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The Atlas Obscura Guide To George Town

8 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in George Town, Malaysia

Updated June 25, 2024

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Cheong Fatt Tze’s Blue Mansion

George Town, Malaysia

Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion

Once the private home of China’s most legendary tycoon, getting inside this stunning mansion no longer requires an elite pedigree or acts of daring.
Some unmarked graves.

George Town, Malaysia

Penang Jewish Cemetery

The oldest Jewish cemetery in Southeast Asia is a monument to a disappearing community.
The Pinang Peranakan Mansion.

George Town, Malaysia

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

The lavish, well-preserved home of a wealthy Baba Nyonya family is now a cultural museum.
100-foot-long reclining Buddha (Flickr/irene.)

George Town, Malaysia

Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram

Giant relaxing Buddha in Malaysia.
An assortment of kuih served at the eatery.

George Town, Malaysia

Nyonya Palazzo

Step inside a Nyonya eatery nestled within a historic museum.
The facade of the temple.

George Town, Malaysia

Dhammikarama Burmese Temple

This Theravada Buddhist temple is a peaceful oasis steeped in history.
Welcome to Jawi House.

George Town, Malaysia

Jawi House

This restored house offers a twist on Penang's Peranakan history.

George Town, Malaysia

Church of St. George the Martyr

The oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia.

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An assortment of kuih served at the eatery.

George Town, Malaysia

Nyonya Palazzo

Step inside a Nyonya eatery nestled within a historic museum.
Welcome to Jawi House.

George Town, Malaysia

Jawi House

This restored house offers a twist on Penang's Peranakan history.
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