Downtown George Town
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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.
KOMTAR
Penang’s tallest building offers spectacular views and plenty of entertainment.
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.
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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 Paragon.
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 Tanjung Bungah Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tanjung Tokong.
- Gurney Drive
- KOMTAR
- Gurney Plaza
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Padang Kota Lama
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Penang Times Square
- Penang City Hall
- Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
- Pulau Tikus Market
- Fort Cornwallis
- Chit Tiau Lor Ban San
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- Penang State Museum
- Prangin Mall
- Pasar Chowrasta
- Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple