Malaysia's George Town: What price World Heritage?
Reporter CK Tan speaks with the head of Penang Heritage Trust about the blessings and burdens Unesco World Heritage status has brought to this former colonial city.
(Released on 2014/11/27 at Nikkei Asian Review)
Malaysia-Penang/George Town Part 2
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Penang/Malaysia
George Town (less commonly also spelt Georgetown, is the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Sungai Petani and Kulim has a combined population of 2,251,042, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia.
Formerly a municipality and then a city in its own right, since 1976 George Town has been part of the Municipality of Penang Island, though the area formerly governed by the City Council of George Town is still commonly referred to as a city. George Town.
The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Penang is a state in Malaysia and the name of its constituent island, located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is bordered by Kedah in the north and east, and Perak in the south. Penang is the second smallest Malaysian state in area after Perlis, and the eighth most populous. It is composed of two parts -- Penang Island, where the seat of government is, and Seberang Perai (formerly Province Wellesley in English) on the Malay Peninsula. Highly urbanised and industrialised Penang is one of the most developed and economically important states in the country, as well as a thriving tourist destination. Penang has the third-highest Human Development Index in Malaysia, after the state of Selangor and the federal territory of Kuala Lumpur. Its heterogeneous population is highly diverse in ethnicity, culture, language, and religion. A resident of Penang is colloquially known as a Penangite.
Penang Island is connected to the mainland by the 13.5 km (8.4 mi), three-lane, dual carriageway Penang Bridge (completed in 1985), one of the longest bridges in Asia. On 31 March 2006, the Malaysian government announced a second bridge project, tentatively named the Penang Second Bridge. The bridge is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by the end of 2013.
Penang on the side of Seberang Perai is connected to the North-South Expressway (Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan), the 966-km long expressway which traverses the western part of Peninsular Malaysia linking major cities and towns. The expressway also comprises the Penang Bridge.
The proposed Penang Outer Ring Road (PORR) was mooted to cut travelling time on the eastern part of the island but was subsequently shelved. Concerned citizens voiced protests over the designated route which will cut across quiet residential areas and may also adversely affect the environments.
The Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway formerly known as the Jelutong Expressway, a coastal highway on the eastern part of the island, links the Penang Bridge to George Town. The Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR) is a 14-km tolled expressway that serves primarily Butterworth and Bukit Mertajam to ameliorate the upsurge in vehicular traffic due to intense urban and industrial development.
Visited by Somerset Maugham, Rudyard Kipling, Noël Coward and Queen Elizabeth II among many others, Penang has always been a popular tourist destination, both domestically and internationally. In 2009, Penang attracted 5.96 million tourists, ranking third in tourist arrivals in Malaysia. Penang is known for its rich heritage, multicultural society and its vibrant culture, its hills, parks, and beaches, shopping, and good food.Penang has been ranked by Yahoo! Travel as one of the 10 Islands to Explore Before You Die and listed in Patricia Schultz's best-selling 1,000 Places to See Before You Die travel book.
DISCOVER Penang Island - Food & Heritage
Penang, the Pearl of Orient, is a fascinating island that has a mixed of eastern and western influences. As one of Malaysia's most tourist-visited destination, the island seems to have embraced modernity while parading its colonial traditions. Listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, the island's capital, Georgetown, has been the source of inspiration to many who has stepped their feet on this mystical part of town.
Be sure to check out its stylish shopping malls, cosy pubs and artsy cafes and boutique hotels. The city is also an attraction to the Malaysian tourist – an assortment of Indian and Malay spices, Chinese noodles to the Peranakan otak-otak - is for many a food heaven in Malaysia.
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George Town: Malaysian historical city's world heritage status under threat, Penang activists say
Conservation activists in Malaysia's historical city of George Town say rapid development is threatening its world heritage listing.
A major row has erupted between the activists and the Penang State Government over plans to build a public transport hub next to the heritage zone.
Girish Sawlani reports for ABC News
Top10 Recommended Hotels in George Town, Malaysia
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in George Town, Malaysia
1. Eastern & Oriental Hotel *****
2. Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang ****
3. Museum Hotel ***
4. The Wembley – A St Giles Hotel, Penang ****
5. Neo+ Penang ***
6. Hotel Penaga ****
7. G Hotel Kelawai *****
8. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion ****
9. The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences ****
10. Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang ****
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1. 10 Farquhar Street, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Malaysia
These luxurious 19th century heritage suites occupy a prime seafront location in Georgetown.
2. 25A Farquhar Street, 10200 George Town, Malaysia
Featuring a revolving restaurant with 360-degree views of Penang Island, Bayview offers elegant rooms with flat-screen TVs in Georgetown’s commercial centre.
3. No. 72 Jalan A.S.Mansor, 10050 George Town, Malaysia
Set in a restored historical building in the heart of George Town, Museum Hotel offers traditionally decorated rooms and houses a 24-hour fitness centre with free Wi-Fi
4. 183, Jalan Magazine, 10200 George Town, Malaysia
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, The Wembley – A St Giles Hotel, Penang is located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. Free WiFi access is available.
5. 68 Jalan Gurdwara, 10300 George Town, Malaysia
Located in the heart of Penang, Hotel Neo+ Penang offers modern and stylish accommodation with free WiFi access throughout the property.
6. Corner of Jalan Hutton & Lebuh Clarke, 10050 George Town, Malaysia
This boutique hotel is housed in 3 rows of 2-storey shophouses originally built in the 1940s.
7. 2, Persiaran Maktab, 10250 George Town, Malaysia
Strategically located in UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown, G Hotel Kelawai offers modern and luxurious accommodation with free WiFi access in the guestrooms.
8. 14, Leith Street, 10200 George Town, Malaysia
Housed in a Chinese courtyard-style mansion, The Blue Mansion offers boutique accommodation tastefully furnished with antique fittings.
9. 18, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 George Town, Malaysia
Situated along the renowned tourist belt of Gurney Drive, this hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and modern suites with free Wi-Fi access.
10. 33 New Lane (Off Macalister Road), 10400 George Town, Malaysia
Sunway is located in the heart of Georgetown - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a 5-minute drive from Penang’s famous food area, Gurney Drive and features an outdoor pool overlooking the city.
Penang: Top 10 Shopping in Georgetown | Malaysia
Penang: Top 10 Shopping in Georgetown | Malaysia
Georgetown is Penang’s premier shopping destination with its retail therapy offerings firmly divided into three sectors –street markets, independent stores and shopping centers.
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MALAYSIA, PENANG: George Town tour + street art | Vlog 1
Finally Penang, Malaysia! George Town is the capital of Penang and second-most populous city in Malaysia. Join our George Town tour at the historic district, one of the major Penang attractions.
One of the top things to do in Penang is photograph the street art. Penang is famous for street art involving objects. But there's much more in the Georgetown historic center, where the mix of European and other Asian cultures can be witnessed in the architecture and the food.
In this vlog, you'll also see Chew Jetti (establishment of Chinese shops and houses built on stilts sitting above the ocean) and a nice sunset at Three Sixty Skybar.
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Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits ... (UNESCO/NHK)
Melaka and George Town, historic cities of the Straits of Malacca have developed over 500 years of trading and cultural exchanges between East and West in the Straits of Malacca. The influences of Asia and Europe have endowed the towns with a specific multicultural heritage that is both tangible and intangible. With its government buildings, churches, squares and fortifications, Melaka demonstrates the early stages of this history ...
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George Town, Penang - Strolling trough the historic district
Strolling trough the historic district and passing the historic landmarks.
George Town, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang, is located at the northeastern tip of Penang Island.
The oldest portion of the city centre has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2008.
Recognised as having a unique architectural and cultural townscape without parallel anywhere in East and Southeast Asia, George Town contains one of the largest collections of pre-war buildings in Southeast Asia and is considered an architectural gem.
Is George Town Penang worth visiting ? | Malaysia????????
With a long and illustrious history under its belt, Penang’s capital city is one of the most interesting and colourful cities in Malaysia. Named after King George III, walking down the streets of Georgetown is like walking through the paths of history. As acknowledgment of its well-preserved cultural and historical heritage, the city was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on the 7th of July 2008.
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Upholding His Mum's Carrot Cake As A Legacy In Heritage George Town
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Come over to Penang and experience the UNESCO heritage site of George Town. While you are there do find time to experience a heritage street food right on the street of George Town. But this one is different because it is a legacy carried on by a son.
This video showcases a char koay kak or fried carrot cake Penang-style that has been at the same spot for over 63 years. The young man you see frying the carrot cake is holding the legacy of this street food, a proud legacy from his mother. Together with his aunty, he runs the stall and is the new breed of stall operators who keep the street food heritage of Penang young and lively and therefore keeping on his mother's legacy. He still uses the same frying pan, fired by raw wood, and serves it hot on the same spot that since it started. Look up the other street food discovery videos on this channel on George Town's street food legacies.
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George Town has always been one of the most popular tourist destinations in Malaysia. Throughout history, the city has even welcomed some of the most influential personalities, including Somerset Maugham, Rudyard Kipling, Noël Coward, Lee Kuan Yew and Queen Elizabeth II. As of 2014, Penang attracted 6.84 million tourists.[21]
George Town's various attractions include the impressive array of heritage architecture, its multicultural society, a wide range of modern entertainment and retail choices, natural features such as beaches and verdant hills, and the world-famous Penang cuisine. The city's low cost of living and relatively well-developed infrastructure have also been cited as pull factors.[86]
In recent years, George Town has received numerous international accolades, further putting the city on the world stage. In 2016, George Town was recommended as one of the 16 must-see destinations by the Los Angeles Times, as well as one of the top ten by the Lonely Planet.[15][210] CNN followed suit by listing Penang Island as one of the 17 best places to visit in 2017.[211] Forbes also listed George Town as one of the best budget tourist destinations in 2016, while the Time magazine included Penang in its list of 10 budget-friendly Asian destinations in 2017.[212][213]
These are in addition to George Town's reputation as a gastronomic haven, with CNN placing the city as one of Asia's best street food cities.[12]
Unlike most other Malaysian cities, George Town does not rely only on air transportation for tourist arrivals. Aside from the Penang International Airport, Swettenham Pier, conveniently located within the city centre, has emerged as one of the major tourist entry points into Penang. As of 2014, Swettenham Pier recorded 1.2 million tourist arrivals and attracted some of the world's largest cruise liners, such as the RMS Queen Mary 2.[21] With the number of annual port calls at Swettenham Pier continuing to increase in recent years, it was announced in 2017 that the pier will be expanded in the near future to simultaneously accommodate two mega cruise ships.[214][215]
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Pelbagai tarikan di George Town termasuk seni bina warisan yang mengagumkan, masyarakat pelbagai budaya, pelbagai hiburan moden dan pilihan runcit, ciri-ciri semulajadi seperti pantai dan bukit-bukit surau, dan masakan Pulau Pinang yang terkenal di dunia. Kos kehidupan yang rendah di bandar dan infrastruktur yang agak maju juga telah dinamakan faktor tarikan. [86]
Dalam tahun-tahun kebelakangan ini, George Town telah ma pelancong ke Pulau Pinang. Seh
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GEORGE TOWN - A World Heritage Site, Penang, Malaysia
This video is based on our cruise-tour on board cruise ship Super Star Libra during January, 2018, to George Town, a World heritage site, in the island of Penang, Malaysia. George Town is multi-cultural and used to be an important Straits of Malacca trading hub.
Exploring Penang (Georgetown): Things To Do in One Day
After our trip to Langkawi, we headed to Georgetown, in Penang, Malaysia. One day we walked around and did all these things in a single day. More coming on:
Penang, Malaysia is an island just off the coast of the West Coast of Malaysia. It’s one of the most famous areas of Malaysia, especially known for its rich and diverse culture and for its food - many people come to Penang just to eat - as did I. Ying and I arrived to Penang from Langkawi, and we stayed in Penang for about a week, doing some work, and eating out way through the city. One day though, we decided to put on our shoes and go to visit as many of the attractions in the center of the city as we could. So this travel videos is an overview of the top things to do in Georgetown, Penang, but also a travel guide as well. Hope you enjoy to!
To begin the day, I started off with a Penang tourist map and located all the places we wanted to go. Since we were staying close to the Georgetown World Heritage Inc., that’s where we first decided to stop. It’s more of an information center, so after just a few minutes we continued on our way to the Chew Jetty, one of the couple of Chinese docks where homes are built over the water. On the way though, we walked through Lebuh Armenian (one of the most famous streets in Penang), past George Town street art, and also briefly stopped at Cheah Kongsi. The Chew Jetty was a nice place to walk around for a few minutes, there wasn’t a lot to do there, but mostly some small souvenir shops and some nice places to take photos.
We continued walking and passed the Queen Victory Lighthouse and then we continued on to Fort Cornwallis, a British built fort, and the only fort in Malaysia - though as they said it wasn’t ever used for battle. I was a little disappointed visiting Fort Cornwallis in Penang because we paid a pretty big entrance fee, but there really wasn’t anything to see inside - I could have seen it all from the outside. Anyway, we continued on walking around Penang, and then circled back past a cathedral. By this time we were getting quite hungry, so we headed into Little India, and then continued to a famous restaurant called Kapitan for tandoori chicken. I didn’t know they were really famous for their rice biryani, but I got a couple pieces of tandoori chicken and naan, it they were both incredible.
In the afternoon, we first stopped at the Goddess of Mercy Temple in Penang, and walked around for a few minutes, and then continued on to Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, one of Penang’s main attractions and a place I was really looking forward to visiting. Mr. Cheong, an insanely wealthy Chinese business man built the Blue Mansion and it has now been restored and it’s actually open as a hotel, but they also give a couple of guided tours each day. The tour took 45 minutes, and it was beautiful to see. The only thing I wish is that we could have seen a little more of the Blue Mansion, because unfortunately we didn’t get to see much, but mostly listened to the history of the mansion - still it was worth seeing in Penang.
To finish of one day of things to do in Penang, Georgetown, we visited the Kapitan Keling Mosque, and then lastly we went to Khoo Kongsi. For dinner to end this day in Penang, we went to a restaurant to eat dim sum, and a few other Chinese dishes as well.
Thank you for watching this “things to do in Geogetown, Penang” travel video. Hope you enjoyed it, and hope it will give you some ideas for what to do when you visit. More Penang street food videos coming soon!
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Malaysia-George Town (Penang) Part 1
Welcome to my travelchannel.On my channel you can find almost 1000 films of more than 70 countries.
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Penang/Malaysia
George Town (less commonly also spelt Georgetown, is the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Sungai Petani and Kulim has a combined population of 2,251,042, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia.
Formerly a municipality and then a city in its own right, since 1976 George Town has been part of the Municipality of Penang Island, though the area formerly governed by the City Council of George Town is still commonly referred to as a city. George Town.
The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Penang is a state in Malaysia and the name of its constituent island, located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is bordered by Kedah in the north and east, and Perak in the south. Penang is the second smallest Malaysian state in area after Perlis, and the eighth most populous. It is composed of two parts -- Penang Island, where the seat of government is, and Seberang Perai (formerly Province Wellesley in English) on the Malay Peninsula. Highly urbanised and industrialised Penang is one of the most developed and economically important states in the country, as well as a thriving tourist destination. Penang has the third-highest Human Development Index in Malaysia, after the state of Selangor and the federal territory of Kuala Lumpur. Its heterogeneous population is highly diverse in ethnicity, culture, language, and religion. A resident of Penang is colloquially known as a Penangite.
Penang Island is connected to the mainland by the 13.5 km (8.4 mi), three-lane, dual carriageway Penang Bridge (completed in 1985), one of the longest bridges in Asia. On 31 March 2006, the Malaysian government announced a second bridge project, tentatively named the Penang Second Bridge. The bridge is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by the end of 2013.
Penang on the side of Seberang Perai is connected to the North-South Expressway (Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan), the 966-km long expressway which traverses the western part of Peninsular Malaysia linking major cities and towns. The expressway also comprises the Penang Bridge.
The proposed Penang Outer Ring Road (PORR) was mooted to cut travelling time on the eastern part of the island but was subsequently shelved. Concerned citizens voiced protests over the designated route which will cut across quiet residential areas and may also adversely affect the environments.
The Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway formerly known as the Jelutong Expressway, a coastal highway on the eastern part of the island, links the Penang Bridge to George Town. The Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR) is a 14-km tolled expressway that serves primarily Butterworth and Bukit Mertajam to ameliorate the upsurge in vehicular traffic due to intense urban and industrial development.
Visited by Somerset Maugham, Rudyard Kipling, Noël Coward and Queen Elizabeth II among many others, Penang has always been a popular tourist destination, both domestically and internationally. In 2009, Penang attracted 5.96 million tourists, ranking third in tourist arrivals in Malaysia. Penang is known for its rich heritage, multicultural society and its vibrant culture, its hills, parks, and beaches, shopping, and good food.Penang has been ranked by Yahoo! Travel as one of the 10 Islands to Explore Before You Die and listed in Patricia Schultz's best-selling 1,000 Places to See Before You Die travel book.