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Hin Bus Depot is, as its name suggests, a former 1950s bus depot built in a quaint art deco style. Partially renovated as an arts and entertainment space, it now hosts showcases from progressive artists throughout the year. A number of interesting murals around the site add visual interest, as do regular weekend events. Themes include a growers’ market (the first Saturday of each month), a collectors’ market (the second Saturday), a makers’ market (every third Saturday), and the fashion-oriented Pasar Hin (every fourth Saturday of the month). On Sundays, Hin Bus Depot is home to a pop-up market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. selling a selection from all of the above, including crafts, vintage clothing, homemade delicacies, crocheted flowers, skillful caricatures, and even <a href="https://www.facebook.com/myvietz?DestinAsian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">artichoke tea</a> from <a href="https://staging.destinasian.com/travel-guides/vietnam/">Vietnam</a>. Stroll around or pull up a stool, enjoy the live music, and soak in the atmosphere. —Alison Marshall
<a href="https://hinbusdepot.com?DestinAsian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hinbusdepot.com</a> 
<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/eDTA8msKcBovvGet5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">31A, Jalan Gurdwara, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia</a>

Hin Bus Depot - Exterior and Inside the place. (Photo by Hin Bus Depot)

Hin Bus Depot: Culture Stop