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In the heart of Malaysia, where the azure waters meet the vibrant hues of tradition, lies a canvas unlike any other – the streets of George Town, Penang. Here, every cobblestone whispers tales ...
It’s 8:30 a.m. I’m facing down an incredible breakfast buffet at one of the hottest luxury hotels in George Town, Penang – the Eastern & Oriental.
Tourists swarm the streets of George Town, a city on Malaysia’s Penang Island, to embark on a unique treasure hunt, armed not with a map leading to buried gold but one that unveils the city’s ...
Exploring George Town, Penang: A blend of heritage, street art and modern charm The first thought that strikes you when you step out of Penang airport in Malaysia is the nearly sound-free ...
Since 2008, when the main city George Town was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, tourists flocked to Penang to savour the food, see the sites, and indulge in ‘heritage tourism’. Every ...
Since George Town achieved Unesco World Heritage recognition in 2008, the capital of Malaysia’s state of Penang has blossomed into one of Southeast Asia’s most popular weekend getaways, a ...
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Island city council is to introduce a two-hour parking limit in busy parts of George Town later this year to tackle congestion and ensure fair use of parking spaces.
THE 17th edition of George Town Heritage Celebrations (GTHC) in Penang brought to life the city’s heritage. Themed “Doors and Doorways” and held over three days from July 5 to 7, the events ...
George Town should emulate this concept by turning some of these streets into pedestrian and public transport zones. In fact, Penang Road once had road-based trams running alongside other road ...
Penang's George Town is a tourist favourite. — Pixabay The world-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has named Penang one of the seven best destinations to visit in South-East Asia.