Guidebook for George Town
Sightseeing
This is rather local instead of a manufactured Disneyland-like experience.It is full of local and Southeast Asian species. The hornbills, pheasants, and peacocks.PS: stay away from the toilets.
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Gurney Plaza
170 Persiaran GurneyThis is rather local instead of a manufactured Disneyland-like experience.It is full of local and Southeast Asian species. The hornbills, pheasants, and peacocks.PS: stay away from the toilets.
Kek Lok Si Temple is the Biggest Buddhist Temple in South East Asia. Located on A hill. There is a nice Walk thru market leading up to the Kek Lok SI temple.
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Kek Lok Si
Kek Lok Si Temple is the Biggest Buddhist Temple in South East Asia. Located on A hill. There is a nice Walk thru market leading up to the Kek Lok SI temple.
Shell
30 Pengkalan WeldNew waterfront. With ferries going to Mainland (Butterworth).
The oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia, recently renovated
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St. George's Anglican Church, Penang, Malaysia
1 Lebuh FarquharThe oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia, recently renovated
Komtar Tower the highest building of George Town and the state of Penang
Also the Central Bus station
Pinang Typewriters Sdn. Bhd.
Komtar Tower the highest building of George Town and the state of Penang
Also the Central Bus station
The largest standing fort in Malaysia. Old cannons decorate the fort.
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Fort Cornwallis
Jalan Tun Syed Sheh BarakbahThe largest standing fort in Malaysia. Old cannons decorate the fort.
The temple is filled with the smoke of burning incense and a variety of pit vipers. They are believed to be rendered harmless by the sacred smoke.
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Snake Temple
Jalan Sultan Azlan ShahThe temple is filled with the smoke of burning incense and a variety of pit vipers. They are believed to be rendered harmless by the sacred smoke.
One of the Largest Reclining Buddha statue. 33 meters in length.
The temple was built on a land given by Queen Victoria as a gesture of goodwill to boost trading relations with Thailand
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Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram
17 Lorong BurmaOne of the Largest Reclining Buddha statue. 33 meters in length.
The temple was built on a land given by Queen Victoria as a gesture of goodwill to boost trading relations with Thailand
Collection of habitats not found in other national parks in Malaysia: meromictic lake, wetlands, mangroves, mudflats, coral reefs and turtle nesting beache. There is also a lighthouse
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Penang National Park
Jalan Hassan AbasCollection of habitats not found in other national parks in Malaysia: meromictic lake, wetlands, mangroves, mudflats, coral reefs and turtle nesting beache. There is also a lighthouse
Best view of Georgetown and the Penang Bridge, especially at night. Use Penang Hill Railway (Return fare: tourists: Adult RM30, Child RM15). Duration of journey, is about 10 min.
Bukit Bendera
Best view of Georgetown and the Penang Bridge, especially at night. Use Penang Hill Railway (Return fare: tourists: Adult RM30, Child RM15). Duration of journey, is about 10 min.
Fisheries Department Research Institute Aquarium: A medium-sized aquarium that showcases mostly fish found in regional waters. Nothing fancy but quite informative and enjoyable
Batu Maung
Fisheries Department Research Institute Aquarium: A medium-sized aquarium that showcases mostly fish found in regional waters. Nothing fancy but quite informative and enjoyable
large abandoned military fortress built in 1930s by the British to protect the southern approaches to the island
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Penang War Museum
Jalan Batu Maung large abandoned military fortress built in 1930s by the British to protect the southern approaches to the island
Balik Pulau
Fast developing satellite town on western side of Penang.
Many large hotels, restaurants, transport rental services, and souvenir stores. At night market can purchase pirated DVD's and knock off copies of designer brands such as Gucci and Jimmy Choo
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Bukit Batu Feringgi
Many large hotels, restaurants, transport rental services, and souvenir stores. At night market can purchase pirated DVD's and knock off copies of designer brands such as Gucci and Jimmy Choo
An estimated 100,000 people attend the Thaipusam festival at the temple.
Thaipusam celebrated mostly by the Tamil community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (January/February)
Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple, Penang
Jalan Kebun BungaAn estimated 100,000 people attend the Thaipusam festival at the temple.
Thaipusam celebrated mostly by the Tamil community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (January/February)
Full of local and Southeast Asian species. The hornbills, pheasants, and peacocks. This is more local instead of a manufactured Disneyland-like experience. PS : stay away from the toilets
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Penang Bird Park
Full of local and Southeast Asian species. The hornbills, pheasants, and peacocks. This is more local instead of a manufactured Disneyland-like experience. PS : stay away from the toilets
Everything Else
Penang International Airport
Penang Airport
Many ancient emerald environment which are known to be older than the equatorial forests of the Amazon or the Congo
5 minutes ferry ride. RM25 per adult and RM16 per child (two way transfer).
Pulau Jerejak
Many ancient emerald environment which are known to be older than the equatorial forests of the Amazon or the Congo
5 minutes ferry ride. RM25 per adult and RM16 per child (two way transfer).
Lam Wah Ee Hospital
Hospital
Bukit Dumbar Recreational Park
Recreational Park
Sungai Nibong Bus station
Bus station to go to other states in Malaysia or Thailand. If your coming to Penang by bus this is where you will stop. There are also Penang buses going to Georgetown.
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Terminal Bus Sungai Nibong, Jalan Sungai Dua station
36 Jalan Sultan Azlan ShahSungai Nibong Bus station
Bus station to go to other states in Malaysia or Thailand. If your coming to Penang by bus this is where you will stop. There are also Penang buses going to Georgetown.
If coming by bus from KL or thailand this might be your first stop in Penang. You'll need to take a ferry to Penang island which is within walking distance from the bus-stop
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Penang Sentral
JalanIf coming by bus from KL or thailand this might be your first stop in Penang. You'll need to take a ferry to Penang island which is within walking distance from the bus-stop
Prince of Wales Island International School (POWIIS)
1 Jln Sungai Air Putih 6International school in Balik Pulau town
Drinks & Nightlife
Upper Penang Road with its many trendy pubs such as Soho Free House, Momo, Fame, Mois, Carmen and Slippery Senoritas
Jalan Penang
Jalan PenangUpper Penang Road with its many trendy pubs such as Soho Free House, Momo, Fame, Mois, Carmen and Slippery Senoritas
Food Scene
Queensbay Mall
100 Persiaran Bayan IndahPenang's biggest SHopping Mall.
Medan Batu Lanchang
Medan Batu LanchangKFC restaurant,
Puspamala : Home cooked Vegetarian Indian/Chinese/.Malay restaurant. Located in housing area
Jalan Bagan Serai
Jalan Bagan SeraiPuspamala : Home cooked Vegetarian Indian/Chinese/.Malay restaurant. Located in housing area
An Indian-Muslim (Mamak) dish of mixed rice with an assortment of meat seafood and vegetable curries, the secret of which is in the mix of curries
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Restoran Nasi Kandar Line Clear
An Indian-Muslim (Mamak) dish of mixed rice with an assortment of meat seafood and vegetable curries, the secret of which is in the mix of curries
Best Malay nasi lemak stalls in George Town.Nasi Lemak is a rice dish cooked in coconut milk and "pandan" leaf with cucumber slices,dried anchovies, peanuts,hard boiled egg, and spicy sauce.
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Sri Weld Food Court
Beach StreetBest Malay nasi lemak stalls in George Town.Nasi Lemak is a rice dish cooked in coconut milk and "pandan" leaf with cucumber slices,dried anchovies, peanuts,hard boiled egg, and spicy sauce.
Essentials
Penang Golf Club
2 Jalan Bukit JambulMore SHopping
Pasar Dan Balai Rakyat Batu Lanchang
Vegetables and meat Market
Jalan Penaga
Jalan PenagaMorning market 6 am to 12pm
Lorong Delima 1
Lorong Delima 1Gembira Parade: small, rather non-happening mall .
Wifi around Little India Georgetown area. Signal is not that strong but doable.
RHB Bank, Lebug Pantai station
Wifi around Little India Georgetown area. Signal is not that strong but doable.
Shopping
Jalan Hijau 5
Jalan Hijau 5Many shops along this road selling stationary, pharmacy shops and daily items.
Mydin
258 Jln PenangReflectively cheap house hold items.
Solok Jelutong
Solok Jelutong24 hours convenience store.
Arts & Culture
The Actors Studio. Located at The Straits Quay Mall. Puts up shows supporting the professional arts, culture and even heritage.
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Straits Quay Marina Mall
The Actors Studio. Located at The Straits Quay Mall. Puts up shows supporting the professional arts, culture and even heritage.
Thean Hou Temple
93 Lebuh MuntriSometimes can view Lion dance and chingay practices.
Aims to promote both French language and Culture. Displays French films every month
Alliance Francaise De Penang
46 Jalan Phuah Hin LeongAims to promote both French language and Culture. Displays French films every month
German language centre and cultural activities such as exhibitions, movie nights and talks. In addition, also host many social events throughout the year including the Oktoberfest celebration
Malaysian-German Society
250 B Jalan Air ItamGerman language centre and cultural activities such as exhibitions, movie nights and talks. In addition, also host many social events throughout the year including the Oktoberfest celebration