Downtown George Town
Popular places to visit
KOMTAR
Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.
Gurney Drive
During your trip to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Drive. While in this relaxing area, you can savour 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 when you stop by 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
Half Day Penang Island Tour 5 hours
Penang Round Island Tour With Tropical Spice Garden & Entopia Butterfly Farm
Colors of George Town Walking Tour
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Penang City Tour With Entopia Butterfly Farm Admission Tickets
Penang Instagrammable Tour with Lunch
Top hotels in Downtown George Town
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town
Clan Jetty
Clan Jetty is well liked for its historical 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
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pulau Tikus and surrounding area, you can visit Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Drive.
Gelugor
Travellers enjoy Gelugor for its cafes and monuments. Consider checking out Penang Bridge West End while you're in the area.
Taman Happy Valley
When in Taman Happy Valley, you can plan a visit to Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tanjung Bungah
A noteworthy feature of Tanjung Bungah is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Batu Ferringhi Beach and Penang Avatar Secret Garden.
- KOMTAR
- Gurney Plaza
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Penang Times Square
- Padang Kota Lama
- Penang City Hall
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
- Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- Fort Cornwallis
- Chit Tiau Lor Ban San
- Prangin Mall
- Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
- Wawasan Open University Main Campus
- One-stop Midlands Park Centre
- Goddess of Mercy Temple