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George Town

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World heritage site · Specialty Museums · History Museums
A kind of architectural playground, George Town is city offering an attractive mix of style, history, and culture. A World Heritage Site, the city center's blend of Chinese shop houses and colonial-era architecture make it an interesting place to discover on a walking tour. A trip to George Town reveals busy market streets hiding religious sites and old administrative buildings, complemented by tall skyscrapers housing modern malls and entertainment facilities. Renowned for its cuisine, the city ensures varied food adventures across its main districts, with influences coming from across Europe and Asia. Explore the family-friendly attractions of George Town and add them to your vacation plans using our Malaysia trip itinerary planning website.
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Top George Town tours

Heritage Food and Fun Tours in Penang BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $62
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3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Dinner Hop in George Town Penang BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $62
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Pinang Peranakan Mansion
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
3.7
Duration: 30 minutes
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Khoo Kongsi
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Chew Jetty
2.6
Duration: 2 hours

Side trips from George Town

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Kek Lok Si Temple
Air Itam
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Escape Theme Park
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4.7
Duration: 8 hours
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Panpuri Organic Spa Penang
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5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Simply Enak - Food Experiences
Penang Island
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Duration: 4 hours

Hidden gems in George Town

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The Gravityz
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Penang House of Music
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes
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Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Upside Down Museum
3.8
Duration: 2 hours

Historic Sites in George Town

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Armenian Street
4.2
Duration: 1h 30 min
Dharmikarama Burmese Temple
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Fort Cornwallis
1.7
Duration: 30 minutes
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Kapitan Keling Mosque
4.1
Duration: 1h 30 min

Museums in George Town

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The Camera Museum
3.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Wonderfood Museum Penang
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Colonial Penang Museum
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Tech Dome Penang
4.5
Duration: 4 hours

Shopping in George Town

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Gurney Plaza
4.1
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Gurney Paragon Mall
3.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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5.4 North
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes
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Shop Howard
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min

Featured attractions

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Matahari Cycle Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd.
5.0
Duration: 6 hours
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Penang National Park (Taman Negara Pulau Pinang)
Penang Island
4.1
Duration: 8 hours
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Street Art in George Town
Penang Island
4.4
Duration: 4 hours
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Penang Botanical Gardens
3.8
Duration: 2 hours
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