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Penang Hill is one of the highest peaks in Penang. The highlight of this landmark is its electric train that will take tourists from the main prayer room to the 30.5-meter high bronze statue of Kuan Yi, while enjoying a view of Penang Island from an altitude. Even more impressive, the train speeds off within a 200-year-old temple complex.

Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera) 

This district is a well-known area for culinary delights in George Town, Penang. Also known as Lebuh Chulia, it provides numerous choice of hotels, bookstores, cafes and any other backpackers’ essentials. This is the place where tourists can taste some Malay local delicacies served at the push-cart stalls, such as Asam Laksa, Popiah, Char Kway Teow, and Chee Cheong Fun, just to name a few.

Chulia Street Night Hawker Stalls

This area was once called Malay Lane, but then renamed to Armenian Street (or Lebuh Armenian) after the Armenians occupation in 1808. Being a part of George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site's core zone, the region is home to many historical temples and buildings, including the Chinese clan house “Cheah Kongsi”. Armenian Street is also popular for the ‘Children on a Bicycle’ mural by Armenian artist Ernest Zacharevic.

Armenian Street

Locally known as Padang Kota Lama, the Esplanade was a waterfront area where Captain Francis Light, the founder of George Town, first landed in 1786. Now, the Esplanade is an exceptional venue to host various celebrations and cultural performances, such as the anniversary of George Town’s inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Odori Japan festival, and Chap Goh Meh.

Esplanade

Pinang Peranakan Mansion was originally home to a rich Chinese and Malay couple, known as “Baba” and “Nyonya”. In the 19th century, this house was the most magnificent on the island with the use of ceramics from England, high pillars from Scotland and Chinese decorated wooden panels. The mansion is preserved until today, offering visitors a glimpse of the old days in each room.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion 

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