First, there is the historic center of George Town, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is particularly appreciated for its gastronomy and buildings that display a singular style of colonial and Chinese architecture. In the city center, travelers can admire the graffiti of George Town in the streets and on the facades. For ►
First, there is the historic center of George Town, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is particularly appreciated for its gastronomy and buildings that display a singular style of colonial and Chinese architecture. In the city center, travelers can admire the graffiti of George Town in the streets and on the facades. For walks along the beach, there is nothing better than Gurney Drive. Nevertheless, the tall buildings on the coast distinguish it from other places in Penang. Thus, tourists can visit shops, find a hotel or eat local restaurant dishes while visiting Gurney Drive. History fans will have the chance to see the Sun Yat-sen Penang Museum, a treasure trove of discoveries. Further on, at Cheong Fatt Tze Manor, this indigo-blue color will catch travelers off guard. This area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and today it has been transformed into a luxury hotel. Wat Chayamangkalaram is a Buddhist temple that houses one of the longest reclining Buddha statues in the world. Travelers will also be able to admire the many statues of mythical creatures in the temple. The Queen Victoria Clock Tower is not far away, also called the Jubilee Clock Tower. Visitors must go to the Light Street and Beach Street intersections to admire it. Nature lovers should visit the Penang Botanical Gardens, also known as the Waterfall Gardens. They will find many plant species. After that, they will be able to go to Penang National Park. Many plant and animal species have found refuge in this protected area. Those who wish to visit other temples should take a tour of Kek Lok Si. This building is considered to be the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia. It is a place of retreat and meditation for Taoist monks. As for the most courageous, they will have the opportunity to climb the hill of Penang to enjoy nature and especially to admire the incredible view of George Town. ◄
