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Tours of Historical George Town

For a background to Penang’s multicultural society, start your tour from the Penang Museum. For a more specialised heritage tour, start from the Penang Heritage Trust.

2 Penang State Museum & Art Gallery C4

Once housed Penang Free School (1821-1927). State Museum was opened in 1965 Open 9am to 5pm. Closed on Friday & Public Holidays. Admission RM1T +604 261 3144

3 Penang Heritage Trust (PHT) C5

Formed in 1986 to spearhead preservation of the history & culture of Penang. Promote revitalization of George Town as a living heritage city. T +604 264 2631

Nanyang Heritage Tour

4 Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion a.k.a. Blue Mansion B2

Grand intricate estate built fy one of the wealthiest tycoon at the turn of the 20th century. Winner of 2000 Most Excellent Award for Culture and Heritage Conservation from Unesco Asia-Pacific. Daily tours 11am, 1.30pm and 3pm. Admission RM12. T +604 262 0006

5 Pinang Peranakan Mansion D5

Typical home of a rich Baba recreated with antiques and collectibles. Served as residence and office of Kapitan Cina Chung Keng Kwee Admission RM10. Open Monday to Sunday including Public Holidays from 9.30am to 5pm. T +604 264 2929

6 House of Yeap Chor Ee C5

Historical gallery dedicated to the founder of the Penang based Ban Hin Lee Bank, showcasing furniture from the Yeap residence. Enter from The Sire restaurant on Lebuh King.Free admission for restaurant guests. T +604 264 5088

Colonial Heritage Tour

The tour of the colonial quarter makes for a pleasant introduction to George Town. Start your walking tour at Fort Cornwallis, and view the Clocktower and State Assembly Buildings from the ramparts.

7 Fort Cornwallis C6

East India Company fort built by Captain Francis Light in 1786 from nibong palm, rebuilt in brick by Light. Largely intact, with chapel, gunpowder magazine, lighthouse and historical gallery. Admission RM3. Closed on Sunday. T +604 261 0262

8 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Clocktower C6

Built by local millionaire Cheah Chen Eok in 1897 to commemorate the 60th year of the Queen’s reign. Completed in 1902 after the Queen’s death.

9 State Assembly Building C5

Once served as the Police Central Station.

Zhemchug wreck marker B7

A red buoy marks the spot where the Russian warship Zhemchug sank when it was torpedoed by the German cruiser Emden in World War I.

10 Cenotaph B5

A memorial to those who died in World War I.

11 City Hall B5

Built in 1903 as the Municipal Office.

12 Town Hall B5

Was once the watering hole for local socialites and elites. Opened in 1880 and used for various purposes including theatrical performances, church services and the birth of the Penang State Library.

13 Supreme Court Building B4

Built in 1903 of neo-Palladian archicture to replace original courthouse which was constructed in 1809.

14 Logan’s Monument B4

Monument erected in momory of James Richardson Logan, champion of rights of the non-Europeans in Penang. Died in 1969.

15 Convent Light Street B4

Oldest girls’ school in the country. Established by French Sisters’ Mission in 1852.

16 Government House B4

Within the Convent grounds. Built by Captain Francis Light circa 1790. It served as the Governor’s Office and Council Chambers when Stamford Raffles worked in Penang from 1805.

17 St. Xavier’s Institution B3

Founded by the La Salle Brothers in 1852. Bombed during World War II and rebuilt in 1952.

18 Christian Cemetery B2

Graves from circa 1790. The final resting place of many Penang pioneers.

19 Leong Yin Khean Mansion A2

Designed by Scottish architect Joseph Charles Miller in 1926 for the Cambridge-educated Leong.

29 Yap Kongsi and Ciji Temple D3

Two adjoining buildings – the Straits eclectic-style building with the words “Yap Temple” inscribed in the pediment and the Choo Chay Keong Temple dedicated to the Yap Clan’s patron deities. Intricately carved designs adorning its front walls and the four pillars at the entrance.

30 Dr. Sun Yat Sen’s - Penang Base D3

Base for Dr Sun Yat Sen, the liberator of China from centuries of feudalism. Admission RM5. Open 10am to 5pm. Open daily (except Chinese New Year) T +604 262 0123

31 Clan Jetties F4

Traditional Chinese waterfront settlement with fisherfolk and stevedores’ homes built on stilts over the sea.

32 Penang Islamic Museum D3

Historical personalities, religious education, trading activities and heritage of Penang’s Muslim communities. Housed in the 19th century Syed Alatas Mansion. Admission RM3. Closed on Tuesday. T +604 262 0172

33 Malay Mosque, Lebuh Acheh E3

Founded by Tengku Syed Hussain Al-Idid, a Hadrami Arab merchant-prince from Acheh. Acheh Street was the centre of the Achehnese spice trade, Malay printing presses, religious education and Haj travel.

34 Khoo Kongsi E3

The most renowned of Penang’s Hokkien Clanhouse perpetuating Confucian practices. Admission RM5 to Temple Square and Clanhouse museum. Open daily. T +604 261 4609

All information in this map was correct at time of print. The Hotel is not responsible for any changes.

20 The Garage B3

Art Deco car showroom of Wearne Brothers LTD, a Singapore company started by brothers from Fremantle.

1 Eastern & Oriental Hotel A3

Grand colonial hotel established in 1885 by Armenian hoteliers, the Sarkies brothers. Magnificent seafront, 1920s echo dome and Otis cage elevator. Now a luxury all-suite heritage hotel. T +604 222 2000

Street of Harmony Tour

Take a walk down the one-kilometre ‘Street of Harmony’, where houses of worship representing the world’s great faiths of Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism stand side-by-side, testifying to a tradition of peaceful co-existence.

21 Church of the Assumption B4

Founded in 1786, when Captain Francis Light first came to Penang. This church was the seat of the bishop of Penang from 1955–2003 and it is also a World Heritage Church.

22 St. George’s Church C4

Southeast Asia’s first Anglican Church opened in 1818 and was designed by military engineer and painter Captain Robert Smith of Bengal Engineers.

23 Goddess of Mercy Temple C4

One of the oldest Chinese Temple in Penang. The present structure’s foundation was laid in 1728.

24 Sri Maha Mariammam Temple D4

Dedicated to the Hindu deity Sri Muthu Mariammam. Was a place of worship in 1801 and became a temple in 1833. The gateway, or gopuram is magnificently sculptured with 38 Hindu deities.

25 Nagore Shrine D4

Constructed in the early 1800s by South Indian emigrants in honor of Syed Shahul Hamid, a Muslim saint who lived in Nagore in the 13th century.

26 Han Jiang Ancestral Temple D4

Also called Teochew (Chaozhou) Temple. Winner of UNESCO Asia-Pacific Cultural Heritage Award (2006) for the preservation of both tangible and intangible heritage. Amateur Chinese opera rehearsals on Sunday afternoon.

27 Kapitan Keling Mosque D3

Prominent historic mosque of the Tamil Muslim community. Founded 1801, Moghul-style expansion circa 1910 by German Eurasian architect H.A. Neubronner.

Historic Enclave Tour

Armenian Street, Acheen Street and Connon Street form a charming enclave with a small park and cultural attractions. This area reflects the meeting point of Confucian and Islamic civilizations.

28 Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple E3

Tua Pek Kong Temple and mid-19th century Hokkien secret society headquarters.

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Living Heritage

This section highlights the last of traditional living heritage where craftsmanship, indigenous knowledge, creativity and adaptability to the client and environment were prized values. Every trade has a unique story of how the founders migrated from their homeland and carved out their occupations in the city of George Town.

35 Joss Stick Maker C4

Fragrant and laboriously produced, these hand-made joss sticks have a rare personal touch over the typically mass-produced.

36 Indian Goldsmith C4

Hand crafts gold jewellery in traditional Indian designs.

37 Signboard Engraver D4

Masterfully crafts and gilds Chinese calligraphic plaques.

38 Songkok Maker D4

Sews Muslim headgear on an old-fashioned manual sewing machine.

39 Nyonya Beaded Shoe Cobbler E4

Finely stitched vintage nyonya beaded shoes.

40 Chinese Calligrapher and Seal Engraver D3

Carves personal seals to order.

41 Tombstone Engraver E3

Chisels Chinese and Muslim grave tomb by hand.

42 Little Penang Street Market B3

Live music, arts and crafts at Upper Penang Road. Every last Sunday of the month, 10am to 5pm.