Historic George Town Travel Guide
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Pinang Peranakan Mansion
You can learn about the history of George Town with a stop at Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Penang City Hall
You can learn about the history of George Town with a stop at Penang City Hall. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Penang State Museum
You can study the exhibits at Penang State Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to George Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Fort Cornwallis
You can learn about the history of George Town with a visit to Fort Cornwallis. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kapitan Keling Mosque
You can learn about the history of Chinatown with a stop at Kapitan Keling Mosque. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
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.
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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 1st Avenue 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.
Tanjung Pinang
If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.
Tanjung Tokong
Tanjung Tokong is well-regarded for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views, and you might also want to make a stop by Ibox Museum of Glass Penang, a top sight in the neighbourhood.
Gelugor
Travellers enjoy Gelugor for its cafes and monuments. Consider checking out Penang Bridge West End while you're in the area.
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- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Padang Kota Lama
- Penang City Hall
- Penang State Museum
- Fort Cornwallis
- Armenian Street
- Penang Islamic Museum
- Goddess of Mercy Temple
- Cathedral of the Assumption
- Penang Vintage Toy Museum
- Children on Bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic
- Pinaon Time Tunnel
- Batik Painting Museum Penang
- Queen Victoria Clock Tower
- House of Yeap Chor Ee
- Yeoh Kongsi
- Victoria Memorial Clocktower
- Acheen Street Mosque
- Han Jiang Ancestral Temple
- Tan Kongsi
- Cheah Kongsi