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George Town, Penang Island
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A kind of architectural playground, George Town is city offering an attractive mix of style, history, and culture.Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Pinang Peranakan Mansion, examine the collection at Khoo Kongsi, then take a stroll through Chew Jetty, and finally admire the striking features of Kek Lok Si Temple.
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Singapore, Singapore to George Town is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Singapore to George Town is minus 1 hour. In January, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Penang travel guide
Pearl of the Orient
Highly industrialized and urbanized, the island of Penang sits off the western coastline of Peninsular Malaysia and boasts a rich cultural heritage blending Chinese, Indian, and European influences. Although most visitors come for the beaches and fishing villages, no tour of Penang is complete without a stop in World Heritage-listed George Town. This cosmopolitan island capital boasts a diverse architectural heritage, its oldest sections packed with 19th-century mosques, churches, temples, and colonial buildings. Another highlight of Penang tourism are the many festivals, showcasing cultural diversity and offering foreign visitors a chance to soak up the atmosphere of the "Pearl of the Orient."
