04 Mar

Clan Jetties, Weld Quay, Penang

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Penang was my first travel destination of the year 2009. I’m glad to have few days break for new year.

Queen was my tour guide for this trip. Thank you for spending your precious time to guide me!

My first destination was Clan Jetties, Weld Quay.

A clan jetty is actually a village built on silts and the name of the jetty is named after the last name of the residence. Each jetty comprises of row houses linked by planked walkways over the water. Their ancestor’s came from small coastal communities in Fukien province China, and were mostly fisherman and gatherers of oysters.

According to the local people, there are 8 clan jetties along Weld Quay, which are:

  • Chew Jetty
  • Koay Jetty
  • Lee Jetty
  • Lim Jetty
  • Peng Aun Jetty
  • Tan Jetty
  • Yeoh Jetty
  • Mixed Clans Jetty

We just visited Lee, Tan & Mixed Clans Jetties only. Too bad, I did not visit LIM Jetty :P

Click on the picture below to see the full album of Clan Jetties, Weld Quay.

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