Georgetown Malaysia

Travel to Malaysia and discover its scenic beauty around Georgetown Malaysia , Shopping and Night Life too"

Georgetown is the capital of the island and state of Penang, on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia. It was listed by UNESCO in 2008 as a World Heritage Site, together with fellow former Straits Settlement, Melaka.

Founded in 1786 by British trader Francis Light, Georgetown was one of the three Straits Settlements along with Malacca and Singapore. Modern-day Georgetown is one of Malaysia's largest cities with 600,000 inhabitants. The town seems quite relaxed, as restaurants, small shops, and mall shops don't fully open until around noon. If you're waking up early, be sure to look for Chinese Dim Sum stalls as they are only available in the morning. But don't bother looking for any other activities besides eating.Boat and Air is mode of transportation to go George Town.
Visiting the places and sightseeing is possible by Taxis and Buses. Public transportation around the city is well organized with modern low floor aircon buses. Main public bus terminals are at jetty and Komtar building/mall where you can get map with all lines. When boarding to bus you MUST have prepared exact change! All buses stop on their route, and if you don't mind going around the city a bit if you actually want to leave it, you have good chances of getting where you want. But if you're planning to venture out of Georgetown to the suburbs and beyond for a day's tripping, do bear in mind that the public buses stop picking up passengers after 10PM daily - apparently even on weekends and holidays. And if you need to take a taxi back to your quarters after midnight, be prepared to pay a 100% surcharge on top of the fare.

Popular things to see. visit in George Town are;

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Leith Street,

Municipal Council of Pulau Pinang Hall (formerly City Hall)

Fort Cornwallis, Light St. The fort

Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, 18 Cannon St,

Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Church Street (Lebuh Gereja)

Queen Victoria Clock Tower, (At the Intersection of Light Street, Beach Street, Fort Road and King Edward Place). The 60 ft high clock tower was presented to Penang by local millionaire Cheah Chen Eok in 1897 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.

Wat Chaiyamangalaram, Burma Lane

Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple

Kapitan Keling Mosque, Pitt St (Jl

Kuan Yin Teng ("Goddess of Mercy Temple")

St. George's Church,

The Eastern and Oriental Hotel : The Eastern & Oriental Hotel stands majestically along Farquhar Street, in the bustling heart of Penang. The bygone era of a glorious past is seen the minute you catch a glimpse of this imposing white colonial building. Warm lingering feelings of elegance greet you as you drive up the courtyard and walk into the spacious domed lobby. 10 Farquhar Street, 10200 Penang, Malaysia. Tel: +604 222 2000 Fax: +604 261 6333.

Golden Plaza Hostel : Golden Plaza Hostel is one of the most popular places for travelers. Strategically located in town area, this friendly and congenial place is quite new and clean. There are all together 20 rooms available. Lebuh Ah Quee / Pitt Lane (Off Chulia Street) 10200 Penang West Malaysia

The Gurney - Resort Hotel : It is located along the renowned tourist belt of Gurney Drive, adjacent to the new Central Business District and is less than five minutes away from all major shopping complexes and corporate towers. The hotel is 25 kilometres from the Penang International Airport. 18 Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 604-370 7000 Fax: 604-370 5000

Hotel Malaysia : Hotel Malaysia 7, Penang Road, 10000 Penang, Malaysia. Cable:"HOTELMASIA" Penang P.O. Box 11 Tel: 604-2633311 Fax: 604-2631621

Oriental Hotel Penang Malaysia : We are strategically located in the heart of this old and historic town, at the junction of the ever popular Penang Road, Chulia Street, Argyll Road and Leith Street. Penang hotels offer you a range from the budget conscientious to the extravagant. 105, Penang Road, 10000 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.

Sunway Hotel Georgetown : The Sunway Hotel is centrally located in historical, bustling Georgetown, the heart of Penang. Guests can enjoy surrounds that mix culture and commerce .

Book online more then 5000 hotels in different cities of Malaysia. Select your city and choose hotels for online booking. Get instant confirmation with hotel service voucher.