Penang, Malaysia
George Town before and during its festival month: the hawker stalls and Michelin-starred Peranakan tables, heritage shophouse hotels, street-art walks, and the George Town Festival programme running 1–9 August.
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Food & drink (42)
- 786 Char Kway Teow, Singapore
- Bukit Merah View Food Centre, Singapore
- The Maker Penang, George Town
- 169 Carnarvon Street, George Town
- 183 Carnarvon Street, George Town
Sights (38)
- Fort Cornwallis, George Town
- Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, George Town
- Penang Hill, Penang
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion, George Town
Areas (30)
- George Town, Penang
- Little India, George Town
- Penang
- Armenian Street, George Town
Stays (24)
- Campbell House, George Town
- Areca Hotel, George Town
- Bellevue Hotel, Penang Hill
- Carnarvon House, George Town
Getting around (11)
- Butterworth station, Penang
- Chulia Street, Penang Island
- George Town free CAT bus, George Town
- Georgetown Jetty, Penang Island
Things to do (3)
- 7 Terraces antique store, Georgetown, Penang
- Canopy Walkway (Titian Kanopi), Penang National Park
- Pulau Tikus, Penang
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22 saved links · 9 articles · 5 activities · 3 stays · 3 videos · 2 restaurants · from youtube.com, danielfooddiary.com and 16 more
Article27 Things to do in George Town, Penang: heritage, food & street art
From walking and food tours to heritage sites and modern museums, discover the best things to do in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
onpenang.com
ArticleMy 3 Day Penang Itinerary: George Town & Beyond (2026)
Discover how to make the most your trip - my Penang itinerary covers the highlights of historic George Town and exploring the rest of the island
global-gallivanting.com
ArticleThe best food in George Town in Penang, Malaysia (2026)
The best local dishes and where to eat them. This guide has all the best food in George Town - Malaysia's cuisine capital!
timetravelturtle.com
ArticleThe Very Best Things To Do In George Town, Penang
A travel guide to George Town, the wonderfully historic island capital of Penang, Malaysia.
anoushkaprobyn.com
ArticleThe Ultimate Street Art Guide for Georgetown, Penang - TWO FLASHPACKERS
Go hunting for the best instagram spots using my street art guide for Georgetown, Penang.All the best spots in this detailed guide with a map.
twoflashpackers.com
Article7 Fantastic Penang Hawkers – Food Guide 2026
Here are THE BEST Penang Hawkers that you should not miss in 2026. We have included some absolute gems and local secrets here...
thebackpackingfamily.com- Article
George Town Festival 2026 to feature over 40 events, including seven ticketed shows
Penang state media confirms GTF 2026 runs 1–9 August with 40+ programmes, DUNDU giant light puppets from Germany and a projection-mapping opening at Padang Kota Lama.
buletinmutiara.com 
ActivityGeorge Town Festival
George Town Festival (GTF) is a leading arts platform connecting local and international artists. Launched in 2010 to honour George Town’s UNESCO World Heritage Site status, it showcases various art forms, including dance, music, theatre and visual arts.
georgetownfestival.com
ArticleGeorge Town Heritage Celebrations - George Town World Heritage Incorporated
An annual and vibrant community-powered event highlighting George Town's culture, heritage and traditions.
gtwhi.com.my- Activity
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Penang Hill is a hill resort comprising a group of peaks on Penang Island, Malaysia. It is located within the Air Itam suburb, 9 km west of the center of George Town. Penang Hill is also known by the Malay name Bukit Bendera, which actually refers to Flagstaff Hill, the most developed peak.
penanghill.gov.my 
ActivityKek Lok Si Temple, Penang: visitor guide 2026
A detailed guide to making the most of a visit to Kek Lok Si Temple, including taking the inclined lift and top tips.
onpenang.com- Activity
Monkey Beach Penang National Park (Teluk Duyung)
Maybe the best beach in Penang Island, Monkey Beach Penang National Park in Teluk Bahang can be reached by boat or by hiking / trekking along a coastal path. How to get there...
travel-penang-malaysia.com - Activity
Penang Food Tour | Penang Food Tour 🌞
Join us on a food adventure, with a food tour in Penang. Penang Food Tour 🌞 is limited to just 8 guests and led by food experts
achefstour.com 
StayCampbell House Penang - Heritage Boutique Hotel In Georgetown
Our passion is all about hospitality and sharing a dream to open a boutique hotel that would showcase everything that we enjoy and love when we travel.
campbellhousepenang.com- Stay
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Discover the allure of our Georgetown heritage hotels in Penang, offering the best of traditional charm and modern comforts. Book your stay today.
georgetownheritage.com - Stay
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
George Town's 138-year-old colonial grande dame on Lebuh Farquhar, with a fully restored Heritage Wing and modern Victory Annexe.
eohotels.com 
ArticleSoori Penang Heritage Hotel Debuts in George Town, Malaysia - AFAR
With the opening of Soori Penang, architect-hotelier Soo K. Chan revisits the city that shaped him, sharing how memory, design, and daily life inform his most personal hotel project.
afar.com
FoodAuntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery, PENANG – Michelin-Starred Peranakan Food and Reservations a Must | DanielFoodDiary.com
One Michelin Starred Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery in Penang serves authentic Peranakan cuisine in an elegant setting.
danielfooddiary.com
FoodTek Sen Restaurant PENANG – MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Zi Char Famous For Double Roasted Pork and Belachan Chicken | DanielFoodDiary.com
Enjoy Penang zi char at Tek Sen Restaurant, famous for its sweet and spicy double roasted pork and authentic home-style Chinese cooking in George Town.
danielfooddiary.com
VideoMalaysia STREET FOOD Heaven!! 🇲🇾 27 Meals Best Malaysian Food in Penang! [Full Documentary]
Mark Wiens' feature-length Penang street-food documentary covering 27 meals across the island over a week of eating.
youtube.com
VideoUltimate MALAYSIAN STREET FOOD in Penang!! 🇲🇾 5 MUST-EAT Foods in Penang, Malaysia!!
Mark Wiens hunts down five essential Penang dishes, a tight primer on char koay teow, assam laksa and friends.
youtube.com
VideoPenang Malaysia Vlog 🇲🇾 George Town, Best Malaysian Food, Cafe Hopping, Malaysia Travel Guide 2025
First-timers' four-day vlog blending George Town sights, hawker meals and the city's speciality-coffee scene.
youtube.com
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