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George Town holiday itinerary ideas

Penang, Malaysia

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Reach Penang Island via Penang Bridge or Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge, then continue into George Town.

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Penang International Airport (PEN) | 18 km | 30-45 minutes by road

Butterworth Railway Station | 4 km plus ferry/crossing | 30-45 minutes to central George Town

Komtar Bus Terminal | 1 km | 5-15 minutes from the heritage core

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Reach Penang Island via Penang Bridge or Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge, then continue into George Town.

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George Town is Penang's UNESCO-listed historic core, known for layered shophouse streets, temples, clan houses, murals, and hawker food. It rewa...

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