Burmah Lane, Pulau Tikus, Penang

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Burmah Lane is a minor road in the Pulau Tikus district of George Town, Penang. It runs from Burmah Road to Gurney Drive. Kelawei Road intersects Burmah Lane into two section.

Burmah Lane (16 September 2010)
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The section of Burmah Lane between Burmah Road and Kelawei Road is probably the most well-known among tourists, for this is the location of the two big Buddhist temples, the Thai Wat Chaiyamangkalaram and the Burmese Dhammikarama. These temples are sited on land that formerly included Thai and Burmese settlements. You can still see some old houses belonging to the Thai village within the compound of Wat Chaiyamangkalaram.

The section of Burmah Lane between Kelawei Road and Gurney Drive was until the 1930's a mere sandy path towards the beach. After Gurney Drive was developed, the extension of Burmah Lane was made into a proper road. Today it is one of the quieter stretched of minor roads in the Pulau Tikus area. Among the sites here includes Tenby International School and Serene Apartment.

Getting there

Rapid Penang Bus 103 pass through Burmah Road heading out of town and through Kelawei Road as it returns to the city.

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