Downtown George Town
Popular places to visit
KOMTAR
Penang’s tallest building offers spectacular views and plenty of entertainment.
Gurney Drive
During your trip to George Town, you can do some window-shopping at Gurney Drive. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Penang City Hall
One of Penang’s finest examples of Victorian architecture makes for a pleasant backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Antiques, artifacts and furnishings give a glimpse into the lives of the elite Chinese families of 19th-century Penang.
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
You can learn about the history of George Town with a stop at Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Kapitan Keling Mosque
The praying devotees, sleek Muslim architecture and calls to prayer add yet another element to Penang’s diverse cultural mosaic.
Things to do
Penang Round Island Tour With Tropical Spice Garden & Entopia Butterfly Farm
Penang City Tour With Entopia Butterfly Farm Admission Tickets
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown George Town
Clan Jetty
Clan Jetty is well-liked for its historic 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
Though Pulau Tikus might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Drive.
Gelugor
Visitors to Gelugor like its cafes and monuments, and Penang Bridge West End is a sight worth a stop.
Taman Happy Valley
Though Taman Happy Valley might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill.
Tanjung Bungah
Tanjung Bungah is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Batu Ferringhi Beach and Penang Avatar Secret Garden, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tanjung Tokong.
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- Gurney Drive
- Gurney Plaza
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Penang Times Square
- Padang Kota Lama
- Penang City Hall
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- 1st Avenue Mall
- Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
- Pulau Tikus Market
- Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
- Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- Fort Cornwallis
- Chit Tiau Lor Ban San
- Prangin Mall
- Pasar Chowrasta
- Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
- Hin Bus Depot Art Centre
- The Top at Komatar
- Penang State Museum
- Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram
- Children on Bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic
- One-stop Midlands Park Centre
- Goddess of Mercy Temple
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