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Evening

Sunset Over George Town from Air Itam Dam

The views of George Town from the crest of Air Itam Dam rival Penang Hill, especially when the sun dips below the horizon.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 18:43

    Air Itam Dam

    Arrive at the dam and walk to the crest. This is a popular spot for locals to jog and picnic, and the vantage point offers spectacular views of the city below.

  2. 19:23

    Air Itam Dam

    Watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets toward the WSW at 19:23, casting the city in golden light before dusk.

  3. 19:43

    Pasar Air Itam Laksa

    Head down to the local market for dinner. Grab a bowl of Assam Laksa from this simple and popular hawker stall. If you like it spicy, request chilli.

  4. 20:08

    118饮食中心

    Stay in the area for a drink. This food court is open late, allowing you to relax after your meal.

Local tip

You will require your own form of transport to reach the dam. Many locals walk or cycle up from Air Itam town centre, taking around 40 minutes on foot.

Check before you go

  • Pasar Air Itam Laksa is open 11:30-20:00.
  • 118饮食中心 is open Mo-Su 08:00-00:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Air Itam (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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