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7 Days in George Town: A Journey Through Culture and Cuisine

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Ha hm

27 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day adventure in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage, visit ancient temples, explore vibrant street art, and indulge in mouthwatering local delicacies. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to George Town

Day 1Temples, Museums, and Culinary Delights
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$17

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$ 4

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Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

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Hokkien Mee 福建面
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
20 - 30 min

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Kek Lok Si Temple
Hilltop temple complex characterized by colorful, intricate decor & many Buddha images.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$3
17 - 21 min

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Colonial Penang Museum
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple
Historic hillside temple known for its steep, winding stairway approach & carved ornamental columns.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Miraku Japanese Restaurant
Miraku, simply means a great place for customers to enjoy great food. It is a fine dining restaurant designed to provide the art of Japanese dining to those who desire to experience gourmet food.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$5
1 - 2 min

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G Lounge
Open concept lounge with live entertainment.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
14 - 17 min

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Wonder Food Museum
Imaginative destination with replicas of Malaysian dishes, art & historical information.
No time set
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$4
Day 2Burgers, Temples, and Market Exploration
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$7

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$ 3

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Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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Bali Burger
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
7 - 9 min

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Bats Cave Temple
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Nagore Square
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Dhammikarama Burmese Temple
Burmese-style Buddhist temple, founded in 1803, with elaborate, colorful stupas & sculptures.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Pulau Tikus Wantan Mee House 云吞面之家
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$3
2 - 3 min

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Pulau Tikus Wet Market
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Nona Bali Restaurant
Authentic Balinese cuisine. All food & drinks served are of fresh,hygienic and halal standards. Free of MSG and artificial taste enhancers.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 3Duck Meat Koay Teow Th'ng, Street Art, and Heritage
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$17

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$ 2

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Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Lum Lai Duck Meat Koay Teow Th'ng
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
8 - 12 min

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Macallum Street Night Market
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple
Buddhist temple complex offering open-air shrines, colorful decor & water views.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Penang Street Art
These urban murals throughout the UNESCO-listed historic district depict life & culture in Penang.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Jawi House Cafe Gallery
Nestled in historic and fashionable Armenian Street, Jawi House is a gallery that specialises in local artworks, prints, hand-painted fabrics and carvings. It is also a cafe that specialises in modernised as well as traditional Jawi Peranakan cuisine.
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$4
2 - 3 min

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Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
Historic Chinese clan temple & museum with detailed architecture, murals & stone carvings.
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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$6
4 - 5 min

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Lebuh Acheh Wan Than Mee
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 4Art Cafes, Jetty Life, and Indian Cuisine
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$13

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$ 2

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Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Downtown Art Heritage Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
1 - 2 min

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Yap Kongsi
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Chew Jetty
Wooden stilt houses built around a walkway in a waterside village dating from the 19th century.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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世德堂謝公司 Cheah Kongsi Temple
1810 temple built by an ancestral clan featuring ornate Chinese design, with tours & events.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Sulaiman Samosa
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$4
2 - 3 min

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Han Jiang Ancestral Temple
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Penang Little India
Colorful neighborhood with dozens of shops & vendors for Indian clothing, jewelry & street food.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$3
1 - 2 min

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Karaikudi Restaurant
Karaikudi Restaurant offers Chettinad and South Indian cuisine along with Northern Indian delights.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 5Capati, Historic Sites, and Sourdough Bakery
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$6

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$ 2

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Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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MAJ Capati
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
3 - 4 min

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Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Clan Jetties of Penang
Busy, scenic destination featuring a traditional village of rustic houses on stilts over the water.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Yin's Sourdough Bakery and Cafe
We are the only bakery in Penang that follows strictly the sourdough method in baking all our bread and buns.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$1
3 - 4 min

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George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI)
White, stucco mansion from the 18th century, in an area known for colonial & Chinese architecture.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Rong Ji 荣记
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 6Fish Head Beehoon, Night Markets, and Peranakan Mansion
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$15

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$ 2

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Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Goh Chew Coffee Shop Fish Head Beehoon (五洲茶室鱼头米粉)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
1 - 2 min

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New Lane Street Foodstalls
Hawker center for local street-food dishes including rice noodle rolls & BBQ chicken wings.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Chowrasta Market
Enclosed marketplace with stalls stocking produce, meats, prepared meals & snacks.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Kimberley Street Food Night Market
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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The Leaf Healthy House
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$5
2 - 3 min

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Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Opulent 19th-century mansion, now a heritage museum famous for antiques & appearances on TV shows.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$6
3 - 4 min

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ViaPre
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 7Local Eateries, Historical Landmarks, and Jurassic Adventure
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$22

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$ 3

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Depart from your stay 🏨

62 - 75 min

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统一茶室 Kedai Makanan & Minuman Tong Yie
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
8 - 12 min

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Beihai Doumu Palace RajaUda
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
42 - 51 min

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Fort Cornwallis
Preserved 18th-century English fortress with some original buildings, plus a cafe & guided tours.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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$3
4 - 5 min

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Hainan Thean Hou Temple 天后宮
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Kirishima Japanese Restaurant
Savour the best of Japanese cuisine at the Kirishima Japanese Restaurant. A la carte and set menu selections are available at this popular dining venue featuring a sushi counter, private rooms, two main dining areas and a sake cellar.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
4 - 5 min

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Protestant Cemetery
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Jurassic Research Center @The Top Penang
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13
6 - 9 min

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Chok Kee Porridge Cafe
Formerly known as Cintra Street Chee Cheong Chok
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$1

Budget breakdown: $106 In total

Activities & Food:$95
Transport:$12