George Town, Malaysia
9 Best Things to Do in George Town
Start with these 9 and you have seen the George Town that travelers rate highest.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 24 places we track in George Town. Updated monthly.
Khoo Kongsi
MuseumKhoo Kongsi is the most spectacular of the Chinese clan houses in George Town, Penang, a magnificent, ornately decorated temple-and-meeting hall built by the Khoo clan, one of the wealthy Hokkien…
Read our full guide →Upside Down Museum
MuseumThe Upside Down Museum in George Town is a whimsical attraction where visitors can explore rooms designed to defy gravity.
Read our full guide →Chowrasta Market
MarketFree entryChowrasta Market is one of George Town's oldest and most iconic markets, located along Penang Road.
Read our full guide →Cheah Kongsi
LandmarkFree entryCheah Kongsi is a prominent clan temple located on Gat Lebuh Armenian in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
Read our full guide →Mypintu Plate
MarketFree entryMypintu Plate is a vibrant market in George Town, Penang, that celebrates local creativity and culture.
Read our full guide →The Rainbow Skywalk and Observatory Deck
LandmarkThe Rainbow Skywalk and Observatory Deck is a vibrant addition to George Town's skyline, perched atop a building on Jalan Penang.
Read our full guide →Cecil Street Market
MarketFree entryCecil Street Market is a vibrant street market located on Lebuh Cecil in the heart of George Town, Penang.
Read our full guide →Hainan Temple
Religious siteFree entryHainan Temple, located on Lebuh Muntri in George Town, Penang, is a traditional Chinese temple built by the Hainanese community who migrated to Malaysia.
Read our full guide →Huang Chen Hao Tea Art Imp & Exp Sdn Bhd
MarketFree entryHuang Chen Hao Tea Art Imp & Exp Sdn Bhd is a specialty tea retailer located in the heart of George Town's heritage district.
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6 free things to do in George Town
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