I hope you enjoy my photo essay of historic Georgetown in Penang as much as I appreciated wandering around its UNESCO protected streets! Click on any picture and a gallery will open for better viewing.

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

Plate of Nyonya bites

Georgetown street art

Penang is known for its streetfood

Georgetown by bike

Jimmy Choo’s road to fame

Typical historic facade

Spicy laksa

Lanterns & gold at Chinese temple

Even the scooters are historic

Colorful rickshaw against UNESCO backdrop

Glimpse in a Nyonya kitchen

Sweet Little India treats

Pretty red door

Corner at Cannon Street

Chinese temple details

Georgetown’s City Hall

Selling temple offerings

Antique rickshaws at Tze Mansion

Chinese temple lanterns

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Incense burning

Lanterns at Tze Mansion