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With so many things to do in George Town, Penang, you’ll probably want to extend your trip! Marvel at beautiful buildings and learn their history. Savor the local cuisine or chill at one of many cafes! Pop into a museum or two if you want to escape the heat or rain.
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.
Jul 25, 2019 · George Town, Penang, is often billed as the “food capital of Malaysia,” so you’ll certainly be sampling a lot of memorable local cuisine. But Malaysia’s second largest city isn’t only about the eating.
Combine three distinct and ancient cultures with indigenous and colonial architecture, shake for a few centuries, and garnish with some of the best food in Southeast Asia, and you've got the irresistible urban cocktail that is George Town.
Oct 9, 2019 · George Town (Penang) is a UNESCO-designated world heritage town and foodie paradise rolled into one. We’d be hard-pressed to find another town in Southeast Asia that offers so much in such a such a compact area. (psst…don’t miss our helpful Malaysia travel resources section at the end of this post!)
Aug 18, 2019 · 1. Go on a Street Art Scavenger Hunt. Georgetown is known for having some of the most creative and quirky street art in Malaysia. In addition to the street art that is painted on the walls, you can also find cartoon steed-rod sculptures that represent the city of Georgetown. It wasn’t until the year 2012 that the first set of murals were painted.
George Town is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang. It is Malaysia's sixth largest city, with a population of about 708,000, with 1.7 million in the metro area, as of 2020. Founded as an entrepôt in 1786, it was the first British settlement in Southeast Asia.
