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George Town, the capital city of the state of Penang, is the second largest city in Malaysia and the economic centre of the country's northern region. The history of George Town began with its establishment by Captain Francis Light of the British East India Company in 1786.
Central George Town is the city centre of George Town, the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang. It corresponds to the eponymous subdivision of George Town, which is mostly identical to the original city limits established when George Town was granted city status in 1957.
The State of Penang, one of the most developed and urbanised Malaysian states, is located at the nation's northwest coast along the Malacca Strait. Unlike most Malaysian states, the history of modern Penang was shaped by British colonialism, beginning with the acquisition of Penang Island from the Sultanate of Kedah by the British East India ...
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Possibly Georgetown’s top thing to do and best known ‘attraction’, the alley-ways and side-streets are awash with incredible artistry, illustrations and murals (most by Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic). This abundance of Georgetown street art was originally envisaged as a way to breathe new life back into Penang’s old shops and homes, and prese...
Alongside the murals in Penang, there are cartoon metal artworks that are affixed to various walls around Georgetown. The ironwork sculptures have been around since 2010 (before the murals became famous) and are a fun and novel way to learn more about Georgetown’s area’s rich history. These are entitled ‘Marking George Town’ and were commissioned t...
Penang was a significant and historical trade link between Asia and Europe, and the older Georgetown streets are still well preserved and reflect those early European touches. To a certain degree, a trip to Georgetown is a little like stepping back in time, especially as you wander around Fort Cornwallis or browse the shops and houses along Beach S...
In the heart of Georgetown’s heritage district lies Lebua Armenian, a vivid and brightly coloured historic street with old shophouses that are now home to gift shops, cafes and tea rooms – this is also one of the best places to see Georgetown’s magnificent street art.
Georgetown’s colourful culinary centre is awash with street food stalls and restaurants offering all manner of delicious Malaysian Indian cuisine. You will also see several places of worship including Sri Mahamariamman Temple,the oldest Hindu temple in Penang. Centred around Chulia Street and Queen Street, Georgetown’s Little India district has a n...
One of only three Chinatowns in the world to be located in a UNESCO World Heritage site (fact-fans, the other two are in Malacca and Laos), Georgetown’s Chinatown in Penang is a charming concoction of clan houses, souvenir stalls, tea houses and restaurants. Based originally along China Street but since expanding all the way to Little India, the be...
Not something we’ve ever come across on our travels before or since, when we look back on our previous trips to Georgetown and Malaysia, it is always the Georgetown clan jetties that we remember most fondly. Located near to the main ferry terminal, these six family / clan jetties in Georgetown are over a century old, each with their own unique char...
We aren’t actually sure if this is classed as one of the above clan jetties as it is newer (built in the 1970s) so we’ve listed it separately as for us, this is one of the hidden gems of Georgetown and one of our must do things in Georgetown. We’ve visited Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yim temple on multiple occasions and on all those occasions, we’ve had th...
Everyone knows Georgetown in Penang is renowned for its amazing street food – some publications such as CNN have even described Georgetown as the ‘best street food in Asia’. Whilst we aren’t saying that, there is an array of fantastic food courts and hawker centres to indulge at (and prices are comparatively cheap compared to other parts of Malaysi...
A Georgetown Penang food tour is a must do for any food lover and is a great way to check out some local hidden gems you might not find by yourself. We did an evening food tour in Georgetown with Food Tour Malaysiaand got to sample some of Penang’s classic dishes from a variety of street food stalls, hawker centres and restaurants. Read more in our...
Mar 20, 2023 · George Town, a colonial port on the island of Penang, dazzles visitors with its winding alleys, pastel-painted storefronts, sumptuously restored hotels and mouthwatering food. Share full article 78
Aug 11, 2023 · Use this free map to navigate your way through almost 100 heritage sites in the historic centre of George Town in Penang. From British colony to street food capital, here's what to see in Penang's George Town.
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. George Town is the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang. It is the core city of the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area with a population of 2.84 million and the second highest contributor to the country's GDP.
