Georgetown Penang Malaysia

-Penang Georgetown Malaysia, the capital of the island is the entry point for any Penang holiday. Georgetown Penang is the wealthy urban centre with high-rise buildings, colonial architecture with a international blend of Malay, Chinese, India, European and others. Streets of Georgetown Penang are fringed by swaying palm trees giving a great tropical flair together with the architecture of Penang Chinatown and little India. No journey would be complete without exploring the prosperous streets of Georgetown and the beautiful temples. The only little problem is, the traffic density at downtown Georgetown is simply to much, the air is quite polluted from the small motor bikes, cars and trucks.

Penang Georgetown Malaysia Panorama View

Some of Penang luxury hotels are at Penang Georgetown and along the northern coastline towards Batu Ferringhi. This part of Penang is characterized by its exotic beaches, night markets and restaurants plus other attractions like spice garden, botanical garden and the attractive Penang beaches, some having granite boulders around. Penang Georgetown is a relaxed, sometimes simple and affordable place to live, Georgetown is actively promoted as a retirement haven. There are thousands of foreigners at Penang Georgetown, either living there permanently or owing a apartment or house for retirement of holiday. They come from all over Asia and other parts of the world enjoying their retirement at a very affordable living. They call  and Georgetown Penang Malaysia their new home and enjoy the exotic environ, a good climate, there are even some mountains, beaches and almost everything someone need.

Stay at Georgetown Penang Malaysia for a longer period of time, have some unforgettable exotic vacations or simply relax under the sun of this part of the Indian Ocean, called the Andaman Sea. Also at the mainland side you will find a great view of Penang (see Penang picture left) on the way to Penang Georgetown. Penang Georgetown is a real great Asian tourist and retirement destination. There are plenty of Penang real estate agents in Georgetown who are very eager to sell the apartment in the high rise buildings and

Penang Picture north direction

Penang Georgetown Nightlife is one of the most lively in Malaysia, only Kuala Lumpur nightlife can beat it. But the nightlife at Georgetown is still far away from the vibrant nightlife scene in Thailand and especially Phuket nightlife. Phuket nightlife is only about  800 km to the north. It looks that Malaysian and Singaporean people rather prefer Hat Yai which is just across the border.

You could also do a little island hopping to Langkawi which is easily reachable by the ferry from Georgetown. Langkawi also has some small ferries to Satun and to the Tarutao Islands of Thailand. Actually from the Ko Tarutao Langkawi is visible on a clear day. There are also enough hotels and budget hotels.

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-At Penang Georgetown plenty of beautiful pagoda, temples, mosques and churches reflect the multicultural nature of the People living in Georgetown. Both Buddha temples shown below are more or less at the same location.

Thai Buddha Pagoda Georgetown Penang

Thai Buddha Pagoda Georgetown Penang inside Thai Buddha Pagoda Georgetown Penang Guardian The Thai Buddhist Pagoda at Penang Georgetown and the other temples shown here are reflecting the multi-ethnic ambience of Penang are the temples – Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Taoism, Christianity and others.

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The Dammikarama Burmese or Myanmar Buddhist pagoda -pictures left- has been identified as one of the 15 historical sites of Penang.This Penang Georgetown pagoda land was purchased by Nonia Betong from George Layton for 390 Spanish dollars. It was situated in the district of  Tulloh Aier Radja dated 1. day of August 1803 granted by Sir George Leith, Baronet LT., Governor of  Prince of Wales Island. The first Chief Monk of the pagoda was venerable U Nandamala. Probably one of the best sightseeing tours at Penang Georgetown is to explore all this pagodas, temples and mosques.

Georgetown Penang Chinese Yap Temple

Penang Georgetown Beautiful Mosque

Penang Georgetown Chinese Temple

Penang Georgetown Chinese Temple Inside

Penang Georgetown small Chinese Temple

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Penang Georgetown is not only known for its unique Chinese and Indian cultural ambiance, it is also noted for its wide stretch of oceanfront buildings. Currently plenty of foreigners and visitors move to Malaysia and Cambodia from Thailand since the Thai authorities change visa regulation almost every month and create a lot of problems. It seems the Thai bureaucrats in Bangkok don’t want foreigners anymore in the Kingdom, actually about 60% of normal Thai people get their income directly or indirectly from the tourist business, but it looks like the bureaucrats in Bangkok don’t care if the ordinary Thai people have enough to eat, they only care about themselves.

Fort Cornwallis Moat Penang or Pulau Pinang Malaysia

Gunpowder Barrel at Fort Cornwallis Penang Malaysia

Canopy used by Francis Light when he first landed in Penang in 1786