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.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Antiques, artifacts and furnishings give a glimpse into the lives of the elite Chinese families of 19th-century Penang.
Penang City Hall
One of Penang’s finest examples of Victorian architecture makes for a pleasant backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
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.
Fort Cornwallis
The largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia offers fascinating insight into Penang’s colonial past.
Things to do
Explore Georgetown Penang Fun City Tour with Upside Down Museum
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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 Miami Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tanjung Tokong.
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- KOMTAR
- Gurney Plaza
- Gurney Drive
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Padang Kota Lama
- Penang Times Square
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Penang City Hall
- Pulau Tikus Market
- Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
- 1st Avenue Mall
- Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
- Prangin Mall
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
- Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre
- Fort Cornwallis
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- Chit Tiau Lor Ban San
- Hin Bus Depot Art Centre
- Pasar Chowrasta
- The Top at Komatar
- Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
- One-stop Midlands Park Centre
- Goddess of Mercy Temple
- Penang Islamic Museum
- Penang State Museum
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