Historic George Town
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Popular places to visit
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
You can learn about the history of George Town with a stop at Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Penang City Hall
You can learn about the history of George Town when you stop by Penang City Hall. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Penang State Museum
You can study the exhibits at Penang State Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to George Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Fort Cornwallis
You can learn about the history of George Town with a stop at Fort Cornwallis. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kapitan Keling Mosque
After visiting Kapitan Keling Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chinatown. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Armenian Street
You can find out about the history of George Town with a visit to Armenian Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport (PEN)
Penang Whisky Tasting Masterclass & Specialty Bar Experience
Other neighborhoods around Historic George Town
Clan Jetty
Travelers like the historic sites in Clan Jetty, and Chew Jetty is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Downtown George Town
Downtown George Town is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall.
Pulau Tikus
Though Pulau Tikus might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Paragon.
Tanjung Pinang
If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.
Tanjung Tokong
Tanjung Tokong is well-regarded for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views, and you might also want to make a stop by Ibox Museum of Glass Penang, a top sight in the neighborhood.
Gelugor
Visitors to Gelugor like its cafes and monuments, and Penang Bridge West End is a sight worth a stop.
Historic George Town
- Places of interest
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- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Padang Kota Lama
- Penang City Hall
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Penang State Museum
- Fort Cornwallis
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- Armenian Street
- Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
- St. George's Church
- Penang Islamic Museum
- Queen Victoria Clock Tower
- Pinang Gallery
- Yeoh Kongsi
- Queen Street
- Goddess of Mercy Temple
- Children on Bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic
- Batik Painting Museum Penang
- Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple
- Penang Vintage Toy Museum
- Cannon Street
- Cathedral of the Assumption
- Pinaon Time Tunnel
- Victoria Memorial Clocktower
- House of Yeap Chor Ee
- Made In Penang Interactive Museum
- Han Jiang Ancestral Temple
- Choo Chay Keong Temple
- Cheah Kongsi
- Acheen Street Mosque
- Teochew Temple