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: http://migrationology.com/
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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Look at his eyes when he want to say the food so yummy… BIG !!!!
what shoes do you wear?
Your video is amazing i visited there in 2015…Penang street is beautiful than most street in kl
I'm in George town penang
Don't know why you wear hat. There is no sunshine in Malaysia only clouds.
Lucky I never been to Cornwallis, never know it was so expensive and nothing there.
Apart from being a beta male your did a great job
Mark.. wow is really nice see you visit penang my hometown.. a big welcome to you and your wife.. hope both you enjoy and pls come more often.. thank you for sharing all the best place and food in the world
His reaction when he bites into food is so precious !
I used to work for KONTRON and they were always making fun of the people living in Penang, they though these people are pigs and inferiors…
とてもいい！ おいしそう(^^) ありがとう！
we'll going there in May 20 . Thanks for your trip
For the 1st time. Juz visited penang last week. Njoy very much of my times there. It's easy to travel around Penang. Generally it is safe & transporatation is so easily available. Free city bus for almost all major attraction around Georgetown area. Grab is cheap. Those who hvnt been there. Recommended.
Affordable malaysia short getaway. Local food is delicious, historical building is beautiful. Most of the local is friendly peoples. ?
Try nasi kandar beratur. ???
Penang is a beautiful and historical place to visit…sure you wont regret visiting penang.
The fort is definitely expensive… not worth it…
I'm going to penang and langkawi in June,yaaay
Did you explore everything on foot?
Great video I was there in January and my son is there now. The food is amazing. Especially Kapitan.
Hello Mark! we are watching you with my son, he is five years old. he likes your videos ????????
Vegan life
vegetables good
About to go there
Thx for info
I need to visit
I truly enjoy your travel videos because of how positive your vibe is and how respectful you are towards other people's culture!! Keep uploading good contents ❤️❤️
I have been to goege town
how many days needed to visit penang. coz am going next week? thanks
I subscribed to your channel just by your food expressions, especially when you were eating the indian food
Try to eat nasi kandar it's really u like
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Haaha indian song
Don't thrust any muzium,heritage or historical places..they all rubbish and wasting your money..the fees is ridiculous expensive but nothing to see..just find the good food to taste..
I live In Malaysia
I am flying to Penang tomorrow morning. Your video is very informative and useful. I love watching it. Thanks Mark
Love all the food
U n ying r awesome
Temples, churches and forts. This guy literally went to the most boring places on earth. Remind me to never travel with you
Pee-neng best neng.
Wiens is a nice guy but an Asian tourist doing Asian style migrant things. Nightmarkets and an all out fixation on street food. Not very interesting for young adventurous travelers, in particular Westerners or Asians with a bit of cash 🙂 Where are the bars and nightlife my friend?
You must try Mark:
Nasi Kandar Jamal Mohamed atau lebih dikenali sebagai Nasi Kandar Pokok Ketapang tepi bangunan TM dekat Jalan Bagan Luar, butterworth, penang memang terbaik… Marbeles… Sempoi bak hang… Rugi hangpa tak try pi makan… Tips: Jangan pi makan time cuti sekolah, kalau pi jugak, hangpa kene beratur dekat setengah jam baru boleh amek nasi…
#KampungKu
#JalanMohdSaad
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Did u miss Peranakan house??
Jom tonton keindahan hutan di Taman Negeri Bukit Panchor, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang. Klik atau copy link YOUTUBE di bawah. Selamat menonton.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k0Wt0lodEM&t=89s
Mark, another very good video. Really I enjoyed your visit to Penang. Thank you for your work
Hi Mark thanks for the tips they will come in handy when I visit in March! I'm just curious what is your background/nationality I'm just trying to workout your accent!