Historic George Town
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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.
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 culturally rich 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 culturally rich 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.
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 culturally rich area.
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
Learn about the local history of George Town with a stop at Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport (PEN)
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
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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
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Gelugor. You might want to make time for a stop at THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang or The Light City.
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- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Padang Kota Lama
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Penang City Hall
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- Fort Cornwallis
- Penang State Museum
- Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
- Armenian Street
- Penang Vintage Toy Museum
- Goddess of Mercy Temple
- Queen Street
- Penang Islamic Museum
- Pinang Gallery
- Queen Victoria Clock Tower
- St. George's Church
- Batik Painting Museum Penang
- Yeoh Kongsi
- Pinaon Time Tunnel
- Cannon Street
- Children on Bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic
- House of Yeap Chor Ee
- Cathedral of the Assumption
- Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple
- Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
- Made In Penang Interactive Museum
- Han Jiang Ancestral Temple
- Cheah Kongsi
- Tan Kongsi
- Choo Chay Keong Temple