Penang's Esplanade is located along George Town's waterfront, stretching 400 metres (1,312 feet) along Jalan (Road) Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah. Forget about dipping into the sea here because the water is muddy and the retaining wall prevents people from going down to the shore. There are no shady trees along the Esplanade and it's too hot for a stroll during the midday sun.
Then why mention about the Esplanade? It's a popular spot with the locals starting late afternoon and into the evening, when it gets cooler. By then there are the strollers, joggers and people just enjoying the sea breeze. Historically this is the place where Captain Francis Light first landed on the island in 1786, and where many of Penang's well-preserved colonial buildings can be seen.
Then why mention about the Esplanade? It's a popular spot with the locals starting late afternoon and into the evening, when it gets cooler. By then there are the strollers, joggers and people just enjoying the sea breeze. Historically this is the place where Captain Francis Light first landed on the island in 1786, and where many of Penang's well-preserved colonial buildings can be seen.
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| The Esplanade in George Town |
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| Along the Esplanade |
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| Fishing by the Esplanade |
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| The Esplanade Park by Gryffindor |
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