George Town Landmarks and Historic sites

This magnificently structured mansion earlier belonged to Cheong Fatt Tze, who was a wealthy Chinese shipping and trading tycoon. The outstanding mansion is located on the oldest streets in George Town, Penang. He was a...

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Address: 14, Lebuhraya Leith
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Dharmikarama Burmese Temple is a famous Buddhist Temple in George Town, Penang. The temple lies opposite another Buddhist Temple of Wat Chayamangkalaram. However, Dharmikarama Burmese Temple was built much earlier...

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Address: Lorong Burma
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Fort Cornwallis is the most favorite tourist destination in Penang. This historical site is located in George Town, besides the Victoria Memorial Clock. This massive fort was built in the year 1786, when...

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Address: Leboh Light Georgetown
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Kongsi means clan- house. Khoo Kongsi is a clan house of the reputed Khoo family from China. The Khoo family entered George Town in the 18th century. By the mid of the 19th century, the Khoo family...

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Address: 18 Lebuhraya Cannon
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The Buddha temple of Wat Chayamangkalaram is popular for the gold plated reclining Buddha Statue. The 33 meter long statue is the third largest Buddha statue in the world. The 1845 built Thai temple possesses a spacious...

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Address: Lorong Burma
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