Georgetown Things to Do

Believed to have been built before 1872, Sri Rama Temple is hidden from the scrutiny of tourists and city guidebooks. Getting here takes time, a good map plus really comfortable shoes. Also known as the Rhanne Dhoby Memorial, i... more

Built in 1897, this does not look like a mosque until closer inspection reveals the unmistakable minaret-shaped domes, the Arabic writing and the look of tranquility on the faces of those who depart from the premises. The mosqu... more

One of the three Sikh temples on the island catering to the small Sikh population here, this temple lies in a predominantly Chinese area. If not for the signboard that hangs outside the temple, one could be forgiven for mistaki... more

Kampung Ayer consists of a collection of water villages found along Weld Quay, that has been in existence since the nineteenth century. Stilted wooden shacks, linked by planked walkways, are home to generations of stevedores an... more

Founded in 1841 by Dr Yeoh Guan Eng, the Yeoh Kongsi — a family clan where all members share the same surname — is among the five richest in Penang. A beautiful shower of pale pink flowers greets visitors upon entering the cour... more

Completed in 1904, the pier is one of Georgetown's most loyal servants through a century of advancements and adversities. It has a berth of 600 square feet, with room for a "large liner or two ordinary steamers" and continues t... more

The most famous of all the cannons guarding the ramparts of Francis Light's descent. It is an early senevteenth century property of the Dutch East India Company, whose inscribed corporate seal is still visible. The cannon was g... more

Dedicated to the deity Murugan, its interior is a mishmash of color from beige walls, red roofs and blue tiles. Your senses tingle as wafts of jasmine infiltrate your nostrils the moment you step through the doors, then a secon... more

Be prepared to spend time taking pictures here -- lots of them. Located in Chulia Street amidst picturesque Chinese shophouses, the temple, also known as the "Temple of the Heavenly Queen", was founded in 1870 in Lebuh Gereja (... more

This 2 kilometer (1.25 mile) esplanade is a popular venue for morning walks, jogs and tai chi exercises, often followed by a delicious bowl of bah kut teh (herbal pork rib soup). It is also the unofficial civic centre for the C... more