Have Perut Will Travel...: PEN Day 2 │ Padang KOTA LAMA

Penang Esplanade — A Twilight Detour

Almost at the end of our walkabout, Cat suggested we make one last stop at the Penang Esplanade, or Padang Kota Lama — a place we’ve passed many times but rarely slowed down to appreciate properly.

From Google:

“The waterfront Esplanade features historical landmarks, such as the Cenotaph war memorial and Fort Cornwallis, scenic promenades and access to several museums of art and culture… Architectural gems include Penang City Hall, which combines Edwardian Baroque and Palladian styles.”

And that description fits perfectly.

City Hall and the Waterfront

We marvelled at the gorgeous Penang City Hall, glowing softly in the evening light — all white columns, symmetry, and old world charm. It’s one of those buildings that looks grand from afar and even more impressive up close.

We spent some time taking time lapse footage from the Esplanade Walkway, capturing the slow drift of clouds, the movement of people, and the calm waters of the channel. The whole area had that unmistakable Penang evening atmosphere — relaxed, breezy, and quietly beautiful.

Walkabout Continues

With the Esplanade explored, we resumed our walkabout.

Be sure to catch that video!