George Town walking tour & city guide
Penang's heritage town of street art and food.
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George Town, on the island of Penang, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Chinese shophouses, Indian temples, mosques and British colonial buildings stand side by side. It is often called the food capital of Malaysia.
Heritage streets
Street art murals, such as the famous 'Kids on Bicycle', are scattered through the old town. The Khoo Kongsi clan house is richly decorated, and the Clan Jetties are wooden villages built on stilts over the sea.
Around Penang
Penang Hill, reached by funicular, offers cool air and views. Kek Lok Si Temple, one of the largest Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia, is nearby.
Top sights in George Town
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Street art trail
Murals across the old town.
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Khoo Kongsi
An ornate clan temple.
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Clan Jetties
Stilt villages over the water.
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Penang Hill
A funicular to cool views.
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Kek Lok Si Temple
A huge Buddhist temple.
Food markets & where to eat in George Town
Gurney Drive
A seafront hawker centre.
Chulia Street
Night food stalls.
New Lane
A famous hawker street.
Food to try in George Town
Char kway teow
Penang's famous fried noodles.
Assam laksa
A sour fish noodle soup.
Cendol
Shaved ice with coconut milk and palm sugar.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to George Town
Enjoyed the walk? Here is everything you need to see it for real.
- Hotels in George TownCompare places to stay and prices.
- Tours & ticketsWalking tours, museums and day trips in George Town.
- eSIM for MalaysiaStay online from the moment you land.
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