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George Town

3.5
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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    Popular things to do in George Town

    Pinang Peranakan Mansion ©
    History Museum
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    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Duration: 30 minutes
    Chew Jetty ©
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    3.3
    Duration: 2 hours
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    4.2
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    Side trips from George Town

    Kek Lok Si Temple ©
    Architectural Building
    Kek Lok Si Temple
    Air Itam
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Theme Park
    Escape Theme Park
    Teluk Bahang
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
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    Historic Sites in George Town

    Armenian Street ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Armenian Street
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Dharmikarama Burmese Temple
    Religious Site
    Dharmikarama Burmese Temple
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Fort Cornwallis ©
    Historic Site
    Fort Cornwallis
    1.7
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Kapitan Keling Mosque ©
    Religious Site
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    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Hidden gems in George Town

    Penang House of Music ©
    Specialty Museum
    Penang House of Music
    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram ©
    Religious Site
    Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Upside Down Museum ©
    Art Museum
    Upside Down Museum
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Walking tour
    Walking tours
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in George Town

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

    Shopping in George Town

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

    Featured attractions

    Matahari Cycle Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd. ©
    Bike Tour
    Matahari Cycle Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd.
    5.0
    Duration: 6 hours
    Street Art in George Town ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    Street Art in George Town
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    4.4
    Duration: 4 hours
    Penang Botanical Gardens ©
    Garden
    Penang Botanical Gardens
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Danai Spa at Tanjung Bungah Penang ©
    Spa
    Danai Spa at Tanjung Bungah Penang
    Tanjung Bungah
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min

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