George Town, UNESCO World Heritage city in Penang, Malaysia
George Town spans 306 square kilometers across Penang Island, featuring thousands of heritage buildings within its historic streets and neighborhoods.
Francis Light established George Town in 1786 as the first British settlement in Southeast Asia, making it a commercial center along the Strait of Malacca.
The city center contains Chinese shophouses, colonial offices, churches, and temples, reflecting influences from Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities through architecture and traditions.
Visitors can explore the city by foot or bicycle, with efficient public buses connecting to attractions like Penang National Park and Penang Hill.
The Clan Jetties present traditional wooden houses built on stilts over water, where Chinese families maintain their maritime lifestyle through generations.
Location: Penang
Inception: August 11, 1786
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
Part of: Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca
Shares border with: Bayan Lepas
Website: http://mbpp.gov.my
GPS coordinates: 5.41416,100.32874
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:21
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