuh Carnarvon
• Back to Lebuh Campbell

Before heading home, we stopped by the fruit stall we had visited the night before. This time, we picked up fresh fruits and a packet of steamed chickpeas—a simple but satisfying snack.

A quick stop at 7 Eleven for a large bottle of drinking water, and we were ready to head back.

Ending the Night

We crossed back onto Jalan Hutton and returned to our apartment.

It had been another easy walk—nothing rushed, nothing planned too tightly. Just exploring, eating, and enjoying the rhythm of Penang at our own pace.

A Gentle Reminder

Masks may now be optional outdoors, but they are still required indoors.

More walkabouts to come—stay tuned! 🌙✨

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📍 Location:
Hutton Suites Hotel - https://goo.gl/maps/LyX27z6dX3KBnH7F7
Kids on Bicycle mural - https://goo.gl/maps/i5xCtRRs8DfvfN7x7
The Jetty Food Court - https://g.page/thejettyfoodcourt?share
KeninCaliq Bundle - https://goo.gl/maps/jdCjERXApJ7t5bzy9
7-Eleven Jalan Penang - https://goo.gl/maps/C1miQtYD7eHLEoxy5

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