Downtown George Town
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Popular places to visit
Gurney Drive
During your trip to George Town, you can do some window-shopping at Gurney Drive. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
KOMTAR
Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.
Penang City Hall
This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.
Fort Cornwallis
Delve into Penang's colonial past in the largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia.
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.
Things to do
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
Penang Diversity Historical Religious Site Tours
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Other neighbourhoods 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 Tanjung Bungah Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tanjung Tokong.