Vale of Tempe, Penang

Vale of Tempe is a hilly area in the northern part of Penang Island. It got its name from the gorge in northern Thessaly, Greece, where in Greek mythology, was the favourite hunting ground of the god Apollo. The Vale of Tempe in Penang comprises the road, Jalan Lembah Permai, as it winds its way from Fettes Park to Tanjung Bungah. This is a hill road. The Guillemard Reservoir is access from here. The properties in Vale of Tempe includes the working class village of Pepper Estate surrounded by the upper middle class districts of Tanjung Bungah, Tanjong Tokong and Fettes Park.

Public Transport

Part of Jalan Lembah Permai at Vale of Tempe is served by Rapid Penang Bus No. 104. It may be more convenient to go there by car.

Distance from Magazine Circus: 6.1 km

Amenities

Tunku Abdul Rahman College Penang Branch is located in Vale of Temple. The nearest public schools in Vale of Tempe is Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tanjung Bungah. Dalat International School is in nearby Tanjung Bungah. The nearest market to Vale of Tempe is the Tanjung Bungah Market. The nearest shopping mall is Island Plaza at Tanjong Tokong. The nearest petrol stations from Vale of Temple are the Shell, Caltex and Petronas in Tanjong Tokong, and the Shell and Esso in Tanjong Bungah. The nearest hospital is Penang Adventist Hospital at Burmah Road.

Traffic

Traffic along Jalan Lembah Permai, also known as the Valle of Tempe Road, is quite heavy, despite it being a narrow, winding hill road. This is due to all the development that has taken place on the northern end, around TAR College.