Things to Do in Penang, Malaysia, George Town, Malaysia
Penang is one of Malaysia鈥檚 most visited tourist destinations and my favourite city in Malaysia too. Also known as 鈥淭he Pearl of Orient鈥� it has a lot to offer visitors 鈥� history, culture, exotic foods, beautiful beaches and more. There are so many things to do in Penang. Here are some of them.
The capital of Penang, Georgetown, is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site because of its well-preserved historical buildings.
The Cheong Fatt Tze鈥檚 Mansion is one of the most iconic boutique hotels in Malaysia and was constructed before the end of the 19th century. It is also called the Blue Mansion because of it鈥檚 indigo blue colour. The Chinese-style mansion was the favourite and most lavish home of a famous merchant called Cheong Fatt Tze, also known as the 鈥淟ast Mandarin and First Capitalist of China鈥�. It incorporates Feng Shui principles and has won several accolades including being named one of聽the 10聽Greatest Mansions in The World by Lonely Planet聽in 2011.聽Several famous movies have also been filmed here. You can stay at the hotel for a unique experience. If you are not staying there, you can visit for a guided tour of the mansion. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The capital of Penang, Georgetown, is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site because of its well-preserved historical buildings.
The Cheong Fatt Tze鈥檚 Mansion is one of the most iconic boutique hotels in Malaysia and was constructed before the end of the 19th century. It is also called the Blue Mansion because of it鈥檚 indigo blue colour. The Chinese-style mansion was the favourite and most lavish home of a famous merchant called Cheong Fatt Tze, also known as the 鈥淟ast Mandarin and First Capitalist of China鈥�. It incorporates Feng Shui principles and has won several accolades including being named one of聽the 10聽Greatest Mansions in The World by Lonely Planet聽in 2011.聽Several famous movies have also been filmed here. You can stay at the hotel for a unique experience. If you are not staying there, you can visit for a guided tour of the mansion. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Things to Do in Penang, Malaysia
Guide Location: Malaysia » George Town
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Sara Essop
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Guide Location: Malaysia » George Town
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Sara Essop
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Cheong Fatt Tze鈥檚 Mansion
- Penang Hill
- Fort Cornwallis
- Batu Ferringhi
- Penang Toy Museum
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