Pepper Estate: The Untold Story - A Heritage Trail with Eugene Quah

Join Penang Hidden Gems and local historian Eugene Quah on an immersive journey into the history and heritage of Pepper Estate (Hor Chio Hooi), a fascinating, lesser-known community nestled in the hills of Tanjung Bungah.

This trail will peel back the layers of this unique settlement, from its origins as a vast landholding of one of Penang's most influential 19th-century mercantile families to its current status as a close-knit village living on borrowed time.

What You Will Discover:

• The Big Five Mercantile Family: Trace the lineage of Lim Leng Cheak and his philanthropist wife, Tan Say Seang Neo.
• A Gentleman Landlord's Legacy: Learn about Lim Keng Chuan, who generously established the village in 1969.
• Hidden Landmarks and Relics: Explore the intriguing sights, including a 1920s water pump station and WWII-era FCP remains.

Walk the shaded, winding roads and hear the personal accounts of early settlers. This trail is a chance to experience the history, community spirit, and unique atmosphere of Pepper Estate before it undergoes inevitable change.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with a hidden piece of Penang’s past.

Trail Highlights: Lim Leng Cheak’s tomb, the Guillemard Reservoir Road, Ladang Lada entrance, waterworks building, war relics, and the heart of the village community.