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- Sathya V3 contributionsLoved the houses on stilts at the chew jetty and also the beautiful view of the sea .Spent 1/2 hour there and also went to see the street art nearby .expect it to be hot . You can get refreshments and hats in the shops on the jetty .Written 16 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Heli PHelsinki, Finland6,316 contributionsThe biggest congregation of bicycle rickshaws is in front of the Chinese temples. I was offered a solo ride of 30 minutes for 25 rm, a fair price. Cafeterias and souvenir shops overwhelm the area crowded with tourists looking for street art, not so visible anymore.Written 16 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Heli PHelsinki, Finland6,316 contributionsThe long street passing through Chinatown to Little India becomes really lively only in the evening with all the bars, restaurants and food stalls open. The traffic is constant with the practical bus 101 travelling along it both ways.Written 18 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Heli PHelsinki, Finland6,316 contributionsQueen, King and Penang streets running next to each other form the vibrant small business district of Little India with bright textiles and shining costume jewellery. Sri Maha Mariammam Temple is easy to sight from Lebuh Chulia where the bus stops. You can also take a leisurely sightseeing tour by a bicycle rikshaw which are driven nowadays more by strong younger men.Written 12 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Heli PHelsinki, Finland6,316 contributions65 stories high and visible to Butterworth on mainland Kompleks Tunku Abdul Razak, after the second Prime Minister of Malaysia is still a landmark. It used to be a labyrinth full of shops on several levels, now the prominent ones left are the Chinese trading in gold on the ground floor. Locals call the walkway connecting over the busy crossroads at the corner the Komtar Octopus.Written 14 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Heli PHelsinki, Finland6,316 contributionsArriving by cruise ship your first sight of Georgetown will be a reminder of it's long British heritage. Most grand former colonial administration buildings are in the vicinity of the Queen Victoria memorial. The Malaysia Tourism office with practical and updated printed material is also here.Written 17 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Shuddho GKolkata (Calcutta), India845 contributionsThe main attractions here are shopping,eating and drinking besides a little eye candy for those who are inclined.Written 30 September 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- mncpetherAuckland, New Zealand44 contributionsWe had noticed and loved the photo art by Howard which decorates the hallways of the 'E & O' Hotel. The hotel sells some of his work but it is actually worth the effort to visit either his studio shop or outlet shop in Georgetown - they are actually not too far apart.Staff at both shops are knowledgeable and have very good English. This is a place for quality work and whilst not 'cheap' by Penang standards , the art is very reasonable by Western standards. Whilst we are 'hagglers' when buying some items is Asia we did not do so here.Art purchased will be well packaged by the staff or sent to your home address.Written 20 October 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- santo tAuckland, New Zealand7,589 contributionsStunning views as reflected on the water in the night, a hidden gem surrounded by dense houses at busy famous place Weld Quay. You need to walk along several small alleys between houses to find this temple, but it is worth to try. From a distance of close up, just beautiful. You can take a picturesque shot of the temple in the foregound and the 13.5 km long Penang Bridge on the background horizon, fantastic, or the view to the mainland at Butterworth. A tranquil place next to the water if you want to take a break for a while, while visiting the very busy crowded place nearby at Weld Quay.Written 12 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Esther1 contributionNice environment. Beautiful church... Worth to visit. Hopefully will have a chance to visit the church again. Tq to the group leader, the tourist guide & rev fr Thomas Yip. Nice trip. Love it.Written 15 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jan Willem tNijmegen, The Netherlands1,458 contributionsThis temple, right in the centre of the town, where the riskja owners offer their services to the tourists and locals, stand the chinese part of the little complex and the colonial style of the temple building. During early morning there are lots of tourists in the area enjoying the relative cool part of the day. The temple is worthwhile to visit when in the area. The temple and anex building are dedicated for the Chinese Yap clan. The temple was completed in 1924.Written 13 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PeterMelbourne, Australia10 contributionsWife and I lived in these flats in 1981-82. There were 10 apartments altogether and all occupied by RAAF families (Royal Australian Air Force), we were posted to Butterworth Air Force Base across on the mainland. Great times were had there. We lived in Appt 515-S.Written 13 October 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Docs On VacayMalaysia2,535 contributions📍Sia Boey Urban Archaeological Park
The first of its kind in Penang, Sia Boey is public park based on the conservation of remnants and memories of what the original Sia Boey Market was with, with Prangin Canal serving as a waterway. 🌊
In the previous years, Prangin Canal was infamously remembered for its rubbish strewn dirty waters. ❌
With conservation projects at hand, just admire the lovely 'koi' fishes in these exact same waters! 🐠🐡🐟
Lanterns are strung up everywhere, and it makes for such a lovely sight, be in day or night. 🏮🏮
I'm proud to see Penang working on such conservation projects. Kudos to this project!Written 4 November 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - B TLondon, UK1,140 contributionsIt's good to see, and it is nice, but it takes 30 seconds to look at and that's it, nothing more to it.Written 17 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Heli PHelsinki, Finland6,316 contributionsOriginally a World War I monument it now commemorates all the glorious dead in Malaysian conflicts. The wreaths made of red poppies have a special significance as they remind of the first battlefields in France in 1918 where the dead soldiers lay among these flowers. In spite of this dark history the seaside Esplanade is a popular place to stroll on weekends watching the cruiseships at Swettenham Pier.Written 14 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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