Georgetown - the capital of Penang Island .The city was founded in 1786 and is named after King George III of England..It was the first British commercial port in the Far East, retaining the traces of European culture to this day .Architecture, harmoniously combining different styles, attractions, telling about the exciting history of this big city and, of course, the numerous Chinese, Indian and Sikh temples - all this leaves an unforgettable impression of .In such a large city as Georgetown you do not have to sit in place .There are a lot of good restaurants offering national, European cuisine, fashionable hotels, luxury shopping and entertainment centers, inexpensive markets and colorful souvenir shops that have flooded the city..
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How to get to Georgetown
The city can be easily reached by air from any region of the country or the world. Penang International Airport Bayan Lepas International Airport is located about 20 km from Georgetown.
The city is connected by a road bridge with the peninsula of Malacca, from where you can easily reach by taking a bus or taxi.
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Georgetown cuisine and restaurants
Local cuisine is really diverse. Here you can dine Malaysian, have a snack with Chinese or Japanese cuisine, have dinner with North African dishes.
Among the many restaurants of the city can be identified Nyonya cuisine. The place is known for its Chinese dishes with the addition of spices, especially curry and chilli and Malaysian spices. It is worth trying such dishes as otak - otak (fish wrapped in banana leaves) and sourly spicy kerabu (seasoned with lemon grasses, chili and coconut shavings of shrimp). Dishes here have a slightly harsh citrus aroma, which does not spoil them at all, rather, on the contrary, gives them a special piquancy.
East Xiamen Delicacies is a small cozy art-cafe, where antique sewing tables stand, and the floors are decorated with antique tiles. The unique atmosphere of this place is harmoniously combined with interesting and tasty dishes prepared according to old home recipes. Here you can try teochew lor ark (stewed rice duck), mangkuang (vegetarian dumplings with shredded beans and green onions) and finally kukang cheang Teluk Anson (sweet potato mixed with peanuts, soybeans and deep-fried). ±$ br >
Have a rest and listen to live music Opera restaurant offers. The stylish atmosphere of this place, in the interior of which the East and West merge, gives it a special charm. Here you can taste both national cuisine and Western.
Climate
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Book popular Georgetown hotels at the best prices
| Eastern & Oriental Hotel from 12 355 rubles George Town 10 Farquhar Street, Georgetown | G Hotel Gurney from 8 981 rubles George Town 168A Persiaran Gurney | Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penang from 3 954 rubles George Town 53 Persiaran Gurney |
| Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang from 3,375 rubles George Town 33 New Lane (Off Macalister Road) | Hotel Penaga from 5 573 rubles George Town Corner of Jalan Hutton & Lebuh Clarke | Campbell House from 6 681 rubles George Town 106, Lebuh Campbell |
| Desa Pelangi Condo from 4 772 rubles George Town No 11, Logan Road | Museum Hotel from 2 335 rubles George Town No. 72 Jalan A.S.Mansor | Noordin Mews from 5 369 rubles George Town 53, Noordin Street |
| Gurney View Inn from 1 790 rubles George Town No.75 Persiaran Gurney | Apollo Inn from 989 rubles George Town 7, Jalan Sungai Ujong | Old Penang Hotel (Penang Times Square) from 1 619 rubles George Town No. 3, 3A, 5, 5A, Jalan Kampung Jawa Lama |
Shopping in Georgetown
Georgetown is a suitable place for shopping. Here you can buy handicrafts and souvenirs, clothes and shoes in small shops and large multi-storey shopping complexes of the city.
Street Jalan Penang - an uninterrupted chain of souvenir shops and shops, major shopping centers. Here is also one of the largest stores "Komtar", where virtually everything is offered, from electronics to the world-famous brands of clothing. On the top floor there is a luxury restaurant with a panoramic view of the island.
On the ancient shopping streets of the city you can buy something that is not found in any shopping center. Here is a paradise for lovers of antiquity. Handicrafts, ornaments and fabrics, clothes, antiques from wood and tin can all be found on the streets of Lebuh Penang, Jalan Campbell and Lebuh Masjid Kapitan Keling.
Georgetown Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions
One of the most iconic places of the city can be considered the Chinese temple Khoo Kongsi or Dragon Mountain, built by Chinese craftsmen, decorated with frescoes and skilful wood carvings.
One can not miss one of the largest and most beautiful Buddhist temples of Kek Lok Si Temple, founded in 1890. Work on its construction lasted 20 years. The confusion of Chinese, Burmese and Thai styles in architecture fascinates at first sight. In front of the temple is a prayer area, where prayer halls and pagodas with Buddha sculptures are located.
And, of course, it is worth noting one of the oldest and most famous in the world Hindu temples Sri Mariamman Temple, built in 1883. The rich decoration of the temple, magnificent sculptures of the gods made it a popular place where various festivals are held. The main feature of the temple is the statue of the god Subramaniam, decorated with gold and silver, diamonds and emeralds. Entrance to the temple is guarded by a pair of stone elephants.
In addition, there is a unique temple in Georgetown, built in honor of the Goddess of Mercy Kuan Yin. Built in the early 19th century by the first settlers from China, the temple is very popular and revered among the Chinese and is constantly filled with visitors and pilgrims. The temple is made in the traditional Chinese style, with carved dragons and sculptures of lions guarding the deity.
The influence of European culture can be seen in the architectural heritage of the city with the naked eye .In 1786, English captain Francis Light landed on the island of Penang .Later on this historic site was built Fort Cornwallis (Fort Cornwallis) .Here you can see a cannon under the name "Seri Rambai", donated to the Sultan by the Dutch, surviving fortress walls, reaching 4 meters high, and look into the museum, which contains artifacts telling about the fort's history..Near the fort there is a small park where you can relax, have a snack in a cafe or go for souvenir shops..The fort is open from 9 am to 6 pm, tel .: 04 261 0262 .