Georgetown

With a long and illustrious history under its belt, Penang’s capital city is one of the most interesting and colourful cities in Malaysia. Named after King George III, walking down the streets of Georgetown is like walking through the paths of history.

As acknowledgment of its well-preserved cultural and historical heritage, the city was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on the 7th of July 2008.

Georgetown has been named by the British after King George III, but is unmistakebly a Chinese city.

It is the capital of the island and state of Penang on the West Coast of Malaysia.

The best manner to explore the city is on foot but given the tropical temperatures you can expect to be a sweaty mess in a short while. The great thing about this city is that it's small enough to see all the sights just on foot!

You can also rent a Rickaw (a bicycle taxi) but sadly in recent times these are disappearing in favour of normal motor taxis.

The heritage trail, indicated with signs, is a great route along the most important curiosities.

Georgetown Nightlife

Nightlife is a happening affair in Georgetown. As night falls, people would be thronging the streets to let their hair down at a pub or a nightclub, particularly along the stretch of Jalan Penang from Cititel Hotel and to where it intersects with Lebuh Farquhar.

Some of Georgetown’s best-known pubs and bars are located within hotels, particularly along or around Jalan Penang.