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Cheong Fatt Tze Blue Mansion
UNESCO award-winning 1880s blue mansion and "Crazy Rich Asians" filming location.
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Best Attractions in George Town
UNESCO World Heritage Site — Historic Heart of Penang
About George Town
The heart of Penang and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. George Town is a living museum of colonial architecture, clan houses, and temples interwoven with world-famous street art murals by Ernest Zacharevic. Walk through Armenian Street, Chulia Street, and Love Lane to discover heritage shophouses converted into boutique hotels, hip cafes, and art galleries. The area is also home to some of the best street food in Asia.
Quick Facts
- Attractions
- 12
- Food Places
- 15
- Area
- George Town
11 Attractions Found
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Clan Jetties
19th-century Chinese stilt villages over the sea - a living piece of Penang's immigrant history.
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George Town Street Art
Explore 50+ murals and steel-rod installations across George Town's heritage streets.
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Khoo Kongsi
Penang's most ornate Chinese clan house with spectacular carvings and gilded woodwork.
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Tech Dome Penang
Interactive science museum at KOMTAR with planetarium, digital aquarium, and STEM exhibits.
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The TOP Penang
KOMTAR observation deck with 360° views, Rainbow Skywalk, and indoor theme park attractions.
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Chew Jetty
The largest Clan Jetty - a 200m stilted village over the sea with a temple at its end.
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Dharmikarama Burmese Temple
Serene 1803 Burmese Buddhist temple with golden stupa, opposite the famous Thai reclining Buddha.
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Fort Cornwallis
Malaysia's largest standing fort, marking the spot where the British first landed in 1786.
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Penang Botanic Gardens
A 30-hectare Victorian-era garden and George Town's beloved green lung since 1884.
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Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Opulent museum of Peranakan culture with 1,000+ antiques in a beautifully restored mansion.
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