Downtown George Town
Popular places to visit
KOMTAR
Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.
Gurney Drive
During your trip to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Drive. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Penang City Hall
This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
You can learn about the history of George Town when you stop by Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Fort Cornwallis
Delve into Penang's colonial past in the largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia.
Things to do
Penang Round Island Tour With Tropical Spice Garden & Entopia Butterfly Farm
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown 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.
Historic George Town
If you're spending some time in Historic George Town, Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
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 Drive.
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.
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- KOMTAR
- Gurney Drive
- Gurney Plaza
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Penang Times Square
- Padang Kota Lama
- Penang City Hall
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Penang Adventist Hospital
- Island Hospital
- Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
- 1st Avenue Mall
- Pulau Tikus Market
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
- Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
- Fort Cornwallis
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- Prangin Mall
- Gurney Paragon
- Chit Tiau Lor Ban San
- Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
- Pasar Chowrasta
- Hin Bus Depot Art Centre
- The Top at Komatar
- One-stop Midlands Park Centre
- Wawasan Open University Main Campus
- Penang State Museum
- Goddess of Mercy Temple