Tanjung Asam, Teluk Kumbar

Tanjung Asam, Gertak Sanggul, Penang (16 October 2019)


Tanjung Asam (GPS: 5.28164, 100.21179) is a promontory in Gertak Sanggul, in Teluk Kumbar, Penang. This rocky headland is flanked on both sides by sandy beaches. It is a popular picnic place for the locals.

A distinct feature of Tanjung Asam is the lone tree at the headland.

Going to Tanjung Asam

From Jalan Teluk Kumbar, continue on Jalan Gertak Sanggul for 2.7km, and you will arrive at the turning to Tanjung Asam (see Google Street View on this page).

Tanjung Asam, Gertak Sanggul, Penang (16 October 2019)


Tanjung Asam, Gertak Sanggul, Penang (16 October 2019)


Tanjung Asam, Gertak Sanggul, Penang (16 October 2019)


Tanjung Asam, Gertak Sanggul, Penang (16 October 2019)


Tanjung Asam, Gertak Sanggul, Penang (16 October 2019)


Tanjung Asam, Gertak Sanggul, Penang (16 October 2019)


Tanjung Asam, Gertak Sanggul, Penang (16 October 2019)


Tanjung Asam, Gertak Sanggul, Penang (16 October 2019)


Tanjung Asam, Gertak Sanggul, Penang (16 October 2019)


Tanjung Asam, Gertak Sanggul, Penang (16 October 2019)


Pulau Rimau, as seen from Tanjung Asam, Gertak Sanggul, Penang (1 November 2003)

Tanjung Asam on Google Maps Street View

Side road leading down to Tanjung Asam (Jan 2019)

Tanjung Asam is on the map of Teluk Kumbar