Historic George Town
Popular places to visit
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.
Penang City Hall
This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
Fort Cornwallis
Delve into Penang's colonial past in the largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia.
Kapitan Keling Mosque
This impressive Indian-Islamic architectural jewel adds to the potpourri of cultural diversity that is Penang.
Penang State Museum
Housed in a handsome Victorian building, this museum traces Penang’s fascinating history through an extensive collection of artefacts, photographs and artwork.
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
Georgetown Penang City & Temple Tour with 3D Trick Art Museum
Penang Round Island Tour With Tropical Spice Garden & Entopia Butterfly Farm
Top hotels in Historic George Town
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic George Town
Clan Jetty
Clan Jetty is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater George Town area, you might plan a trip to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
Downtown George Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from KOMTAR to Prangin Mall – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Pulau Tikus
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pulau Tikus and surrounding area, you can visit Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Paragon.
Gelugor
Travellers enjoy Gelugor for its cafes and monuments. Consider checking out Penang Bridge West End while you're in the area.
Taman Happy Valley
When in Taman Happy Valley, you can plan a visit to Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tanjung Bungah
A noteworthy feature of Tanjung Bungah is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Batu Ferringhi Beach and Penang Avatar Secret Garden.
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Padang Kota Lama
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Penang City Hall
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Fort Cornwallis
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- Penang State Museum
- Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
- Goddess of Mercy Temple
- Penang Islamic Museum
- Queen Victoria Clock Tower
- Batik Painting Museum Penang
- Children on Bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic
- Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple
- Pinang Gallery
- Made In Penang Interactive Museum
- House of Yeap Chor Ee
- Han Jiang Ancestral Temple
- Pinaon Time Tunnel
- Queen Street
- Kuan Yin Teng
- Studio Howard