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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.
George Town. This 2012 work by Ernest Zacharevic is the most famous of George Town's street-art pieces. It features a real bicycle attached to a wall, on which the two…. Discover the best attractions in George Town including Blue Mansion, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, and Khoo Kongsi.
Located at the tippy top of George Town's iconic but homely KOMTAR tower, Rainbow Skywalk offers a variety of elevated activities, from a rooftop observation deck boasting Malaysia's highest glass skywalk, to what is billed as the world's highest rope-course challenge, which involves zip lining around the edge of the structure.
Penang's state-run museum includes exhibits on the history, customs and traditions of the island’s various ethnic groups, with photos, videos, documents, costumes, furniture and other well-labelled, engaging displays.
George Town. The largest and most intact of the clan jetties, Chew Jetty consists of 75 elevated houses, several Chinese temples, a community hall and lots of tourist facilities, all linked by elevated wooden walkways.
Lovingly restored, this ostentatious, mint-green structure was one of the most stunning private residences in George Town. Every door, wall and archway is carved and gilded, and the grand rooms are furnished with majestic wooden furniture featuring intricate mother-of-pearl inlay.
There are all kinds of attractions – most targeted at families – in this major revamp of part of George Town's iconic KOMTAR tower. The biggest draw is undoubtedly Rainbow Skywalk, the 68th-floor rooftop observation deck. Visitors might also be interested in the Penang State Gallery, providing a breezy overview of the state's history. Check ...
Built in 1883, Sri Mariamman is George Town’s oldest Hindu house of worship. For local South Indians, the temple fulfils the purpose of a Chinese Clanhouse; it’s a reminder of the motherland and the community bonds forged within the diaspora.
The most spectacular clanhouse in George Town, Khoo Kongsi is an explosion of colour. Intricate ceramic mosaics of immortals, carp and dragons dance…
Malaysia, Asia. George Town. Captain Francis Light first built a wooden fort here in 1786, establishing the free port where trade would, he hoped, be lured from Britain’s Dutch rivals.
