Ceylon Lane, George Town

Ceylon Lane, George Town, Penang (10 February 2020)


Ceylon Lane is a small lane in George Town. It runs in a single direction from Hutton Lane to Argyll Road. The name suggests that there might have been Ceylonese staying in the area, most likely in the mid 19th century, when that part of George Town had a substantial Indian population.

Map of Ceylon Lane, George Town, Penang

Getting to Ceylon Lane

Ceylon Lane is quite far from the bus stop, about 15-20 minutes' walk from the one along Penang Road.

Lorong Ceylon roadsign (10 February 2020)


Ceylon Lane, Penang (29 September 2012)


Lorong Ceylon road sign (29 September 2012)

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