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Georgetown.com.my is a Malaysian portal dedicated to the city of Georgetown in Penang. The community portal is specifically catered to the people of the city as well as for anyone who is interested in visiting the city. This is an ideal place to start knowing more about the city as well as finding out what is going on and the events happening in penang.

Recently declared by Unesco in the World Heritage Sites list, Georgetown is one of the most visited cities in Malaysia. GeorgeTown is one of the top local attractions of Malaysia, housing a wide array of pre-war buildings and architecture, hotels, sea side resorts and shopping malls.

The portal is a great place to start if you are looking to visit Georgetown where you can find out more about getting around the city, where to eat and where to shop as well as where to stay. The World Heritage City is renowned for its food and shopping, which often bring throngs of tourists here. the city is also located strategically in within some industrial zones which include corporate companies like Dell, Intel and Motorola.

GeorgeTown World Heritage City, Malaysia

The portal includes a references section where you can read up on the historical background of Georgetown. The chronological section provides you with an in-depth understanding of how the city came around and how it eventually became the capital of Penang. You can also find out on what the city has to offer in terms of what is famous here and where to find the best food around.

Businesses in Georgetown

Whether you are a tourist or a member of the community, browse through our directory to find out where you can find the best places to plan your visit. The directory is meant to provide you with the best possible information in regards to food or shopping or anything to do with the World Heritage City.

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Forum in Georgetown.com.my is the ideal place to discuss on the happenings and events in Georgetown. Registered members will be able to find more information to anything here. ask for directions or advise on where to find the best satay for example.

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Even before it was listed in the World Heritage Site, Georgetown was already popular for its tourists attractions. Now that it is being celebrated as one, you will find that visiting Georgetown to be more tourist friendly than before. Take your time to venture into Georgetown where you will be amazed by all that it can offer. The Winner of the Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Conservation in 2000 is the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. Located at Leith Street, this is one of the oldest residences here. Fort Cornwallis overlooks the seabed and was built on the first foothold of Captain Francis Light in 1793 while the Khoo Kongsi in Cannon Street is an old residence built by the Khoo clain in the mid 1800s. Other attractions here include the Pinang Peranakan Mansion at Church Street while over at Burma Lane, you can visit the Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram, a Buddhist temple.

The Queen Victoria Clock Tower is located around Light Street which is a 60 feet clock tower to commemorate Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee. The multi cultural city here would exude a lot of other religious sites like the Kapitan Keling Mosque, the Kuan Yin Teng and the St George’s Church.

Otherwise you can visit the more historical sites like the Penang State Museum, the Clan Jetties or the Christian Cemetery.

For those who are into shopping, there are an abundance of choices here. you can start with looking into the mega shopping malls here. Gurney Plaza is located at Gurney drive, which is a stone’s throw away from the famous food court. Branded goods like Gianni Versace and Esprit are the common outlets here as well as anchor tenant Parkson.

Alternatively, you can drive out a little further to Island Plaza which is a smaller mall that houses Starbucks and Metrojaya. The Bukit Jambul Complex and KOMTAR are also a few others you can visit.

In the city center, you can also visit the very huge Prangin Mall, Penang Plaza and One-Stop Midlands Park where you will definitely be able to find a bargain. Queensbay Mall is a newly opened mall which is now the biggest one in the island. The mall houses Jusco, cineplexes and many more retailers.

For those of you who like to look for bargains, head out to the Little Penang Street Market at Upper Penang Road. The market is held every last Sunday of the month and this is where you can find a huge array of arts and crafts as well as home made items. Little India is where you can find India traditional items. Otherwise take a short drive to the suburban Batu Feringghi at night where you can find the night market held every evening where you can find a lot of imitation goods and souvenirs as well.

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As Penang is very much popular among the local folks for its food, this section provides you with the most comprehensive guide to where to look for the best food and what to expect. The food in Georgetown is primarily spicy with a unique combination of Malay, Chinese, Indian cuisine. Known to many as the ‘food haven’, Georgetown has a list of famous food and restaurants for you to choose from. This section of Georgetown.com.my provides a guide to all the food outlets where you can give your ratings as well as read the comments posted by our members.

Food like the Cendol, is a local ice delicacy which are famous around Malaysia. in Georgetown however, it is made popular by the Chinese folks, particularly the teochew cendol found in around Penang Road. You should also try out the mixed fruits known as Penang Rojak. This dish is a local delicacy which can be found all over the country, but it is very popular here. Fruits mixed in spicy peanut gravy, you will find this cuisine a unique blend and an unforgettable experience.

Noodles too are one of Georgetown’s specialities. First off, the Lor Mee, yellow noodles cooked in brown gravy, the stall located at ‘Lebuh Presgrave’ is one of the famous ones while the Penang Char Koay Teow can be found in around McCallistar Road and almost at any other food junctions in Georgetown.

Penang Lobak is another local favourite. Again, this can be found in almost any food outlet in Georgetown. Lobak is essentially tofu which wraps some minced pork and some vegetable and made into something that look like sausages. Usually served with an array of other delicacies like tofu and fish cakes, you will be able to find this dish very much worth savouring when you dip them into some chilly and sweet sauce. Alternatively, you should also try the fried Oyster Omelette.

Gurney Drive in Georgetown is one of the more famous food courts that you can find almost any type of Penang food. If you check with anyone in around the city, they will be able to direct you to Gurney Drive while all taxi drivers will be able to bring you there.

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The portal also provide a transport guide specifically on how to get to Georgetown and how to get around when you are there. While the nearest airport is located just outside the city at Bayan Lepas, the best way to get into Georgetown would perhaps through ferries which arrive at the Weld Quay.

Once inside Georgetown, you will have to find your way using the public transport. The main bus terminal here is located at the KOMTAR building. This is where you can board a bus to take you anywhere in around the city but note that it might get a little confusing as they are not very well systemized. The terminal also provides bus services to the outskirts of the island and toward the mainland as well.

Otherwise, you can choose to take taxis which are widely available in around Georgetown. It would cost roughly about RM10-20 per trip as they do not use taxi meters for your trips. Another common transport here are trishaws, which goes very well with tourists. It costs about RM30 per hour which will bring you to almost all the tourists attractions in Georgetown. This section also includes a directory where you can identify some car rental agencies and those who offer transport services where you can rent a chauffer driven car for a few days.

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As Georgetown is famous tourist destination, you can be sure to find that accommodation here are abundant. From the budget hotels like the Georgetown Guesthouse, Travellers Lodge, Mingood Hotel, White House, International, Federal and Oasis Hotel, to the more expensive ones, you will definitely be able to find one that suit your budget.

Sunway Georgetown hotel is located in the city center as well as Cititel Penang which both costs around RM130 to RM450 per night depending on the room. Other hotels here include Naza Hotel, City Bayview and Continental Hotel.

There are also a range of the more expensive hotels in Georgetown which are also popular choices. The Eastern and Oriental Hotel is known to be one of the oldest hotels in Malaysia. while it is way more costly, you cannot avoid the white classic building located in the heart of the city. Japanese owned Evergreen Laurel Hotel is at Gurney Drive just next to Gurney Hotel which is also a common favourite. The newly opened G Hotel is a modern and sophisticatedly designed boutique hotel just next to Gurney Plaza.

At Northam Road is Northam Hotel All Suite which is a elegant suite hotel while at Magazine Road is Traders Hotel.

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