Exploring George Town at night

Weld Quay at night (22 May 2016)


George Town, the capital of Penang, takes on a different look and feel as night falls. One of the most charming cities in Asia, George Town is one of those places that invites you to explore, whether by day or by night.

Night falls over the Kapitan Keling Mosque (25 July 2009)


If you are a photography enthusiast, the inner quarters are a perfect place to get character-rich shots, places such as Toh Aka Lane, Stewart Lane and Armenian Street. Wait for a lone motorcycle or bicycle to pass, then capture it with a long shuttle speed, creating a stream of light down the road.

Roti seller in Little India, George Town (7 July 2010)


Perhaps the best time to explore is at dusk, when the sky turns a brilliant blue and the streets are beginning to be lit up. It's called the blue hour, or l'heure bleue in French, when the sky is neither daylight-bright nor completely dark. In Penang, the time frame for blue hour is only about 20 minutes or less, so you really have to work fast to get the most shots during that short period.

The most important equipment for capturing night scenes of George Town, apart from a good camera, is a steady tripod. This will allow you to get sharp images even with very long exposures.

Muda Lane at night (7 July 2010)


On this page I provide you some examples of streets in George Town that you can explore to get good shots at night. I hope you enjoy your trip exploring the city after dark.

Perhaps the best time to explore is at dusk, when the sky turns a brilliant blue and the streets are beginning to be lit up.

Entrance to Cheah Kongsi (1 July 2012)


McNair Street at night (1 July 2012)


Magazine Road becoming a river in red (1 July 2012)


All silent at Soo Hong Lane (1 July 2012)


Little boy still Reaching Up (1 July 2012)


Junction of Ah Quee Street with Beach Street (1 July 2012)


Penang Road at night (2 November 2012)


Penang Road at night (2 November 2012)


Prangin Road at night (2 November 2012)

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