George Town

George Town is a city that feels like stepping into a living museum. As the capital of Penang state, it is packed with beautifully preserved streets, temples, and colonial buildings that earned it recognition from UNESCO as a place worth protecting for the whole world. Walking through neighbourhoods like the Armenian Street area is like exploring a giant outdoor art gallery, where colourful murals painted on old walls bring the city to life in the most unexpected ways.

But George Town is not just about history — it buzzes with energy and incredible flavours. Hawker stalls fill the streets with the smells of dishes that cooks have been perfecting for generations, making this one of the most celebrated street food destinations on the planet. When you need a break from the heat, you can ride a funicular train up Penang Hill for sweeping views across the island, or visit the magnificent Kek Lok Si Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia. George Town is colourful, welcoming, and completely unforgettable.

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Quick fact

George Town is the capital of Penang state and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 for its remarkable historic streets and buildings.

Fun fact

George Town is so famous for its street food that it has been called one of the world's best street food cities, with hawker stalls serving dishes that recipes have been perfected over hundreds of years!

Landmarks

Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera)

Hop on the funicular train to ride up this cool hill for breathtaking views over the whole island and a lovely cool breeze at the top!

Kek Lok Si Temple

This is the largest Buddhist temple in all of Southeast Asia, with a towering pagoda, a giant Goddess of Mercy statue, and gorgeous lanterns everywhere.

Fort Cornwallis

Built by the British over 200 years ago, this star-shaped fort is the oldest fort in Malaysia and tells the story of Penang's very beginnings.

Georgetown Heritage Streets (Armenian Street area)

These charming old streets are famous for their colourful street art murals, where paintings on walls make the whole neighbourhood feel like a giant outdoor art gallery.