Bukit Tambun

Penang


This attractive village is worth a look before or after a trip to the nearby island of Pulau Aman. The shophouses along the main street are painted with rainbow colours and murals, including images of Bruce Lee, Mr Bean, Woody from Toy Story and portraits of local shopkeepers. Look also for the grand but now ruined Chinese mansion near several places serving mee udang (prawn noodle soup).


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