Chew Jetty
Chew Jetty
3.5
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Debbie O
6 contributions
Mar 2023
We would recommend going early in the day to avoid the heat and humidity. There are shops and food stalls along the way.
Written 18 March 2023
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Harry Li
Guilin, China15 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
These jetties were built in some separate long floating houses, separated by their Chinese family name. My family name is Li (Lee) so I also visited Lee Jetty, but it’s actually only local houses and one food stall. You can try some fried banana, fried prawns with flour and a famous Big Bowl Noodles, those are tasty.
Written 16 March 2023
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Andrea J
Goole, UK181 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Although we have visited on previous holidays we trotted down the hot pier again taking in the views, this time taking the boat trip round the harbour. Oh my days, I thought I was going to break a limb or worse climbing down the ladder into the boat, I'm not exactly nimble and wouldn't have attempted this had I not already paid up (it was quite expensive) It was however good fun and a good opportunity to take photos.
Written 2 March 2023
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Heli P
Helsinki, Finland6,283 contributions
Feb 2023
Prosperity is highly valued by Chinese so why not take advantage of tourists crowding on your doorstep. Clothes, souvenirs, ice cream and even short boat trips are offered on the second jetty. The temple in front is well maintained and surrounded by food stalls.
Written 18 February 2023
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tobeslo
Singapore, Singapore1,311 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
The Chew Jetty is off a busy main street where the hustle and bustle happen, however it’s more tranquil as you walk towards the end of the jetty.
Shops and cafes are lined up along the walkway however a number of them were closed in the afternoon. However they are a bit commercial with merchandise targeting tourists.
It’s worth a visit to see another side of Penang - the fishing communities. There are other clans’ jetty along the street but the Chew clan is the biggest.
Take your time to experience; it is a living community with 75 families. It’s not a museum but a fully operational waterfront settlements.
Shops and cafes are lined up along the walkway however a number of them were closed in the afternoon. However they are a bit commercial with merchandise targeting tourists.
It’s worth a visit to see another side of Penang - the fishing communities. There are other clans’ jetty along the street but the Chew clan is the biggest.
Take your time to experience; it is a living community with 75 families. It’s not a museum but a fully operational waterfront settlements.
Written 10 February 2023
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HungryForMoreMum
Melbourne, Australia185 contributions
Jan 2023
The Jetty is clean and local so worth a look. But not worth a long visit - we stayed maybe 20 minutes? That was enough
Written 31 January 2023
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rama1
Melbourne, Australia1,046 contributions
Jan 2023
Visited years ago and it seems to be a little bit touristy with souvenir shops and the like which I don't remember.
Enough signage around to show the interesting history of the jetties.
Well worth a visit.
Enough signage around to show the interesting history of the jetties.
Well worth a visit.
Written 28 January 2023
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scotts-tour
London, UK191 contributions
Dec 2022
I got lucky here, we had local Straits Chinese guide who was able to explain the history of the Chinese in Penang. Make sure you check out the temple at the entry to the jetty amazing stonework on the external columns and intricate detail behind the alter.
Written 5 January 2023
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TravelDooey
Melbourne, Australia288 contributions
Dec 2022
Not much life there at night time as people live here & they've retired into their dwellings for the night. Expect that tourists don't respect that these are people's houses. Worth a look, but not the best thing to do in Penang
Written 1 January 2023
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will1thing
Singapore, Singapore61 contributions
Dec 2022
interesting place to see jetty culture. unfortunately quite badly hit by covid downturn on tourism, still recovering from it.
Written 19 December 2022
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Mohon dibantu informasinya tentaang jam buka pasar terapung penang ini dan hari apa aja buka nya. dan mohon informasi nomor bus dari terminal bus komtar. terima kasih yah Pak/Ibu
Chikaglo
Bandung, Indonesia28 contributions
Buka jam 10 - 5 sore. Jadi sebaiknya paling telat datang jam 4 sore. Sebenarnya 30 menit sudah cukup untuk melihat tempat ini, karena tempatnya kecil. Namun jika ingin duduk2 di tepi dermaga dan menikmati pemandangan, memerlukan waktu lebih lama. Tapi total tidak akan lebih dari 1 jam.
Kalau pergi sekeluarga / lebih dari 2 orang, naik grab akan lebih murah daripada naik bus. Biaya masuk chew Jetty = gratis.
Is the jerries wheelchair friendly?
Jeff PZ
Singapore, Singapore620 contributions
It’s made of planks and there’ll be some inconvenience for wheelchairs. But what would probably be more of a problem is to get there cos Malaysia is not exactly a wheelchair friendly country imo. Of cos, it will depend on where you stay, what facilities you have and where you go. Best wishes.
terdapat industri perikanan di chew jetty?? sesuai atau tidak jika saya buat kajian untuk subjek sejarah tema sejarah ekonomi di sini?
AK1957
Munich, Germany34 contributions
When we were there in August 2018, we didn‘t see any fishing activity. So, I am not sure whether it will help you in your research.
Vivivivi_vi
Sydney, Australia20 contributions
When is the best time to go & which jetties are good to see?
Budiman R
Penang, Malaysia126 contributions
i suggest u to go chew jetty at the afternoon because it very hot at the jetty. the business hour is 10 am - 9 pm. there is only one jetty near the big bowl noodle. don't forget to bring hat because it is hot.
Angelic3311
Ipoh, Malaysia
Is there any entrance fee when visiting the place ? And how much for the boat ride ?
Joan0452013
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia359 contributions
No entrance fee.
There’s probably a fee for the boat ride but don’t know how much.
CHEW JETTY (George Town) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Chew Jetty
- Chew Jetty is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- We recommend booking Chew Jetty tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 28 Chew Jetty tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Chew Jetty:
- Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights (From RM 361.57)
- Private Half-Day George Town History Tour (From RM 235.02)
- Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours) (From RM 228.69)
- Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures (From RM 451.96)
- Penang: George Town City Half-Day Attractions (From RM 271.18)
- Hotels near Chew Jetty:
- (0.02 km) Hotel 19 Penang
- (0.23 km) SAVV Hotel
- (0.11 km) Victoria Garden Hotel
- (0.22 km) The Prestige Hotel
- (0.18 km) Container Hotel Penang
- Restaurants near Chew Jetty:
- (0.00 km) Ghee Seng Tomyam Seafood
- (0.00 km) Village Fish Head Bee Hoon
- (0.16 km) The Postcard Shop
- (0.15 km) QEII The Waterfront Venue
- (0.17 km) No.5 Bistro
- Attractions near Chew Jetty:
- (0.12 km) Metro Bike Easy Green Travel
- (0.08 km) The Royale Spa
- (0.23 km) Wonderfood Museum Penang
- (0.09 km) Penang Science Cluster
- (0.38 km) Pinang Peranakan Mansion