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Best Night Markets 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 Night Markets Found

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Clan Jetties

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

George Town Street Art

Explore 50+ murals and steel-rod installations across George Town's heritage streets.

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Khoo Kongsi

Khoo Kongsi

Penang's most ornate Chinese clan house with spectacular carvings and gilded woodwork.

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Tech Dome Penang

Tech Dome Penang

Interactive science museum at KOMTAR with planetarium, digital aquarium, and STEM exhibits.

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The TOP Penang

The TOP Penang

KOMTAR observation deck with 360° views, Rainbow Skywalk, and indoor theme park attractions.

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Chew Jetty

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

Dharmikarama Burmese Temple

Serene 1803 Burmese Buddhist temple with golden stupa, opposite the famous Thai reclining Buddha.

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Fort Cornwallis

Fort Cornwallis

Malaysia's largest standing fort, marking the spot where the British first landed in 1786.

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Penang Botanic Gardens

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

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

Opulent museum of Peranakan culture with 1,000+ antiques in a beautifully restored mansion.

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