Guidebook for George Town
Shopping
A family mall, that is packed with a wide selection of brands (both local & international); an ideal place for all who wish to walk about for window shopping.
And with a wide range of restaurants & bars in the mall, there won't be a lack of place to hang out after the mall's opening hours.
Secret Recipe Gurney Plaza
Persiaran GurneyA family mall, that is packed with a wide selection of brands (both local & international); an ideal place for all who wish to walk about for window shopping.
And with a wide range of restaurants & bars in the mall, there won't be a lack of place to hang out after the mall's opening hours.
A newly opened mall, this shopping mall house several iconic international brands (Rolex, Victoria Secrets etc etc).
Having it situated beside Gurney Plaza Mall, has made us spoil for choices when it comes to late night cafe hang-out spots & restaurants.
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Gurney Paragon Mall
163d Persiaran GurneyA newly opened mall, this shopping mall house several iconic international brands (Rolex, Victoria Secrets etc etc).
Having it situated beside Gurney Plaza Mall, has made us spoil for choices when it comes to late night cafe hang-out spots & restaurants.
The largest mall in the Penang, this mall is most suitable for families that wish to take their time in window shopping and browsing through the wide selection of brands, restaurants and other attractions available.
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Queensbay Mall
100 Persiaran Bayan IndahThe largest mall in the Penang, this mall is most suitable for families that wish to take their time in window shopping and browsing through the wide selection of brands, restaurants and other attractions available.
Food Scene
A famous hawker center in Penang, all street food hunter should drop by this spot for a treat of all local food.
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Gurney Drive
Gurney DriveA famous hawker center in Penang, all street food hunter should drop by this spot for a treat of all local food.
A lovely spot opposite Gurney Paragon Mall, this lovely Parisian theme cafe serves one of the best breads in town.
Freshly baked everyday, one will have no complain should this be the usual breakfast everyday.
Bibis Paris
184 Persiaran GurneyA lovely spot opposite Gurney Paragon Mall, this lovely Parisian theme cafe serves one of the best breads in town.
Freshly baked everyday, one will have no complain should this be the usual breakfast everyday.
A rustic & arty cafe, ChinaHouse is a cafe, restaurant, art gallery & a indie musician stage, all in one.
A place to visit if one wishes to feel the pulse of the Georgetown hipsters
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China House
153 Beach StA rustic & arty cafe, ChinaHouse is a cafe, restaurant, art gallery & a indie musician stage, all in one.
A place to visit if one wishes to feel the pulse of the Georgetown hipsters
Located directly opposite ChinaHouse, is a hidden rustic restaurants that serves amazing food.
Dine in the ambiance of living style of old.
Sekeping Victoria
164A-B Victoria StreetLocated directly opposite ChinaHouse, is a hidden rustic restaurants that serves amazing food.
Dine in the ambiance of living style of old.
A place to visit for any street food hunters, this hawker place serves a variety of Penang's iconic street food.
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Pulau Tikus Hawker Center
Jalan BurmaA place to visit for any street food hunters, this hawker place serves a variety of Penang's iconic street food.
An authentic Peranakan restaurant that serves homey food; be sure to dine in for lunch or dinner for a taste of local flavor.
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Perut Rumah Nyonya Cuisine
17 Jalan BawasahAn authentic Peranakan restaurant that serves homey food; be sure to dine in for lunch or dinner for a taste of local flavor.
With an alfresco table seating and the view of the beach, this restaurant got its name from the 2004's tsunami disaster that struck the beach and the restaurant.
The name has stuck ever since; and you can find a wide variety of seafood available here.
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Tsunami Seafood Restaurant
543-A Jalan Tanjung BungahWith an alfresco table seating and the view of the beach, this restaurant got its name from the 2004's tsunami disaster that struck the beach and the restaurant.
The name has stuck ever since; and you can find a wide variety of seafood available here.
A fine-dining restaurant run by a young but talented chef, be sure to dine in this restaurant for a taste of fine cuisines, crafted by its owner.
No.5 Bistro
109 Lebuh VictoriaA fine-dining restaurant run by a young but talented chef, be sure to dine in this restaurant for a taste of fine cuisines, crafted by its owner.
A fusion peranakan fine-dining restaurant, the food is as beautiful and breath-taking as the ambiance & decoration of the restaurant.
With the hotel (Seven Terraces) located above, this establishment is a testament of the endearment of the Peranakan culture in the modern 21st century.
Kebaya Dining Room
14A Stewart LnA fusion peranakan fine-dining restaurant, the food is as beautiful and breath-taking as the ambiance & decoration of the restaurant.
With the hotel (Seven Terraces) located above, this establishment is a testament of the endearment of the Peranakan culture in the modern 21st century.
A restaurant & a cafe situated in the heart of garden; one can be easily fooled into thinking that this paradise must be in a secluded area.
With a wide selection of asian & western cuisines in their menu, this restaurant is bound to fulfill the taste-buds of all.
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Restaurant Ferringhi Garden
34 Jalan Batu FerringhiA restaurant & a cafe situated in the heart of garden; one can be easily fooled into thinking that this paradise must be in a secluded area.
With a wide selection of asian & western cuisines in their menu, this restaurant is bound to fulfill the taste-buds of all.
A chic & quirky hipster restaurant/cafe in town, this establishment offers some of the most simplest but hearty meal in town.
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Pik Nik
15 Jalan NagorA chic & quirky hipster restaurant/cafe in town, this establishment offers some of the most simplest but hearty meal in town.
Located in the business district of the city, this cafe serves one of the best crepes in town.
Be sure to drop by at night, as the British colonial buildings along the road is a sight to behold.
The Twelve Cups
Beach StreetLocated in the business district of the city, this cafe serves one of the best crepes in town.
Be sure to drop by at night, as the British colonial buildings along the road is a sight to behold.
A street Chinese restaurants that serves local Chinese home cuisines, this restaurant is sure to give you a local taste like no other.
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Tek Sen Restaurant
18 Lebuh CarnarvonA street Chinese restaurants that serves local Chinese home cuisines, this restaurant is sure to give you a local taste like no other.
If you stop by Hin Bus Depot, be sure to peak in this rustic & charming cafe for a quick break & coffee.
Bricklin Cafe Bar
31A Jalan GurdwaraIf you stop by Hin Bus Depot, be sure to peak in this rustic & charming cafe for a quick break & coffee.
An iconic Hainan restaurant in town, this century-old establishment serves unique Penang Hainanese cuisines that was created by the ethnic community in the early 19th century to cater to the British soldiers.
A must visit for an unique local taste & flavor; along with a piece of history.
Sin Kheng Aun 新瓊安飯店
2 Lorong ChuliaAn iconic Hainan restaurant in town, this century-old establishment serves unique Penang Hainanese cuisines that was created by the ethnic community in the early 19th century to cater to the British soldiers.
A must visit for an unique local taste & flavor; along with a piece of history.
Located in the grounds of Hin Bus Depot Ar Center, this quint & charming tavern offers a break from all the art viewing with delicious food & coffee.
Tavern in the Park
Located in the grounds of Hin Bus Depot Ar Center, this quint & charming tavern offers a break from all the art viewing with delicious food & coffee.
A local breakfast spot, this historic restaurant is a favorite local hang out spot for breakfast, where breakfast is slowly enjoyed with Chinese tea.
With a wide range of dim sum selection going around in carts, be spoil for choices.
Goh Huat Seng Restaurant
59-A Lebuh KimberleyA local breakfast spot, this historic restaurant is a favorite local hang out spot for breakfast, where breakfast is slowly enjoyed with Chinese tea.
With a wide range of dim sum selection going around in carts, be spoil for choices.
Another iconic & century-old restaurant, this breakfast spot serves a wide variety of dim sum, going about in carts.
The restaurant's specialty ranges from dim sum to freshly baked pastries.
Leong Yin Pastry Sdn Bhd
73 & 81 Jalan PataniAnother iconic & century-old restaurant, this breakfast spot serves a wide variety of dim sum, going about in carts.
The restaurant's specialty ranges from dim sum to freshly baked pastries.
An iconic and historic breakfast place, enjoy breakfast as how the locals do, with the traditional toast & half-boiled egg and locally brewed black coffee.
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Toh Soon Cafe
Lebuh CampbellAn iconic and historic breakfast place, enjoy breakfast as how the locals do, with the traditional toast & half-boiled egg and locally brewed black coffee.
A local favorite place for Koya Teow Th'ng; this beloved dish is a unique local Chinese dish of flat rice noodle with clear soup broth, served with sliced chicken & pork, and fish ball.
A must try for a local taste.
Koay Teow Th'ng @ Lebuh Melayu
Gat Lebuh MelayuA local favorite place for Koya Teow Th'ng; this beloved dish is a unique local Chinese dish of flat rice noodle with clear soup broth, served with sliced chicken & pork, and fish ball.
A must try for a local taste.
A local coffee shop with a wide range of local food & a beautiful beach view, this coffee shop caters for both locals & tourist alike.
With a breath-taking sunset view in the evening, this coffee-shop is worth the visit.
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Northam Beach Cafe
58 Jln Sultan Ahmad ShahA local coffee shop with a wide range of local food & a beautiful beach view, this coffee shop caters for both locals & tourist alike.
With a breath-taking sunset view in the evening, this coffee-shop is worth the visit.
Parks & Nature
A newly renovated butterfly farm, this park has become one of the iconic park in the state;
The park house not just a wide range of butterfly species, but also a wide range of other crawlies and animals that is prefect for children for learning and educational purposes.
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Entopia av Penang Butterfly Farm
830 Jalan Teluk BahangA newly renovated butterfly farm, this park has become one of the iconic park in the state;
The park house not just a wide range of butterfly species, but also a wide range of other crawlies and animals that is prefect for children for learning and educational purposes.
A large garden, hidden & secluded away from the city sounds & lights, this garden is a favorite spot for anyone who wishes to take a long stroll while admiring the nature and enjoy the fresh air.
Prefect spot for picnic, but beware of the monkeys; they are cheeky.
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Botanical Garden (Penang World Music Festival
A large garden, hidden & secluded away from the city sounds & lights, this garden is a favorite spot for anyone who wishes to take a long stroll while admiring the nature and enjoy the fresh air.
Prefect spot for picnic, but beware of the monkeys; they are cheeky.
The state national park, be sure to register stepping into the well-trailed trails.
Each trail will lead you to different beaches, with the famous one being called "Monkey Beach"
Boat rides are available for those who wish not to trail back.
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Penang
Jalan Hassan AbasThe state national park, be sure to register stepping into the well-trailed trails.
Each trail will lead you to different beaches, with the famous one being called "Monkey Beach"
Boat rides are available for those who wish not to trail back.
A newly constructed park, The Habitat houses a long trail of canopy walk; making the view around Penang Hill even more exceptional and beautiful on a clear day.
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Habitat Penang Hill
JalanA newly constructed park, The Habitat houses a long trail of canopy walk; making the view around Penang Hill even more exceptional and beautiful on a clear day.
A stable hidden away in the country side of the state, this stable is the home to a handful of horses, donkeys & ponies.
Horse riding and feeding is a must try for anyone who wish to drop by for a peak at the horses.
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Landsbygdens stall Penang
Lot 10050 Jalan Sungai BurungA stable hidden away in the country side of the state, this stable is the home to a handful of horses, donkeys & ponies.
Horse riding and feeding is a must try for anyone who wish to drop by for a peak at the horses.
A 25 acre land, this farm has 250 types or tropical & sub-tropical fruits for one to try & feast one.
With a guided tour around the farm, by experienced guides, this farm is a must visit for its view and the wide range of fruits to sample on.
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Tropisk fruktgård
Jalan Teluk BahangA 25 acre land, this farm has 250 types or tropical & sub-tropical fruits for one to try & feast one.
With a guided tour around the farm, by experienced guides, this farm is a must visit for its view and the wide range of fruits to sample on.
Arts & Culture
A mansion that is preserved in its glorious past; the museum itself house several thousand antique pieces from the great old times.
A custodian to a wide range of priceless antiques, the mansion is both educational and enlightening to all who are curious of the rich history & culture of the Straits.
Peranakan in Malay language (Children of the Straits) is a culture that is unique to the Straits Settlement; a marriage of several prominent culture, namely the Chinese & Malay.
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Pinang Peranakan Mansion
29 Church StA mansion that is preserved in its glorious past; the museum itself house several thousand antique pieces from the great old times.
A custodian to a wide range of priceless antiques, the mansion is both educational and enlightening to all who are curious of the rich history & culture of the Straits.
Peranakan in Malay language (Children of the Straits) is a culture that is unique to the Straits Settlement; a marriage of several prominent culture, namely the Chinese & Malay.
One of the great Clan Houses in Penang, the Khoo Kongsi Clan House is one of the most significant one amongst them all.
Rich in its history & tradition, the trustee of the Khoo Clan have made an effort to not just preserve the structures built by their ancestors, but also the values within.
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Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
18 Cannon SquareOne of the great Clan Houses in Penang, the Khoo Kongsi Clan House is one of the most significant one amongst them all.
Rich in its history & tradition, the trustee of the Khoo Clan have made an effort to not just preserve the structures built by their ancestors, but also the values within.
A private art gallery that house & exhibits art pieces from International artists across the globe, be sure to catch its exhibition from time to time, as the art gallery is sure to new and upcoming pieces to exhibit.
Daiichi Art Space
25 Jalan ArgyllA private art gallery that house & exhibits art pieces from International artists across the globe, be sure to catch its exhibition from time to time, as the art gallery is sure to new and upcoming pieces to exhibit.
A gallery that features a wide range of modern art, this gallery is quintessential to the modern art scene of Penang.
Be sure to check their art exhibition from time to time, as they are sure to feature some of the international artist in the modern art world.
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Hin Bus Depot
31A Jalan GurdwaraA gallery that features a wide range of modern art, this gallery is quintessential to the modern art scene of Penang.
Be sure to check their art exhibition from time to time, as they are sure to feature some of the international artist in the modern art world.
A temple that has the history of 100 plus years, devotees of all walks of life takes time to pay homage to the Goddess, as it is believe by the locals that wishes are usually granted to those hearts are pure.
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Gudinnan för Barmhärtighetstempel Penang
30 Jalan Masjid Kapitan KelingA temple that has the history of 100 plus years, devotees of all walks of life takes time to pay homage to the Goddess, as it is believe by the locals that wishes are usually granted to those hearts are pure.
A temple like no other; devotees of the temple pay homage to the Goddess of Mercy with a 100ft tall bronze statue of the Goddess herself.
A sight to behold from far and near.
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Kek Lok Si Temple
A temple like no other; devotees of the temple pay homage to the Goddess of Mercy with a 100ft tall bronze statue of the Goddess herself.
A sight to behold from far and near.
A mansion that is both rich in history and a sight to behold, this indigo-colored mansion holds one of the most well-preserved heritage architecture in Penang.
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Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
14 Lebuh LeithA mansion that is both rich in history and a sight to behold, this indigo-colored mansion holds one of the most well-preserved heritage architecture in Penang.
Entertainment & Activities
An theme park for adults, this hot-spot is for adrenaline seeking adventurers; with flying fox and other altitude
While family with children can settle for a more less physically tasking actives, this park is sure to have all sorts of activities for all age groups.
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ESCAPE Temapark, Penang
828 Jalan Teluk BahangAn theme park for adults, this hot-spot is for adrenaline seeking adventurers; with flying fox and other altitude
While family with children can settle for a more less physically tasking actives, this park is sure to have all sorts of activities for all age groups.
A professional & certified massage spa, this chain establishment offers reasonable priced foot & body massage from noon onward till late night.
Calling in for an appointment prior to dropping by would be preferable.
Enso Boutique Spa
223 C Jalan BurmaA professional & certified massage spa, this chain establishment offers reasonable priced foot & body massage from noon onward till late night.
Calling in for an appointment prior to dropping by would be preferable.
Drinks & Nightlife
Located at Precinct 10, with live-band music and a wide range of drinks; be sure to hang-out in this spot for the in crowd.
Cuvee
Located at Precinct 10, with live-band music and a wide range of drinks; be sure to hang-out in this spot for the in crowd.
A wine bar with a wide & extensive selection of wines, this bar is sure to spoil you for choices;
Bite size snacks & dinner are served in this bar too.
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The Wine Shop
15 Lintang BurmaA wine bar with a wide & extensive selection of wines, this bar is sure to spoil you for choices;
Bite size snacks & dinner are served in this bar too.
A quint but lovely wine bar, situated in the city, this establishment serves a variety of wines and food;
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That Little Wine Bar
54 Jalan Chow ThyeA quint but lovely wine bar, situated in the city, this establishment serves a variety of wines and food;
Sightseeing
The highest hill in Penang; the peak houses a few attractions and is a must stop place for any tourist.
With a cable car in tow, the ride up will take no more than 5 minutes; while hiking will take 1 1/2 hours.
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Penang Hill Lower Station
The highest hill in Penang; the peak houses a few attractions and is a must stop place for any tourist.
With a cable car in tow, the ride up will take no more than 5 minutes; while hiking will take 1 1/2 hours.
A historical & iconic aspect of Penang, this fort was built by British East India Trading Company (EIC) and synonymous with the founder of Penang, Sir Francis Light, this fort was built in preparation for war & pirate attacks.
Though the fort didn't see any battle, the structure remains intact and is a well preserved aspect of Penang.
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Fort Cornwallis
Jalan Tun Syed Sheh BarakbahA historical & iconic aspect of Penang, this fort was built by British East India Trading Company (EIC) and synonymous with the founder of Penang, Sir Francis Light, this fort was built in preparation for war & pirate attacks.
Though the fort didn't see any battle, the structure remains intact and is a well preserved aspect of Penang.