Wednesday 17 October 2018

Our First Visit To Chew Jetty at Weld Quay, Penang.

Once we have loaded our luggage into our car, our next destination is the Chew Jetty. This is the first visit for most of us. Chew Jetty is the largest of the clan jetties. Each jetty is named after a Chinese clan who chose to settle here way before the Japanese occupation. Chew Jetty consists of elevated wooden houses, temples, etc.
A red arrow pointing to the small entrance to Chew Jetty.
A quick snapshot of the wall mural before I lose sight of my friends.
My friends going through the entrance.
Come, follow me for a virtual tour of Chew Jetty.
Walking along this narrow elevated wooden walkway lined with elevated wooden houses on both sides. Most of the houses have been turned into souvenirs shop.

Here is one selling a wide sellection of fans.

Another is selling durian cream puffs, durian cendol, durian pancakes and durian ice creams.
Inside, there is a noodles shop.
The noodles are served in Big Bowls
Menu for the Big Bowl noodles.
Miniature antique vehicles, items, musical instruments as souvenirs.
Wall mural
One of the houses along the walkway.
Most of the houses along the walkway run some kind of business such as selling coconut water, iced water, etc.
A bicycle with a torn umbrella.
I don't know what they are called but they have finely grounded peanuts as filling.
We stopped to buy a packet of  these. 
You can click on this short video to see how they wrapped the peanut filling.
I tried to take a snapshot of a jelly fish swimming near the surface of the water. I hope you can see the outline of the jelly fish. That's the best I can manage with a smartphone camera.
Houses and jetties on stilts.
In the far distance, we can see the Penang Port and the cruise ships.
Rows of elevated wooden houses separated by a narrow waterway.
Narrow elevated wooden walkway leading to more houses.
We ended our visit to Chew Jetty by walking back to the entrance through the same narrow walkway.

Heaven can be entered only through the narrow gate!
The highway to hell is broad,
and its gate is wide enough for all the multitudes who choose its easy way.
But the Gateway to Life is small, and the road is narrow,
and only a few ever find it.
(Matthew 7:13-14, The Living Bible-TLB)

39 comments:

  1. Hola Nancy, preciosas fotos. Me causan curiosidad los paquetes, son muy llamativos. Buen día. Besos.

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    1. I am very curious and would like to taste the noodles.

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  3. Last time we were in that area we were lucky to catch a Chinese puppet show. Very funny.

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    1. That was wonderful! There was no show that day.

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  4. Thanks for the virtual tour. Did you like to eat the snack with ground peanut fillings that you bought there?

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    1. I like it but after eating will need to drink water.

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  5. Big bowl noodle. Didn't try that??

    Nice Jerry photos.

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    1. No more space to try the big bowl noodle, too full from the heavy dim sum breakfast.

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  6. Brings back yummy memories! hahaha

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    1. Still many yummy food waiting for us to try.

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  7. It as so nice to come along with you on this virtual tour, so many things to see and admire.

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  8. What a fun place to explore and of course I got stuck on the noodle place. I can't decide which kind I want. Yummy.

    Have a fabulous day, Nancy. ♥

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    1. Thank you, Sandee! I am still curious about the big bowl noodles. Have a wonderful day!

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  9. I do see the jellyfish, I bet he can sting!! I love the big beautiful fans!! These peanut filled foods, I have never seen anything like them. And the wrapping looks so skillful. What is the wrapping made of anyway? Looks a bit like mummies!

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    1. Yes, they do look like mummies. I think the wrappers are made of some kind of flour.

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  10. Las fotos son magnificas, me ha gustado mucho visitar tu blogs Nancy

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  11. Chew Jetty is such a popular tourist spot, I have not been there yet, hope to get a chance to go there one day.

    Wow, such big bowls!

    I had seen the peanut filled snacks in SG before.

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    1. At least we get to know the life of the early settlers.

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  12. Siempre tan interesante. Un beso.

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  13. Yes, I do see the jellyfish. Such a strange animal.

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    1. Its my first time seeing a live one swimming in the sea water.

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  14. Interesting place, but why a must-visit for you?

    The big bowl noodles sure are expensive.

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    1. Maybe one day will get a chance to try the big bowl noodles.

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  15. What an awesome place to visit, Nancy! I have always wanted to come here. It's in my bucket list. I believe the white peanut snack is called 'Dragon's Beard Candy'. That shot you took of the jellyfish is lovely - lucky you to spot it!

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    1. Yes, its the dragon beard candy. The sighting of the jellyfish was a bonus.

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