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Ayer Itam Market

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Ayer Itam Market
Ayer Itam Market
Ayer Itam Market
Ayer Itam Market
Ayer Itam Market
Ayer Itam Market
Ayer Itam Market
Ayer Itam Market
Ayer Itam Market
Ayer Itam Market
Ayer Itam Market
Ayer Itam Market
Ayer Itam Market
Ayer Itam Market
Ayer Itam Market
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Jalan Air Itam and Jalan Pasar, Air Itam, Penang Island 11090, Malaysia

Air Itam is a suburb of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Nested within the central valleys of Penang Island, it is located approximately 6 km southwest of the city centre. Air Itam is one of the well-known places to sample Penang cuisine, and includes a handful of major tourist attractions such as Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple.The area now known as Air Itam was first developed in the late 18th century, soon after the founding of Penang Island by Captain Francis Light in 1786. British officials intended to turn Air Itam, including Penang Hill, into an agricultural area and established spice farms. To this day, fruits and vegetables are still grown at the hills of Air Itam; fresh produce are then brought downhill daily to the wet markets throughout George Town.
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