George Town, Malaysia

It is rare to visit a city whose entire core is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. George Town on Penang Island in Malaysia warrants the honor. You will enjoy exploring its temples, colonial landmarks, nighttime hot spots and foodie experiences. Welcome to the “Pearl of the Orient.”

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Approaching Penang Port in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 1

Approaching Penang Port in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Pengkalan Weld, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Fort Cornwallis in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 3

Fort Cornwallis in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Jubilee Clock Tower in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 4

Jubilee Clock Tower in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Jubilee Clock Tower, Beach Street, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Malayan Railway Building in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 5

Malayan Railway Building in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Wisma Kastam, 10, Gat Lebuh China, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Nightlife in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 6

Nightlife in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

8A, Pangkalan Weld, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Goddess of Mercy Temple in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 7

Goddess of Mercy Temple in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Kuan Yin Teng, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
St. George’s Church in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 8

St. George’s Church in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

1, Lebuh Farquhar, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Penang High Court Building in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 9

Penang High Court Building in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Kompleks Mahkamah, Lebuh Light, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Town Hall in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 10

Town Hall in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Jalan Padang Kota Lama, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
City Hall in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 11

City Hall in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Jalan Padang Kota Lama, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Kapitan Keling Mosque in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 12

Kapitan Keling Mosque in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

14, Jalan Buckingham, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Entry to Khoo Kongsi in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 13

Entry to Khoo Kongsi in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

18, Cannon Square, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Central Hall Khoo Kongsi in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 14

Central Hall Khoo Kongsi in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

18, Cannon Square, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Ancestral Hall Inside Khoo Kongsi in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 15

Ancestral Hall Inside Khoo Kongsi in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

18, Cannon Square, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Nine Old Men Mural Inside Khoo Kongsi in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 16

Nine Old Men Mural Inside Khoo Kongsi in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

18, Cannon Square, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
KOMTAR Tower in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 17

KOMTAR Tower in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

KOMTAR, Lebuh Tek Soon, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
KOMTAR Tower Skywalk in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 18

KOMTAR Tower Skywalk in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

KOMTAR, Lebuh Tek Soon, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 19

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

14, Leith Street, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Rickshaws in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 20

Rickshaws in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

14, Leith Street, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Red Garden Night Market in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 21

Red Garden Night Market in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

20, Lebuh Leith, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Eastern & Oriental Hotel in George Town, Penang, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 22

Eastern & Oriental Hotel in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

10, Lebuh Farquhar, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Entry to Wat Chaiyamangkalaram in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 23

Entry to Wat Chaiyamangkalaram in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia

17, Lorong Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Hall of the Thousand Buddhas at Wat Chaiyamangkalaram in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 24

Hall of the Thousand Buddhas at Wat Chaiyamangkalaram in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia

17, Lorong Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Deva Guarding Wat Chaiyamangkalaram in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 25

Deva Guarding Wat Chaiyamangkalaram in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia

17, Lorong Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Reclining Buddha at Wat Chaiyamangkalaram in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 26

Reclining Buddha at Wat Chaiyamangkalaram in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia

17, Lorong Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Entry to Dhammikarama Burmese Temple in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 27

Entry to Dhammikarama Burmese Temple in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia

24, Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Chinthe at Dhammikarama Burmese Temple in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 28

Chinthe at Dhammikarama Burmese Temple in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia

24, Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Buddha Statue at Dhammikarama Burmese Temple in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 29

Buddha Statue at Dhammikarama Burmese Temple in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia

24, Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Panca Rupa at Dhammikarama Burmese Temple in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 30

Panca Rupa at Dhammikarama Burmese Temple in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia

24, Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Stupa at Dhammikarama Burmese Temple in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 31

Stupa at Dhammikarama Burmese Temple in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia

24, Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Arahant Upagutta Shrine at Dhammikarama Burmese Temple in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia - Encircle Photos 32

Arahant Upagutta Shrine at Dhammikarama Burmese Temple in Pulau Tikus, Malaysia

24, Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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