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About George Town
A modern city with rich history and culture, Georgetown boasts traits influenced by Chinese, Indian, and Malaysian cultures.
As George Town is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage City, the city boasts a number of cultural venues.
The main leisure attraction in the city is the Penang Botanic Gardens which feature many flower species and is the oldest gardens in the city.
The Penang Street Art in Armenian Street, created by Lithuanian-artist Ernest Zacharevic, is the main art attraction in the city, with the most popular graffiti.
George Town is the main shopping destination in northern Malaysia due to its fast development with many new skyscrapers. While many new landmarks have started to dominate the city, many centuries-old shops are still operating alongside flea markets.
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Attractions in George Town
- Historic Center, George Town
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion, George Town
- Khoo Kongsi, George Town
- Dharmikarama Burmese Temple, George Town
- Camera Museum, George Town
- Penang Botanical Gardens, George Town
- Penang 3D Trick Art Museum, George Town
- Colonial Penang Museum, George Town
- Made In Penang Interactive Museum, George Town
- Armenian Street, George Town
- Wat Chayamangkalaram, George Town
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, George Town
- Sun Yat-sen Museum Penang, George Town
- Upside Down Museum, George Town
- Fort Cornwallis, George Town
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