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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.
- Follow the Trail of Street Art in Georgetown. Georgetown is, without a doubt, the king of street art. Hundreds of murals inhabit the small radius of the old town, now developed into one enormous art trail.
- Discover Penang’s Wildlife at Penang National Park. Penang is not just Georgetown. The island has some incredible nature to discover! Penang National Park is a pleasant place to go and escape the crowds of the city and is just a short bus ride away.
- Best Thing To Do in Penang: Kek Lok Si Temple. Kek Lok Si temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia! Its name translates as ‘heavenly temple’ and is a sacred place of worship for Buddhists all over the world.
- Take the Funicular up to Penang Hill. Georgetown nestles in the shadow of Penang Hill, which is the last part of the tropical rainforest on the island.
- Explore George Town’S Colonial Heritage
- Fort Cornwallis: Malaysia’s Biggest Fort
- Southeast Asia’s Oldest Anglican Church
- Discover The ‘Penang Story’ at The State Museum
- The Architectural Masterpiece of City Hall
- Photograph Penang’s World-Renowned Street Art
- Explore George Town’S Colonial Hill Station
- Tropical Flowers and Primates Inside Botanical Gardens
- Temple Tour of George Town
- A Celebration of Buddhism at Kek Lok Si
George Town was Malaya’s (old name for Malaysia) thriving colonial port. The British became wealthy from mining tin, rubber plantations and growing coffee in nearby Perak state. Ships exported these commodities from Penang. George Town’s legacy of this bygone era lies the number of preserved buildings. Penang’s capital showcases some of the best ex...
The star-shaped bastion crumbles near the Straits of Melaka in northeast George Town. Fort Cornwallis opened in 1786 to protect Penang against increasing threats of piracy. With an area of almost 39 square meters, it’s Malaysia’s largest fort. Parts of the original outer walls remain which today encloses a small park. Travelers typically spend 15 m...
St George’s in George Town opened its doors in 1819 making it Southeast Asia’s oldest Anglican church. The British commissioned a church for the increasing number of residents migrating to Malaya in the 19th-century. The white-washed structure combines neo-classical, English Palladian and Georgian elements. Walk around the church’s grounds and appr...
Penang State Museum is set inside a former British colonial era school. Permanent exhibitions tell Penang’s story using art, photographs and old maps. Discover what life was like during the British period. Find out about the crucial events that occurred in George Town. Learn about the notorious Penang Riots of 1867 and see a replica of a Chinese tr...
George Town’s colonial legacy manifests in its stunning examples of architecture. Nothing showcases this more than City Hall. Arched windows and colonnades decorate the neo-Baroque masterpiece near Esplanade. Today, the former British City Hall houses the Municipal Council. Tourists can’t go inside the functioning government building. Snap the best...
George Town is known for three things: colonial architecture, food and street art. Murals of all shapes, sizes and styles add color to sections of the city’s otherwise bland walls. Renowned artists including Zacharevic, Alex Face and Kenji Chai have contributed to some of the images. Check out the Malayan Tiger, Brother and Sister on a Swing and th...
Penang Hill is both George Town’s and Penang’s tallest point rising to 833 meters (2,733 feet). During colonial days, the British established a hill station (essentially a resort) at its summit. Slightly cooler temperatures provided respite from the stuffy, sticky lowlands. Bungalows appeared. Many still remain. Take the Bukit Bendera Cable Car if ...
Botanical Gardens covers more than 71 acres at the foot of Penang Hill. A path loops around the garden’s 12 sections past countless species of tropical flowers and spices. Since opening in 1884 on the site of an old quarry, Botanical Gardens has expanded to contain tens of thousands of plants. Check out Lily Garden, Tropical Rainforest and Fern Hou...
George Town has a reputation for Buddhist and Hindu temples. Dozens fill the city with a temple of one kind or another temple located on almost every block. Travelers usually visit a few during their self-guided walking tours. Crazy Tourist recommends Wat Chaiyamangkalaram, Sri Mahamariamman Temple and Snake Temple. You’ll find smaller ones while e...
Kek Lok Si is an enormous castle-like temple approximately 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) from central George Town. Dating to the 19th-century, this temple is a celebration of different sects of Buddhism. Relics from both Theravada and Mahayana branches decorate the halls inside the vast complex. The three-tiered central tower incorporates Chinese, Burme...
- Blue Mansion. The most photographed building in George Town, this magnificent 38-room, 220-window mansion was built in the 1880s and rescued from ruin in the 1990s…
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Lovingly restored, this ostentatious, mint-green structure was one of the most stunning private residences in George Town.
- Khoo Kongsi. The most spectacular clanhouse in George Town, Khoo Kongsi is an explosion of colour. Intricate ceramic mosaics of immortals, carp and dragons dance…
- Kuan Yin Teng. Dedicated to Kuan Yin, goddess of mercy, this temple is the liveliest place of worship in George Town. The current temple was built in the early 19th…
- Street Art. Today, graffiti is a well-known and respected artform in George Town, and is endorsed by the Penang Public Arts Review Panel. Whilst the street art scene has exploded across George Town in the years that have passed, meaning you’re more likely than not to come across an expected splash of colour when you turn any corner, there are still some major pieces within the city that you should visit to pay homage to the originators of the unique creative vibes that started the entire culture.
- Little India. Because India has definitive strong roots in Malaysian history, it is fitting that there is a dedicated area called Little India to celebrate its importance and people.
- Penang Hill. Known as Bukit Bendera in Malaysia, Penang Hill has a summit of 821m above sea level, and when you reach the top, its view is dotted with colonial mansion rooftops and the stretch of the blue sky high above.
- Batu Ferringhi. Easily one of the best beaches reachable in a day trip in George Town, Batu Ferringhi is one of the best treats you could give yourself.
The beauty and rich history of George Town keeps tourists flocking all year round. George Town offers views of the famous Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Kapitan Keling Mosque and many of the capital's golden crowned Buddhist temples.
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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.
