Lee Jetty - Part of Heritage Clan Jetties @ Penang in Malaysia

Most people going to the clan jetties in Penang would likely go for the most popular Chew Jetty but the lighted entrance that's similar to the facade of Chinese palace / temple of Lee Jetty drew my attention. 

Honestly, I bet it would be nicer when night falls but given how much I am with night photography, having the advantage of natural daylight would still be preferred. Let's pop in for a closer look!

金鞍山寺- a temple on the side which honoured 保生大帝; a god of medicine within the Hokkien community. Even though I am Hokkien, I don't think I have heard of this particular deity. You may read here for more info! 

Archways with LED strips illuminated the wooden passage towards the end of the jetty! While they were modern installations, it's without a doubt that one word flashed to mind; pretty.

Typical residential dwelling on the side of the passage; unlike Chew Jetty, the buildings along Lee Jetty weren't that commercialized. Maybe it's past operating hours?

Exposed sea bed due to low tide. 

Thankfully, the smell wasn't that bad.

Reaching the end of the jetty; for the rest of the clan jetties in Penang, it's always the "end" view that captivates, especially when there's a light sea breeze. 

First thing I noticed; this forlorn man with his head bent down, sitting at the edge of the fenceless jetty. Thinking he was feeling depressed, I kept a lookout I was closer, and noted he was watching videos on his phone!

View right ahead; overlooking mainland Malaysia. It's a pity I didn't arrive earlier; when I could have likely caught a few glimpses of the sunset. Wait, wrong direction, as I was facing east. 

A few more photographs; I don't think any sane person would attempt any further step. Although the concrete columns were only about three meters tall (meaning I wouldn't die from falling), I shuddered at getting my sandals dirtied! 

Clan jetties actually started taking root in Penang from 1880s but this Lee Jetty was one of the youngest; starting only from 1960s as it was moved from another area that became Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal.

From the original nine; only seven remained and all were concentrated side by side, along the west coast of Penang Island. Considered as slums by many, "the UNESCO listing of the city centre as a World Heritage Site in 2008 prevented further redevelopment of the Clan Jetties".

Time to exit; while the entry was the allure of beautiful lights, the exit was a much muted affair. Oh yes, that's the sunset although not its full spectrum since I wasn't on higher grounds. 

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Address

57-58, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 

10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Itinerary to Penang in 2024