Chew Jetty

The Clan Jetties is a floating village with traditional rustic houses built on stilts above the water by Chinese immigrants in George Town from the 19th century. There are six different clan jetties, each individual jetty named after their family surname.

Unesco: Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca
RR: 10 Countries RR (20)
Date: Nov 21

Wat Chayamangkalaram

Located on Lorong Burma, Wat Chayamangkalaram in Penang has a 33-metre long statue of the Reclining Buddha.

Wat Chayamangkalaram  is a Theravada Buddhist temple within George Town, Penang. It is the oldest Siamese temple in the state. Wat Chayamangkalaram becomes a focal point for the annual Songkran, Loy Krathong and Vesak Day festivities within the city. The temple features one of the world's longest reclining Buddha statues as well as several coloured statues of Yakshas and other mythical creatures.

Unesco: Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca
RR: All About Your Country
Date: May 30

Colourful arches in George Town

Colourful arches in George Town, the colorful, multicultural capital of the Malaysian island of Penang. Once an important Straits of Malacca trading hub, the city is known for its British colonial buildings, Chinese shophouses and mosques. Beyond the old town, George Town is a modern city with skyscrapers and shopping malls.

Unesco: Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca
RR: Slavic countries x World RR
Date: Feb 8

KOMTAR

Consisting of 65 floors, KOMTAR or Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak in Georgetown houses government offices, and has a viewing deck offering a panoramic view of the city.

Unesco: Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca
RR: Mini RR
Date: Dec 14

Penang

Typiscal scene of street in Penang. Trishaw can be rented for sightseeing tours of this historical city.

George Town features Malaysia’s best restored and re-adaptive traditional architecture as well as a multitude of heritage trades and arts. The world-renowned Street of Harmony reflects the influence of the diverse communities that have made Penang their home. At only 2.5sq km, the George Town World Heritage Site is compact enough to be explored on foot, bicycle or trishaw.

Unesco: Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca
Lottery: Lucky Postcard Lottery
Date: Nov 12